Vice President Group Director, Data and Analysis

Vice President Group Director, Data and Analysis

Digitas is the Networked Experience Agency, built on the vision that we create magnetic experiences that earn the right for brands to exist in human networks. Today, and tomorrow. We deliver Networked Experiences by leveraging comprehensive data, technology, creative, media and strategy capabilities. Digitas delivers ambitious outcomes via unique solutions that include Creative Experiences, Integrated Media, Addressable Relationships, Social Marketing and Total Commerce. Celebrated by AdAge as Data and Insights Agency of the Year, U.S Campaign's Brand Experience Agency of the Year, Media Network of the Year and celebrated by Forrester and Gartner, Digitas serves the world's leading brands through a global network comprised of more than 5,500 employees across over 65 offices in 43 countries.
The Digitas culture is made up of fearless, inventive and generous Unicorns of all kinds.
The Data & Analysis team uses data-driven insights to fuel strategic growth for clients. We believe that data should never exist in a vacuum; instead, it should be put to work to bring the best ideas and stories to our clients.
To help with this, we're looking for an outstanding VP/Group Directorsomeone who can lead data-driven strategy to align with client goals, develop innovative solutions to solve marketing challenges, and collaborate with clients and Digitas leadership. Sound like you? Read on.
Job Responsibilities:
As VP / Group Director, you'll serve as a key Digitas thought leader, aligning digital strategy with a client's broader business goals and objectives. Your clients' needs will vary, and may include integrated marketing, media, CRM, segmentation, and/or primary research.
Day-to-day, your role includes:
Leading and strengthening ongoing client relationships by exceeding expectations across all aspects of the engagement
Serving as go-to client and internal resource for strategic issues such as competitive landscape analyses, technology points of view, and budgeting decisions
Performing assessments to help clients understand their current marketing and analytics capabilities and identify enhancement opportunities
Building and executing a client specific data strategy including performing gap assessments, creating optimal state data plans, and building execution roadmaps
Evaluating new online and offline data opportunities in the form of new sources, new technology, client priorities, partnership, etc.
Fostering creative thinking around how we use data, and we could use data to solve unique business challenges in support of all Marketing activities (Media, Creative, CRM, and eCommerce)
Determining new opportunities among existing clients and participating in new business initiatives
Contributing to the overall Data & Analysis capability through thought leadership and work innovation
Providing support, coaching, and training to assist in career development
We're looking for strong, impactful work experience, which typically includes:
12-14 years of experience in analytics or strategy with an advertising agency, management consulting company, or ad tech company
Experience working within pharmaceutical and/or healthcare environments are required
Experience managing a team of experienced employees
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem solving skills
Experience with modern statistical learning methods (regression techniques, classification models, supervised and unsupervised learning, etc.)
Knowledge of digital data technologies (DMPs, Google Analytics, digital pixel tracking, site tagging, etc.)
General knowledge of or direct experience with the media industry or CRM platforms are a plus
A four-year college degree; advanced degree is a plus
Proven leadership ability with strong client relationship skills
In-depth knowledge of and passion for online advertising and emerging trends in the digital landscape
The ability to thrive in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment
Open to travel as needed
Familiarity with prompt-based interaction and commonly used generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Google Gemini, DALLE, Midjourney) is a plus, especially for tasks like ideation, research, or content generation.
Got the sparkle? Apply if you believe your unique skills are a fit.
Digitas is an equal opportunity employer.