Manager - Media Operations & Technology - (US-MA-Boston - 02298)

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US-MA-Boston-Manager - Media Operations & Technology
Founded in 1980, Digitas-one of the world's leading digital marketing and media companies-is at the forefront of the new digital age. As an independent global network within the Paris-based Publicis Groupe, the world's fourth largest communications group, Digitas is the first global digital network with offices in the USA, Europe, and Asia. Serving global marketing clients, we create brand experiences in digital and direct channels that engage and excite their customers. Through user-generated content, branded entertainment, digital video production, and social media programs and more we tap into people's passions and create loyal, motivated relationships.

Our people are at the top of their industry - inspiring innovation, creativity and results. We're artists, analysts, technologists, writers, and producers. We're passionate, creative, thoughtful, and above all, we are committed to our clients, inspired by their customers, excited by change, and fueled by a passion for collaboration and bold invention.

As the Manager in our Media Operations & Technology group, you'll help implement industry-leading technology that allows our clients to make sense of their media spending, conversion rates and ROI. You will work with the best clients in the business as you guide them through our proprietary tools which provide a 360-degree view of the data results that drive their businesses. You'll use both sides of your brain as you manage the implementation of rough, raw data from multiple sources into handsome custom-built solutions. You first learn our solutions, than translate that knowledge to our clients as we create the most comprehensive solutions our clients have ever seen. You will use your passion for technology, analytics and design to take on even the most difficult challenges.
Role Description

o Serve as a key member of a team of analytics, technology and media experts and help drive strategic thinking, insights and solutions as it relates to our business-enhancing process and technology innovation

o Work with many Publicis agencies across the globe and many client teams and get involved with cutting edge technology

o Partner with outside providers, technology, and business units to manage development

o Lead projects from initiation to closure

o Set project milestones, project deliverables, status reports and actively measure project progress against milestones to ensure timely and successful completion

Qualifications

o Bachelor's degree in technology, statistics, analytics or equivalent experience

o 4-5 years experience managing development or performing statistical analysis

o Familiarity with:

· Project management

· Media measurement

· Dashboard concepts and tools

· DBA functions

· Off-shore development and operations vendor management

· Web-related technologies

· Agency operations, online or traditional advertising work

o Experience with analytic segmentation, database marketing, CRM tools and technologies, test design, reporting and analysis design, measurement strategy development, statistical modeling, financial modeling, web marketing measurement and site analysis preferred

o Ability to utilize knowledge of database design, applications, and data flows a plus

Traits & Distinguishing Characteristics

o Digitas places significant importance on qualities such as intellectual curiosity, responsibility, determination, creativity, flexibility, drive and self-confidence

o Possession of excellent written, oral communication skills, project management, and presentation skills

o Must be highly motivated

o Able to be flexible and tolerate ambiguity while still operating effectively

o Strong analytical, problem solving and documentation skills

o Build and manage vendor and internal relationships

o Ability to work independently in a changing and dynamic environment

o Teamwork and collaboration-oriented

o Professional poise and presence

o Ability to navigate complex situations

o Personal accountability/ownership mentality

o Ability to adapt to new technologies easily

o Commitment to learning new technology and processes