Data Scientist Manager

About the job

About WPP Media WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth. WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working. For more information, visit wppmedia.com. At WPP Media, We Believe In The Power Of Our Culture And Our People. It’s What Elevates Us To Deliver Exceptional Experiences For Both Our Clients And Each Other. In This Role It Will Be Critical To Embrace WPP & WPP Media’s Shared Core Values: • Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity. • Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust. • Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise. WHAT YOU WILL DO • Support Account Lead (Modelling)/Director in day to day running of technical aspects of own projects • Be responsible for modelling on own projects and begin to take the stakeholder facing elements of projects • Take a major role in a building or updating models, ensuring they are statistically robust and intuitive whilst ensuring key modelling questions are answered • Ensure our modelling processes are consistent across client projects, with a focus on statistical robustness • Design, develop and maintain modelling processes, troubleshooting as required • Coach and develop junior team member(s), where applicable, so they maximize their potential • Document procedures and configurations to facilitate knowledge sharing within the team. • Provide technical support and assistance stakeholders. Skills And Experience • At least 5 years’ hands on experience in Market Mix Modelling, with rich and complete data sets • Degree or degree-level understanding of Economics, Math’s, Stats, Sciences or another numerical subject • Experience in modelling projects for time series econometrics in the media or marketing industry – strong Market Mix Modelling technical understanding and experience is required • An analytical mindset, able to approach issues and challenges from a variety of angles • Highly numerate, with strong mathematical acumen • Great communication skills • Ability to prioritise • Advanced Excel user • Strong knowledge of common modelling packages, Excel, PowerPoint, R or other programming language Life At WPP Media & Benefits Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days. WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. 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. We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. Please read our Privacy Notice for more information on how we process the information you provide.

Requirements

• Market Mix Modelling
• Statistics
• Excel
• Economics
• Communication Skills

Qualifications

• Degree or degree-level understanding of Economics, Math’s, Stats, Sciences or another numerical subject

Preferred Technologies

• Market Mix Modelling
• Statistics
• Excel
• Economics
• Communication Skills

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Discounts

About the company

WPP Media is a leading growth partner for top global brands, leveraging exceptional talent and advanced marketing platforms to help clients navigate change and achieve transformational growth. With a focus on creativity and collaboration, WPP Media aims to deliver exceptional experiences and solutions for various clients worldwide.