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About Us At Assembly, we help brands find the changeto fuel business growth. We are an award-winning global brandperformance agency, home to 1,500 talented people across 25 officesglobally. We create unique data, technology and media solutionsthat enable faster and smarter problem solving and an inspired,collaborative workplace culture. At Assembly we embody three corevalues: Show Up - actively contribute to a space of personal andcollective growth; Make Change - embrace obstacles asopportunities, taking intentional steps to drive positive change;and Win Well - approach success with integrity, responsibility, anda commitment to collaboration, understanding that the journey is asimportant as the destination. Together, we create an environmentthat fosters continuous learning, adaptability, and a sharedpassion for making a meaningful impact. Overview As a Head of DataScience, you will be working on problems that require bothcreativity and analytic rigor. You will be responsible for helpingdrive product adoption and partnering closely with cross-functionalteams including Consulting, Product, and Media teams.Responsibilities - Work with our Head of Consultancy and a team ofData Scientists to develop our data science product set and growthe department globally. - Manage a team of data scientists andlead client engagements at a senior level. - Identify opportunitiesfor new products and services – particularly capitalizing on theevolving landscape around data privacy and measurement. - Directlysupport key global clients, both as an added value service and forcommercial consulting opportunities. - Own, manage, and contributeto large and challenging client projects. - Guide and supportregional teams in their own Data Science delivery, ensuring theyare presenting consistent and compelling work. - Be the standardbearer for data science and measurement by leading educationalworkshops both internally and for clients. Required SkillsEssential - Excellent project management skills, experience workingin an Agile environment. - Demonstrable experience of solvingbusiness challenges using technical acumen and/or mathematical ordata science methodologies. - Excellent communication skills andstrong experience of managing business communications andpresentations. - Minimum 4 years’ experience using datamining/analytical methods, preferably in marketing, market researchand/or financial concentrations. Preferred - A practicalunderstanding of how digital marketing works and common challengesfacing Marketers. - Experience working with senior stakeholders atscaled global clients, preferably in a marketing or marketingscience context. - Experience working with Econometrics or MediaMix Modelling. Essential - Exceptional analytical thinker with apassion for using data to solve business problems (3-4 years ofexperience in product analytics or Data Science). - Charismaticstoryteller ready to lead growth conversations with seniorleadership. - A strong understanding and working knowledge of theuse of R. - Knowledge of SQL and hands-on experience with largerelational databases. - Use of version control (Git, GitHub) andCI/CD processes. - Foundational knowledge and experience workingwith Python. Preferred - Experience with platforms and datatypically found in digital marketing including analytics and mediaserving platforms. - An understanding of the MarTech and digitalmarketing measurement landscape. - Knowledge around the latest dataprivacy and security developments in online advertising. -Experience working with cloud computing environments such as AWS orGCP. Personal Skills - Friendly, approachable, and able tocollaborate with both technical and non-technical colleagues. -Curious and proactive - continually looking for new opportunitiesfor the Data team to work with clients and internal teams, with adesire to learn and develop innovative analytical techniques. -Highly organized and process driven to keep on top of multipleprojects at once. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunities Assemblyis an advocate for equal opportunity in the workplace. We arecommitted to ensuring equal opportunities regardless of race,colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age,citizenship, marital status, disability and gender identity. Wealso consider qualified applicants regardless of criminalhistories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have adisability or special need that requires accommodation, please letus know. Social and Environmental Responsibility At Assembly, wehave a responsibility to bring impact into our every day. Thismeans we must always look for ways in which to be consciouscitizens in our roles to support society and environmentalsustainability. We encourage employees to; be a conscious citizenby actively participating in our organisation's sustainabilityefforts, help us promote environmentally friendly practices withinthe workplace, collaborate with community organisations andstakeholders to support initiatives aligned with our company'svalues, participate in volunteer activities that benefit thecommunity. Employees are also encouraged to make suggestions andevaluate our business practices to identify areas for improvementin social and environmental performance. Employees at Assemblydemonstrate commitment to sustainability and inclusivity in theiractions and behaviours. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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