Head of Data

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Define and implement Gain Theory's global data strategy, aligning it with overall business objectives and establishing a clear vision for the future of data.
• Oversee and drive global Data Center of Excellence (DCOE) initiatives, including defining projects, coordinating with regional leads, and participating in data governance.
• Oversee the design, delivery, and maintenance of data management solutions for clients globally, ensuring data quality and timely processing.
• Lead, manage, and mentor a global team of data professionals, fostering collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Collaborate effectively with client leads, modelers, analysts, designers, solution owners, and other COEs within a global matrix structure; partner with DevOps, product, and engineering teams on technology initiatives.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize the cost structure of global data operations, including leveraging talent pools in lower-cost markets while maintaining quality.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies; promote Gain Theory's data expertise through external presentations, publications, and industry events.
• Establish and monitor KPIs to track performance of global data operations; report progress to senior management, identify areas for improvement, and highlight successes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Business, Marketing, Statistics, Computer Science, Information Science, Engineering).
• Extensive experience in data management, analysis, and reporting, including working with diverse datasets, data processing tools (e.g., SQL, ETL), and quality assurance processes.
• Deep understanding of the advertising ecosystem (ad servers, DSPs, media strategy, measurement, reporting).
• Experience leading requirements gathering, project planning, and implementation for internal and client-side data projects.
• Strong project management skills, including managing timelines, risks, resources, and multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proven ability to manage and motivate teams in a global matrixed environment.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Experience with Multi-Touch Attribution, Market Mix Modeling, and reporting solutions (e.g., Tableau) highly valued.
• Familiarity with programming languages (Python, Java, R) and programming concepts is a plus.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Multi-Touch Attribution, Market Mix Modeling, and reporting solutions such as Tableau.
• Familiarity with programming languages like Python, Java, R, and programming concepts.

Qualifications

• Educational background in a quantitative field (as specified in requirements).

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive benefits package.
• Salary range of $1-$2 USD (varies based on factors).