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Senior Director, Experience Analytics & Optimization

Horizon Media

New York, NY
Full Time
Director
180k-200k
6 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Senior Director, Experience Analytics & Optimization will report to the VP, Experience Analytics & Optimization and support clients in optimizing digital properties such as websites and mobile apps through data-driven insights and experience measurement. This role balances analytical thinking with strategic execution, focusing on understanding user behaviors, identifying conversion opportunities, and optimizing digital experiences to improve performance. The Senior Director will contribute both as an individual practitioner and team leader, collaborating cross-functionally across web analytics and conversion rate optimization programs. This is an ideal role for someone hands-on with analytics tools like Adobe or Google Analytics, familiar with tag management and CRO techniques, and eager to play a critical role in advancing data-driven decision-making for Horizon Commerce clients.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the delivery of in-depth analysis of user behavior across websites and digital experiences to identify opportunities for conversion improvement.
  • Develop and maintain measurement frameworks and define KPIs that align with client business goals and create a baseline for experience optimization.
  • Provide actionable insights on user journeys, funnel performance, feature usage, and pain points.
  • Collaborate closely with CX, media, and creative teams to create holistic improvement plans based on data.
  • Develop architecture designs that advise clients on how to integrate and transform data to build actionable dashboards using data collected from their web analytics, marketing, and internal tools.
  • Deliver regular reporting, dashboards, and presentations that communicate insights clearly and persuasively.
  • Advise clients with strategic recommendations based on insights from data.
  • Ensure analytics implementations are correctly tracking across digital platforms using tools like Adobe Launch or GTM.
  • Identify tracking gaps and assist in setting up or optimizing tag management solutions.
  • Support integration of experience data with additional sources (e.g., CRM, media) to derive deeper insights.
  • Leverage tools like heatmaps, session recordings, and clickstream analysis to enhance CRO understanding.
  • Work with Experience Optimization team to build and execute CRO testing roadmaps based on data insights.
  • Analyze A/B and multivariate test results to show impact to core business goals and guide iterative improvements in conversion.
  • Support hypothesis creation, test prioritization, and success measurement.
  • Help define audience segmentation strategies to inform personalized content and user flows.
  • Partner with UX, creative, and dev teams to align analytical insights with user experience changes.
  • Support business development by creating proposals, participating in pitches, and contributing to thought leadership.

Requirements

  • 8-10 years of experience in digital analytics or experience optimization; agency experience a plus.
  • Strong knowledge of Adobe Analytics and/or Google Analytics 4.
  • Experience with CRO tools such as Optimizely, VWO, Adobe Target or similar.
  • Familiarity with heatmapping/session recording tools (Hotjar, CrazyEgg, etc.).
  • Experience with SQL and/or data wrangling preferred.
  • Skilled in dashboard creation using tools like Tableau, Looker, or Power BI.
  • Comfortable communicating with clients, presenting insights, and influencing strategy.
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams and balancing multiple projects.
  • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, analytics, or a related field.

Nice to Have

  • Certifications in Adobe Analytics, GA4, or CRO platforms.
  • Tag management certifications (Adobe Launch).
  • BI Tool certification (Tableau Desktop, Power BI certified analyst).

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, analytics, or a related field.

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive salary range of $180,000 - $200,000.
  • Discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance.
  • Retirement savings plans, paid holidays, and unlimited PTO.
  • Mental health and wellness resources, pet insurance, childcare resources.
  • Identity theft insurance, fertility assistance programs, fitness reimbursement.

Working at Horizon Media

Horizon Media is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. The company is committed to diversity and inclusion, fostering an inclusive workplace culture that values talent and personal connection. Horizon believes in the talent of its people and the power of personal, with a passion and commitment to excellence driving its success. The organization emphasizes a supportive, collaborative environment that encourages growth, learning, and impact.

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Job Details

Posted AtAug 5, 2025
Salary180k-200k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceDirector

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About Horizon Media

Website

horizonmedia.com

Location

New York, NY

Industry

All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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