Director, Data, Tech, & Ops
As the Director of Data, Technology, and Operations for the Personal Care Business Unit at WPP Media, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of data operations across Unilever. This high-impact position bridges data operations and enablement, directly influencing executive workstreams and client performance reporting. Your work will set the standard for data excellence across the Unilever account, with direct visibility to both internal leadership and the client’s measurement team.
Key responsibilities include leading and evolving data operations to ensure high-quality, reliable data pipelines and scalable infrastructure for ingestion, transformation, and reporting. You will oversee daily data workflows, identify and implement sustainable processes to maintain data quality, and serve as a strategic partner to analytics and client teams. Additionally, you will manage a high-performing data operations team, represent data operations in executive leadership forums, and champion a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in media and advertising, with a proven track record in data operations, engineering, and analytics within data-driven marketing organizations. Advanced proficiency in SQL and hands-on experience with dashboarding tools such as Domo, PowerBI, and Tableau are essential. Strong knowledge of data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, and Azure-based infrastructure is required. Demonstrated success in client-facing roles, effective communication skills, and experience in media buying platforms and data reconciliation are also important.
WPP Media offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days. The base salary range for this position is $100,000 to $230,000 USD, with individual compensation varying based on job-related factors such as location, experience, and qualifications.
At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. We foster a collaborative and creative environment, investing in our employees to help them do their best work. Our hybrid approach includes teams in the office around four days a week, promoting creativity, collaboration, and connection. 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.