IPG Mediabrands · 5 months ago
Director, Intelligence Solutions
IPG Mediabrands is a leading media and marketing solutions division of Interpublic Group, specializing in strategic investment and media intelligence. They are seeking a Director of Intelligence Solutions to contribute across various functions, including analytics and project management, while translating data into actionable insights to support client decision-making.
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Responsibilities
Be a flexible, cross-functional contributor on our team, working alongside Engineering, Project Management, and Research to tackle a wide range of client and internal initiatives. You’ll wear multiple hats — from survey programming and business analysis to light data science and thought leadership — and help us build smarter, more efficient ways of working
Adopt and contribute to our team’s Azure DevOps process for source control and Agile project management. Apply git best practices and help improve our workflows and tooling
Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and project managers to scope and deliver solutions. For example, help write and program a custom survey, assist in building internal tools, and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure smooth execution and delivery
Support research design and analytics by applying foundational statistical thinking — including data cleaning, exploratory analysis, and basic modeling — to answer client questions and guide decision-making. Be able to communicate at an appropriate technical level to match the audience
Translate data into clear, actionable insights and communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences
Experiment with new tools, processes, and ideas to improve software efficiency and team productivity
Learn third-party survey tools and gain proficiency with advanced survey logic programming to build custom consumer surveys
Contribute to thought leadership and internal R&D projects, and assist the team with ad hoc requests as needed. Be willing and eager to jump in and help fix any problem or task
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a STEM or quantitative field, or equivalent practical experience
3+ years of experience in a hybrid role involving analytics, business analysis, or technical project work
Strong analytical thinker and problem solver with a bias toward action
Excellent communication skills — both written and verbal — with the ability to engage stakeholders across disciplines
Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, remote-friendly environment
Experience with tools such as Azure, GitHub, Python, SQL, or survey platforms
Detail-oriented in documentation, code comments, and handoffs — you set others up for success
Motivated to learn, grow, and improve processes. You bring ideas to the table and take initiative without waiting to be asked
Preferred
Experience with DevOps, Agile, or CRISP-DM methodologies
Familiarity with business justification, stakeholder engagement, or optimization frameworks
Exposure to digital media, advertising metrics, or consumer research is a plus
Experience with scripting, APIs, or software engineering practices
Advanced degree or training in a technical, analytical, or STEM field
Benefits
Medical and dental coverage
401(k) plans
Flex spending
Life insurance
Disability
Employee discount program
Employee stock purchase program
Paid family benefits
Discretionary time off days
Company-wide Appreciation Weeks
Wellness Days
Competitive salary
Eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award or a relevant incentive award