SVP, Data Management

Omnicom

. Establish agency-level standard data management practices and thought leadership .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $225,000 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in data management, data operations, and business intelligence within an advertising agency context, with a strong focus on establishing standards, leading teams, and driving project success. Proficient in managing client relationships and overseeing cross-functional teams to implement effective data strategies and solutions.

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Data ManagementBusiness IntelligenceProject ManagementClient-Facing ExperienceAgile Development

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Hard Skills

Data EngineeringDigital Media DataAdvanced ExcelBusiness Rules DesignBI Tool AdministrationProject ScopingData Quality InitiativesGovernanceDocumentationTaxonomy

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailStrong Verbal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsProblem-SolvingMulti-Tasking

Tools & Technologies

Project Management ToolsMedia Data Operations ToolsBusiness Intelligence Platforms

Industry Keywords

Advertising AgencyData OperationsClient ManagementOffshore Team ManagementData Strategy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish agency-level standard data management practices and thought leadership
Oversee application of data management standards across agency accounts
Participate in business pitches as a data management and business intelligence subject matter expert
Write client statements of work and/or service-line agreements during contract negotiations, renegotiations, and renewals
Establish resource rate cards, platform costs, and business engagement requirements with finance and leadership
Staff accounts, anticipate future needs, and interview and hire employees
Serve as escalation contact for critical business issues and support urgent issue resolution
Analyze employee time utilization to minimize over-burns and ensure hours are scoped to the correct projects
Evaluate business intelligence tools and platforms
Establish departmental data strategy, solutions, standards, and best practices
Lead data quality, business rules, taxonomy, governance, documentation, and integrity initiatives
Lead cross-functional teams addressing complex data issues and implementing solutions
Promote adoption of media data operations tools and processes
Supervise Directors and Managers performing data operations, quality assurance, and client management
Develop direct reports and foster a collaborative team environment
Liaise between internal leads and onshore/offshore data operations teams
Create and manage project timelines, tasks, project plans, and change logs using project management tools

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 15 years’ experience in data management, data engineering, data operations and/or business intelligence
Minimum 10 years’ experience in advertising agency
Minimum 10 years’ experience in digital media data
Minimum 10 years’ experience in an agile development environment
Minimum 10 years’ experience in a management role
Minimum 10 years’ experience in client-facing work
Experience managing offshore teams is a big bonus
Attention to detail
Strong verbal and communication skills
Strong organizational and project management skills
Ability to multi-task effectively
Project scoping experience
Experience driving adoption, training, and ownership of departmental requirements and projects
Naturally curious and a problem-solver
Advanced Excel required
Experience with writing business and technical requirements documents
Comfort with business rules design and BI tool administration

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement
Equal employment opportunity commitment
Inclusive workplace and talent development