Senior Manager, Data Science & Marketing Effectiveness (MMM)

Overview

In this role, you lead strategic client programs in marketing effectiveness and MMM, guiding multi-account portfolios and building high-performing teams. You translate complex analytics into actionable guidance for senior stakeholders, shaping client investments in marketing and data-driven decision making. You will drive delivery excellence, contribute to business growth, and promote Ekimetrics’ mission of sustainability through AI-powered insights. This is a high-impact, leadership-focused opportunity in a collaborative, growth-oriented culture.

Pay / Benefits

• 4% matched pension
• 25 days Holiday + bank holidays + tenure leave
• Private medical care
• Life insurance
• Critical illness cover
• Salary sacrifice bike scheme

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of strategic client projects (multi-accounts) or a major regional project under Partner supervision
• Define and steer project roadmaps using Ekimetrics models and standards
• Ensure governance: data quality, model accuracy, actionable insights, timely high-value delivery
• Pilot portfolio growth, margins, and ROI to meet business objectives
• Coordinate resources for high-quality delivery aligned with strategy
• Translate analytics into narratives and recommendations for senior stakeholders and C-suite
• Support clients in optimizing marketing spend, segmentation, and campaign performance
• Lead contributions to RFPs and pitches to boost commercial visibility
• Line manage multiple team members, oversee performance reviews and talent development
• Mentor and coach managers, analysts, and junior staff, fostering knowledge sharing
• Recruit and align resources to build high-performing teams
• Encourage collaboration and engagement across squads
• Serve as the operational and strategic point of contact for key accounts
• Identify cross-sell and upsell opportunities and support global account growth
• Contribute to scoping/design of new projects and business cases
• Represent Ekimetrics at conferences and client forums
• Share best practices and contribute to verticals or strategic projects
• Support upskilling strategies for office teams in client management and PMO
• Ambassador of Eki culture and values (Curiosity, Creativity, Excellence, Generosity, Enjoyment)

Key requirements

• 9+ years’ experience in econometrics, MMM, marketing effectiveness, or data science analytics
• Deep understanding of econometrics, regression, Bayesian statistics, and advanced modelling techniques
• Proven ability to handle large datasets, optimize pipelines, and deliver high-quality outputs
• Track record translating model outputs into strategic, business-focused recommendations
• Fluent English
• Experience in line management, HR responsibilities, performance reviews, and career development
• Strong communication, storytelling, and presentation skills for senior stakeholders and clients
• Strategic thinker with problem-solving mindset and focus on continuous improvement
• Mentoring, coaching, talent development, and fostering team growth
• Experience in client account management and portfolio growth
• Ability to lead multiple project teams and manage priorities autonomously
• Contributes to thought leadership in marketing measurement and MMM

• Collaborative
• Proactive
• Results-driven
• Python
• SQL
• Excel

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