Data Strategy Lead

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced Data Strategy Consultant to join our Wavemaker UK team. As an integral part of our organization, you will leverage your expertise in data solutions, ad operations, and technology platforms to provide strategic guidance and support to our clients. You will play a crucial role in advising clients on leveraging data to overcome business challenges and achieve their goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data collection, governance, architecture, and consulting, with a proven track record of creating complex data solutions and products.

Responsibilities:
 

• Consult with clients to understand their business challenges and objectives.
• Provide strategic guidance on leveraging data solutions to address client needs.
• Develop and implement data and technology strategies to optimize data and tech operation for clients
• Design and implement data collection mechanisms to ensure accurate and reliable data in a client environment.
• Develop and maintain data governance frameworks to ensure data quality and compliance.
• Collaborate with clients to design and implement technology architectures that support their business objectives.
• Create complex data solutions and products to meet client requirements.
• Provide expertise in ad operations platforms and technologies.
• Develop data product strategies for scaled solutions.
• Lead client workshops and training sessions on data solutions and technologies.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in data solutions and ad operations.

Qualifications:
 

• Experience in Data operations, data solutions, or technology consulting roles.
• Proven expertise in data collection, governance, and architecture.
• Strong understanding of ad operations platforms and technologies.
• Experience working with clients to solve business challenges with data solutions.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience developing data product strategies for scaled solutions.
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic agency environment.
  
   

About Wavemaker UK:

Wavemaker is a global media agency. We believe there is a better way to grow. By leveraging our deep understanding of audiences, Provocative Planning process and the world’s largest database of purchase journeys, we deliver exceptional growth for clients including Audible, Nationwide, Danone, Asahi and Morrisons. 

Unlike traditional linear media planning, our modular approach combines machine learning and human intelligence to unlock, maximise and transform growth for the world’s leading brands and businesses. 

A part of GroupM, WPP’s global media investment management company, our 7,650 people across 88 markets are defined by their attitude of positive provocation, which means:

•        deep knowledge of our clients’ business 
•        the confidence to challenge what’s gone before 

•        the support to go further than we thought possible.

Discover more at wavemakerglobal.com/uk or follow us @WavemakerUK. 

We are an equal opportunities employer

All GroupM agencies are equal opportunities employers and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, gender identity, disability, culture/religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.