About the Role
Within Growth Solutions, we are building and scaling innovative media, data and technology-led propositions that help drive commercial growth across the business. As Partner – Data, Measurement & Optimisation, you will define and lead the long-term vision, strategy and governance of data, measurement and optimisation across Growth Solutions. You will ensure these capabilities drive competitive advantage, product innovation and commercial growth while establishing dentsu as a market leader in measurable, data-driven solutions.
Responsibilities
- Define the strategic measurement vision, standards and governance framework for Growth Solutions.
- Drive innovation in measurement approaches, including econometrics/MMM, attribution, incrementality testing, experimentation and AI-enabled analytics.
- Shape the data strategy for Growth Solutions, leveraging proprietary, partner and first-party data assets.
- Ensure robust data governance, privacy compliance and responsible data use.
- Establish optimisation frameworks and methodologies that drive continuous improvement.
- Foster a test-and-learn culture, using performance insights and analytics to inform product development.
- Serve as the executive sponsor and senior strategic advisor for key client engagements.
- Partner with agency and business leaders to ensure data, measurement and optimisation capabilities support commercial objectives.
- Own the strategic direction of data, measurement and optimisation across the Growth Solutions roadmap.
- Identify opportunities to enhance solutions through advanced analytics, AI, audience capabilities and emerging measurement approaches.
- Lead, develop and inspire a high-performing team, establishing capability priorities and talent development strategies.
- Drive adoption of measurement, data and optimisation best practices through executive sponsorship and thought leadership.
Requirements
- Extensive experience in media measurement, marketing effectiveness, analytics, marketing science or a related discipline.
- Deep understanding of econometrics/MMM, attribution modelling, incrementality testing, experimentation and multi-touch measurement methodologies.
- Proven experience designing and implementing measurement, data and optimisation frameworks.
- Strong understanding of digital media, audience strategy, first-party data activation and emerging advertising technologies.
- Experience developing data strategies, governance frameworks and audience solutions within a media or marketing environment.
- Familiarity with analytics platforms, dashboarding tools, data integration technologies and AI/ML applications.
- Exceptional stakeholder management, communication and storytelling skills.
- Demonstrated success leading high-performing teams, capability functions or specialist practices.
- Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders, shape strategic direction and drive organisational change.
Skills
- Media measurement
- Marketing effectiveness
- Analytics
- Marketing science
- Econometrics/MMM
- Attribution modelling
- Incrementality testing
- Experimentation
- Multi-touch measurement
- Digital media
- Audience strategy
- First-party data activation
- Advertising technologies
- Data strategies
- Governance frameworks
- Audience solutions
- Analytics platforms
- Dashboarding tools
- Data integration technologies
- AI/ML applications
- Stakeholder management
- Communication
- Storytelling
Location
- Manchester
- London
Work Type
- Flexible working arrangements
- Full time
- Permanent
- Hybrid
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive salary
Benefits
- Benefits package that you can tailor to your needs
About the Company
- Dentsu is an integrated growth and transformation partner to the world’s leading organizations.
- Founded in 1901 in Tokyo, Japan, and now present in over 145 countries and regions, it has a proven track record of nurturing and developing innovations.
- Combines the talents of its global network of leadership brands to develop impactful and integrated growth solutions for clients.
- Delivers end-to-end experience transformation (EX) by integrating its services across Media, CXM and Creative.
- Business transformation (BX) mindset pushes the boundaries of transformation and sustainable growth for brands, people and society.
- For over 120 years, innovation has been a core tenet of our offering – exploring new ways to reach, engage and nurture relationships with audiences.
- Drive a multiplier effect for clients at a global scale, through the development of Integrated Growth Solutions that are underpinned by our promise to clients: innovating to impact.
- Be a force for good. Sustainability is a vital part of our business and an important area of focus for our clients.
- Dream loud. In this moment of transformation, we need our people to be fearless, embracing change and ambiguity, driven by the love for their work and excitement for the future.
- Team without limits. We create opportunities for connection and collaboration between our colleagues and clients, building a sense of belonging and having some fun along the way.
Equal Opportunity
- At Dentsu, we embrace diversity and inclusion, valuing the unique perspectives and contributions of every individual.
- We believe that diversity fuels creativity and innovation, benefiting our employees, partners, and communities.
- We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic.
- Beyond recruitment, we strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.
- We recognize the importance of work-life balance and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements for all roles.
- If you need reasonable adjustments due to a disability or medical condition during our recruitment process, please contact us at accommodations@dentsu.com quoting the reference number of the role that you are applying for. Your needs will be handled with respect and confidentiality to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.
