BI and Data Governance Manager
About WPP Media
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About EssenceMediacom: A Leading WPP Media Brand
EssenceMediacom is a new breed of media agency. Grounded in analytics & insights and powered by data & technology, we believe in the power of media and creative to drive breakthroughs for the world’s best brands. We help clients understand the modern marketing paradox and discover the breakthroughs brands need to win with their consumers. We are designed for the new communications economy — built on data & technology, built for people & algorithms, built around diverse schools of thought, built to test & learn at scale, and, crucially, built to evolve.
Role Summary and Impact
The BI and Data Governance Manager is a hybrid data specialist role, part of the NBCU Data Management team in London, tasked with overseeing the deployment and adoption of the clients custom reporting which is an essential BI reporting tool for NBCU. The ideal candidate will have experience in both Business Intelligence (BI) and Data Governance areas, as well as some managerial experience working with BI and Data Governance specialists.
Skills And Experience
At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:
- Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
- Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
- Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.
- Proven experience in data management, business intelligence, or a related field
- Previous experience in a managing team or coordinating a group of stakeholders or contributors in a non-managerial role.
- Strong understanding of data governance principles and best practices.
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience in handling sensitive data and understanding of compliance regulations.
- Good communication skills – ability to persuade multiple stakeholders.
- A driven and positive attitude and willingness to develop talent.
- True team player who enjoys building relationships with clients and colleagues around the world.
- Excellent attention to detail and an ability to interrogate data.
- Familiarity with BI tools (such as Looker Studio and PowerBI) or similar technologies.
- Familiarity with some data languages such as SQL, and environments such as BigQuery.
- Prior experience in managing user access in a secure environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Experience in a global or multi-regional role
Life at WPP Media & Benefits
Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.
WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
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