Senior Manager, Data Science, Marketing Effectiveness

Role Overview

• Lead a portfolio of strategic client projects (multi-accounts) or a major regional project under Partner supervision.
• Define, steer, and monitor strategic project roadmaps leveraging Ekimetrics solutions models and standards.
• Ensure robust governance: data quality, model accuracy, actionable insights, and on-time, high-value delivery.
• Pilot portfolio growth, margin, costs, and ROI to meet business objectives.
• Secure alignment of resources for high-quality delivery in line with Ekimetrics’ strategy.
• Translate complex analytics into compelling narratives and actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders and C-suite clients.
• Support clients in optimizing marketing spend, improving segmentation, enhancing campaign performance, and maximizing ROI.
• Lead contributions to RFPs and pitches, reinforcing Ekimetrics’ commercial visibility.
• Line manage multiple team members, overseeing performance, conducting regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and talent assessments, while ensuring high-quality delivery, profitability, and client satisfaction.
• Lead HR and talent development initiatives, including annual talent reviews, career development planning, succession planning, and retention strategies, achieving retention of direct reports.
• Mentor and coach managers, analysts, and junior staff, promoting knowledge sharing and developing team capabilities.
• Recruit, align, and develop resources to build high-performing teams, retaining top talent.
• Encourage collaboration, communication, and high engagement across squads.
• Serve as the operational and strategic point of contact for key accounts, maintaining strong long-term client relationships.
• Identify cross-sell and upsell opportunities and support global account growth strategies.
• Contribute to the scoping and design of new projects, ensuring business cases align with Ekimetrics capabilities.
• Represent Ekimetrics externally at conferences, events, and client forums.
• Track and animate realized client business gains from Ekimetrics partnership, drive a narrative of program value to account stakeholders.
• Share and document best practices across the community to promote mastery of delivery.
• Contribute to building/developing verticals, domains, or leading strategic projects locally or globally.
• Contribute to upskilling strategies for office teams in client management, PMO, and project leadership.
• Act as an ambassador of Eki culture role-modelling Ekimetrics’ core values: Curiosity, Creativity, Excellence, Generosity, Enjoyment.

Requirements

• 9+ years’ experience in econometrics, MMM, marketing effectiveness, or data science analytics.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Statistics, Econometrics, Data Science, Economics, Applied Mathematics, Marketing Analytics, or a related field.
• Knowledge in Python, SQL, Excel, and visualisation tools; experience with Databricks, Azure, or other cloud/data platforms is a plus.
• Deep understanding of econometrics, regression, Bayesian statistics, and advanced modelling techniques.
• Proven ability to handle large datasets, optimise pipelines, and deliver high-quality outputs.
• Track record of translating complex model outputs into strategic, business-focused recommendations.
• Fluent English is mandatory.
• Experienced in line management, HR responsibilities, Performance reviews and career development.
• Proven ability to lead multiple project teams and manage priorities autonomously.
• Excellent communication, storytelling, and presentation skills for senior stakeholders and C-suite clients.
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving mindset and focus on continuous improvement.
• Experienced in mentoring, coaching, talent development, and fostering team growth.
• Skilled in client account management, maintaining relationships, and driving portfolio growth.
• Contributes to thought leadership and forward-looking perspectives on marketing measurement and MMM.
• Collaborative, proactive, and results-driven.
• Positive, resilient, and adaptable in fast-paced environments.
• Curious, creative, and committed to delivering high-quality work

Tech Stack

• Azure
• Cloud
• Python
• SQL

Benefits

• A compensation package from £98,000 + 20% bonus + Corporate bonus
• 4% matched pension
• 25 days Holiday + Bank holidays + extra day Tenure leave
• Private medical care
• Life insurance
• Critical illness cover
• Salary sacrifice bike scheme
• The Eki.Academy training catalog and certifications
• Events and seminars to stay close to your community
• Light vibrant premises in a central area in the heart of London
• • many other Ekimetrics benefits