Company DescriptionZenith is a full-service media agency with capabilities and expertise across all channels and disciplines. Zenith is part of Publicis Media, the #1 media buying network in the Americas and #2 globally. As “The ROI Agency,” Zenith’s expertise lies in driving real, tangible business outcomes, not just media metrics, that will have a measurable effect on our clients’ business. Every investment we make has an ROI mindset—not just for our clients, but for our agency at large. We’re focused on driving the maximum value for our people, our capabilities and our media investments for some of the world’s leading brandsOverviewThe SVP, Data Science will drive the audience platform for a large Power of One client, activating audience data and managing the technology platforms to drive better marketing decisions. This highly motivated, detail-oriented individual manages audience strategies and collaborates with cross-functional teams to guide data science workflows and deliver on client objectives. The position will play a key role in collaborating across agency teams and maximizing existing audience data, as well as new data streams to fuel audience platforms. The SVP will provide intellectual capital, manage a dynamic data science team and help deliver on the audience strategy across all of lines of business. And this individual will develop and recommend best practices in data science and audience deployment to enhance campaign performance, drive business KPIs, and inspire compelling insights to drive conversion and innovation.This individual will also partner closely with the data and platform solutions group; a specialized team within the agency acting as digital data and ad technology experts. This will include collaboration with the media team and internal groups who own DSP/Programmatic Strategy, Multi-Touch Attribution, Marketing Mix Modelling, and Dynamic Creative Optimization.Responsibilities
Direct data science workflows and strategies for integrated audience strategy and delivery
Lead audience design and activation operations across a portfolio of brands
Lead a team of talented data scientists, setting clear objectives and providing mentorship and guidance
Provide strategic and tactical data driven audience recommendations to clients and key stakeholders
Drive audience-driven media plans, insights, and experiences in partnership with internal teams
Execute data science methodologies to impact business and campaign strategies across a client portfolio of brands
Lead audience deployments and workflows across our channel partners and internal marketing, analytics, and media planning teams for activation
Drive innovation in data science methodologies and technologies, staying at the forefront of industry trends including media trends, privacy regulations, Adtech/ Martech ecosystems, etc.
Partner with the media, strategy and investment teams to drive data automation and make the audience platform a key tool for smarter planning
Demonstrate strong analytical and storytelling skills to inspire alignment and action
Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a team of data scientists
Highly skilled in machine learning, data modeling, and statistical analysis
Proficiency in SQL, Python, and PySpark with the ability to drive and enhance advanced statistical models/analyses for large-scale clients
12+ years of experience preferred in data science, digital media, ad technology, ad operations, or analytics
B.A. or B.S., preferably in Data Science, Marketing, Advertising, or Computer Science
Self-starter who is quick to learn and eager to contribute
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written communication, and presentation skills
Experience managing multiple, competing priorities, duties and/or projects
Familiarity with accounting/math principles; deep statistical analysis experience
Agency leadership experience preferred
Additional InformationOur Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” means we’re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.Compensation Range: $167,000 - $235,000 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. For this role, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 9/26/2024.If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact [email protected]. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.Veterans Encouraged to Apply