VP of Data Operations (Analytics/BI)

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This range is provided by Executive Alliance. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $180,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr Additional compensation types Annual Bonus Direct message the job poster from Executive Alliance Director of Recruitment, Information Technology @ Executive Alliance | CPC, Talent Acquisition Our client is a growing Media Buying & Marketing Agency. They are looking for a motivated Vice President of Data Operations to lead their data infrastructure, governance, and analytics operations. This role ensures the integrity, availability, and usability of data across all business units and media platforms. The ideal candidate brings a blend of technical expertise, operational excellence, and strategic vision to scale data processes and drive client outcomes.

THIS IS AN ONSITE ROLE 4 DAYS A WEEK. WFH FRIDAYS

Main Duties and Responsibilities Lead and evolve the agency’s data architecture, warehousing, and ETL/ELT operations. Oversee data governance, compliance (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), and quality assurance processes. Lead ad operations strategy regarding trafficking, tagging, ad serving, and pixel implementation. Partner with client strategy, media, and analytics teams to align data delivery with business objectives. Manage cross-functional teams including data engineers, analysts, and operations staff. Own vendor relationships and tool integrations/internal applications (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery, Salesforce, Datorama, Power BI). Streamline reporting workflows and ensure data consistency across internal and client-facing dashboards. Build systems that support real-time insights and campaign performance analysis. Develop and monitor KPIs to assess data pipeline performance and team efficiency. Guide strategic initiatives for data automation, AI integration, media mix modeling, and attribution modeling. Knowledge and Skills Required 10+ years of experience in data operations, preferably in advertising, marketing, or digital media. Proven leadership in managing data teams and enterprise-scale data environments. Expertise in SQL, Python, and modern data stacks (e.g., dbt, Airflow, Fivetran). Deep understanding of data privacy, compliance, and governance frameworks. Strong project management and communication skills. Experience working with custom multi-touch attribution, audience segmentation, and media performance data. Experience with cloud environments (AWS, GCP). Familiarity with identity resolution and CDP platforms. Prior agency or consulting background strongly preferred. Client-facing and pitch experience strongly preferred. Benefits Comprehensive medical benefits: health, dental, vision, life, and AD&D coverage. Generous vacation policy. Holiday PTO + Work-from-Home Fridays. Company contributions to 401(k) retirement savings. Paid volunteer hours to support causes you care about. Seniority level Director Employment type Full-time Job function Marketing, Information Technology, and Strategy/Planning Industries Marketing Services, Advertising Services, and Data Infrastructure and Analytics #J-18808-Ljbffr Executive Alliance