Data Management Lead - Barcelona

About the role

We are currently looking for a Data Management Lead to help solve client business challenges overseeing a team of data professionals and implementing structure data strategies in a digital media environment.

Day to day you will work with multiple clients to understand their data needs and provide solutions that meet their unique requirements. The role involves utilizing tools such as a Presto-like platform to extract, transform, and load data for reporting and analytics purposes, while also providing support to the data science department. The Data Management Lead is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of data through the implementation of quality control procedures. This role requires a strong leader who is up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies in data management.

About Locaria

Locaria blends insight, data, talent and technology to take global content further for ambitious brands.

We are a pioneering multilingual content activation agency which specialises in supporting marketing and e-commerce teams, media agencies and creative production houses. We are central to the global content solution of Stagwell, the challenger advertising network.

• Home to the Association of Translation Companies’ Innovator of the Year
• Shortlisted for three business awards by The Drum
• Named "Best Workplace for Training & Personal Development" by Adaptive

Every day we celebrate the power of amazing content to engage global audiences. At the heart of this is our diverse global team across ten offices, who believe in our vision that content is an indispensable, strategic service. At the heart of our collaborative culture are our values, which inform everything we do.

If you love great content, understand the importance of local language and culture, and want to be part of a dynamic team, then this is the place for you.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement data management strategies to support reporting, dashboarding, and business intelligence initiatives.
• Oversee the daily operations of the data management team, ensuring that all tasks are completed efficiently and effectively.
• Work closely with the data science department to provide support and guidance on data-related projects and initiatives.
• Utilise Presto-like tools to extract, transform, and load data for reporting and analytics purposes.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of data by implementing and enforcing data quality control procedures.
• Collaborate with multiple clients to understand their data needs and provide solutions that meet their unique requirements.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies in data management, making recommendations for improvements and new solutions as needed.
  

You will have the following core skills and abilities:

• Strong knowledge of SQL
• Good understanding of data structures and processes in digital media channels: ideally PPC, shopping, SEO, paid social, display
• Experience with PrestoSQL or BigQuery
• Experience with GDS, Datorama, Tableau, or similar
• Being able to manage a team of data professionals, including setting performance goals, providing coaching and feedback, and fostering a positive team dynamic.
• Strong analytical individual who enjoys lateral thinking and problem solving
• Proactive individual who is confident taking the initiative and working with colleagues across teams and departments
• Experience in client facing situations; pitching, presenting and discussing activity in emails, calls and in meetings
  

You will be:

• Friendly, approachable and able to collaborate with both technical and non-technical colleagues.
• Curious, adaptive, and proactive - continually looking for new opportunities for the Data team to work with clients and Locaria as well as its sister agencies in the Stagwell network.
• Highly organised in order to keep on top of multiple projects at once

Successful candidates will have a strong mathematical and technical background. Excellent communication and team skills are vital as the role interfaces across the agency and with clients.

You’ll also live up to the Locarian Values:

• We take content further
• We grow together
• Celebrating Individuality
• Doing good along the way
• With care

Benefits

In return for your enthusiasm and expertise, we can offer an exciting and multicultural place of work, competitive salary, wide range of benefits, and the chance to progress your career within a truly global organization.

Some of these benefits include:

• Holiday: You will be entitled to 22 working days paid leave per year (pro-rata in first year), excluding public holidays.
• Flexible Working: Opportunities to work from home up to 3 days a week through our Flexible Working Policy, and to work from anywhere as part of our Abroad Working Policy.
• Refer a Friend Scheme: We’re always on the lookout for talented people. If you refer a friend who is then hired, we will award you with a bonus of up to 2,000 Euros depending on the level of the role being recruited for.
• Birthday Day Off: As a gift from us you will receive an extra day off for your birthday each year. If your birthday falls on a weekend, then you can take this the Friday before or Monday after.
• Rest and recharge: The option to lengthen your standard 1 hour lunch break by 30 minutes, as long as you maintain the same number of hours you work a day.
• Time off to volunteer: In line with our 'Doing Some Good Along The Way' value, all employees are entitled to up to 2 days off a year to get involved in charity initiatives.
• Annual Wellbeing and Learning & Development Calendars: We promote a healthy working environment with a focus on growth, which is why we have a calendar with dedicated Wellbeing and Learning & Development sessions and initiatives throughout the year
• Equipment: You will be equipped with a laptop, extra screen, mouse and keyboard.