Director Data Solutions & Architect

Job Description

Company description Australian Business Awards - Employer of Choice 2023, 2022 & 2021 HR Awards - Excellence Awardee, Employer of Choice 2022 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work - 2022 HRD Employer of Choice - 2021Welcome to Publicis Groupe ANZ. Here you will get an inside look at life within our network, including the brilliant people working across our agency brands. Publicis Groupe is a world leader in marketing communication and digital business transformation, driven through the alchemy of data, creativity, media, and technology. Our connected platform of companies and capabilities is more than an operational framework. It’s a cultural model we've built to unite our people in a collaborative way of thinking and working. Publicis Groupe offers its clients seamless access to the expertise of its 80,000 talents across 100 countries globally. In Australia, our powerhouse of marketing capabilities stretches across creative agencies Saatchi & Saatchi, Leo Burnett, Publicis Worldwide, media agencies Starcom, Zenith, Spark Foundry, Razorfish, Digitas, Epsilon, Arc, Prodigious, PMX, PR Herd, and MSL. We also have Publicis Sapient driving digital business transformation for our clients. Overview The transformation you will experience We are seeking a highly skilled Data Solutions Architect capable of designing and implementing systems and processes that allow Publicis agencies to utilize large datasets effectively. This role is crucial in building the foundation for data- and AI-driven content, media, and marketing initiatives. The position entails both strategic and technical responsibilities, focusing on designing and implementing the necessary data infrastructure and architecture to support Publicis Groupe products. The successful candidate will ensure data is efficiently collected, stored, processed, and analysed to meet specific business requirements throughout various Publicis Groupe product lifecycle, collaborating closely with regional and local product teams to translate business needs into technical data solutions. Your scope will include: Data Architecture Design: Creating the overall data blueprint, including data models, storage strategies (relational databases, data lakes, data warehouses), data pipelines, and data flow to support product features and analytics. Requirements Gathering: Collaborating with Publicis Groupe regional and local product managers and stakeholders to understand data needs, identify key metrics, and translate business requirements into technical data specifications. MetaData Management and Framework Design for Adobe DAM: Work with PXP team to assess, formulate, and implement data management frameworks and solutions the fuel content production tools based on client requirements. Design database schemas to optimise data processing and storage for analytical purposes. Pipeline Development and Optimisation: Play a hands-on role in building, managing and scheduling data pipelines, ensuring efficient data ingestion, processing, and validation for assigned Publicis Groupe products. Work with agencies technology and digital teams to continuously improve data quality and integrity and optimise data retrieval processes. Privacy and Compliance: Design and enforce privacy and regulatory requirements for PII data, managing access and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Performance Monitoring: Manage, monitor, and measure performance metrics such as data movement, pipeline efficiency, and query optimisation using effective logging, monitoring services, and reporting tools. Data Modelling and Onboarding: Work with Creative Technologist and Data Scientist in developing and deploying data models that feed brand experiences and utility whilst ensuring validation and cleanup of new datasets, leveraging platforms like Microsoft Azure for efficient data processing and retention. Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with the Data Solutions Product Manager, Data Scientist, and Digital Innovation Strategist to ensure a connected and automated audience activation across platforms. Stakeholder Communication: Regularly communicate with agency teams regarding scheduled deliverables and ad-hoc requests, managing operations for scheduled data ingestion and processing. Ability to translate complex analytics into actionable business insights, with strong interpersonal skills to engage senior stakeholders effectively. Complex Problem Solving: Access, integrate, and model diverse data sources to solve intricate marketing and business challenges. Reframe client questions into data science deliverables and develop data science roadmaps. What type of person will be successful in this role: Deep experience in data engineering, including at least 5+ years in SQL, data design, and data architecture. Hands-on experience with managing large datasets, ETL processes, and the Hadoop ecosystem. Familiarity with Adobe products, Microsoft Azure, SQL Workbench, and big data technologies. Experience with AWS, Google Big Query, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Python, SFMC, and JavaScript is a plus. Experience with PII and marketing-related data is advantageous. Strong communication skills, capable of working with internal and external stakeholders at various levels. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. A deep passion for data and technology, with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement. Additional information Publicis Groupe benefits: Be a part of the Publicis Groupe family, recent winner of the Employer of Choice Awards and one of the world's most progressive and dynamic modern communications businesses. You can learn more about us at . Enjoy all the perks that come with our network offering: A comprehensive Wholeself program supporting physical, mindful, and financial wellbeing. A creative, lively, and rewarding office environment where people love working with each other, supported by our Publicis Liberté flexibility approach — "working your way with us." Access to our Global AI Platform Marcel, connecting Publicis Groupe employees with opportunities for career mobility and collaboration across our global network. Extensive Learning & Development opportunities including more than 15,000 learning programs via our online learning platform, Marcel Classes. A culture of open feedback and support to reach your goals through our Career Conversations program. A committed Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion strategy driven through our Viva Women, Égalité, enABLE, EmbRACE, and Écologique committees. Leave benefits including Birthday Leave, Flexible Public Holidays, and an additional 5 days of leave after 2 years of service. Work Your World program enabling employees the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for up to 6 weeks per year. Parental leave policy with up to 18 weeks based on tenure, paid primary carer leave, secondary carer swap, and Cub Care leave. Access to counsellors, psychologists, and professionals through Sonder, an all-in-one digital wellbeing technology platform designed to support psychological, medical & safety needs. A workplace that stands together to provide a more open, supportive, and recovery-forward culture for all employees with life-threatening illnesses. Read more about our Working With Cancer Pledge: Proud partners of Diversity Council Australia, Pride in Diversity, Family Friendly Workplaces, Supply Nation, and the Australian Disability Network. If you don't tick every box in this ad, please don't rule yourself out. Research suggests that women and other people in underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. We focus on hiring people who share our values of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, fearlessness, and integrity rather than ticking boxes — so if this role resonates with you, please apply. Diversity. Inclusion. Equity. More than just words; these are part of our DNA. At Publicis Groupe, we are committed to the inclusion and recognition of all people regardless of race, age, culture, ability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, and religious affiliation. We believe that to deliver the best solutions to our clients, our people need to reflect the diverse communities in which our clients operate. We value diversity and the skills, knowledge, and experience that difference brings to our culture and solutions. Uniqueness is powerful; without it, we wouldn't be where we are today. So be you — we like it that way. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for people with disability or those that require additional support throughout the application process. If you need any assistance or adjustments, please contact us via recruitmentpublicisgroupe.com ; your personal information will be kept confidential. #J-18808-Ljbffr