Data & Tech Manager

About the Role:

Are you an expert in the use of data in media and marketing looking for your next role that offers a chance to work with some of the biggest and best brands in the UK Do you have a deep understanding of digital audiences and the tech and tools that go hand-in-hand

MG OMD is looking for a Data & Technology Manager to work closely with a portfolio of its most progressive clients driving performance through effective use of data enabled by appropriate technology.

This role is all about creating and delivering tangible data and technology progress for our clients. At the heart of the role is helping clients be more effective with data in their media activation (and often beyond).

While this often centres on 1PD audience data and media activation the scope is broad and regularly stretches into new territory. We are seeking a candidate who understands and can navigate the complexity of digital cutting through the noise to deliver tangible valuable outputs.

You will have a sound understanding of digital activation platforms and their audience/data capabilities as well as key tech/platforms that play a role in organizing/connecting data between platforms (E.g. CDPs Clean Rooms). You will be naturally inquisitive and stay well informed of the big questions facing the industry and our clients.

In this role you will:

• Create media-focused data strategies that deliver ROI for our clients
• Develop and implement data and technology roadmaps in collaboration with key client and agency stakeholders
• Establish and grow relationships with senior client stakeholders in media/marketing teams and beyond
• Define pitch and scope varied data and technology projects
• Demonstrate expertise in key marketing technology platforms
• Be seen as an expert by internal teams and clients
• Be a collaborator - bring together the best of MG OMD and Omnicom Media Group (OMG) to drive progress and create new solutions

We would love you to bring passion and expertise in equal measures these are complex themes and its our role to bring them to life in ways that are engaging and understandable. As part of a small team youll be comfortable quickly developing a network across the agency being known as someone who develops effective solutions and who can be trusted to deliver.

About the Agency:

MG OMD was established in 1990 as a challenger media agency (Manning Gottlieb Media) that placed craft trust and performance at the heart of media planning and buying.

Since joining Omnicom networks OMG (Omnicom Media Group) in 1998 we have continued to retain our founding ethos of providing clients with bespoke approaches unprecedented insight specialism security and transparency; helping our clients to use media to unlock their competitive advantage and deliver innovative effective and award-winning work and campaigns that create difference that matters.

MG OMD is the second-largest media agency in the UK. We are the most awarded media agency in both the history of the IPA Effectiveness Awards and Thinkboxs TV Planning Awards and have this year been named as Agency of the Year in The Media Leader UK awards Campaign Global awards and Campaign UK awards.

With over 500 employees working across some of the UKs leading brands including the John Lewis Partnership Virgin Media O2 British Airways Specsavers HM Government LNER Sony Pictures and Age UK; it is our people who ultimately make the award-winning difference.

So true to our ethos we work hard at creating a spirit and atmosphere that inspires our people to be considerate honest and professional whilst also being stimulating imaginative and inspirational.

We want people who are great to work with fun to be with and who genuinely care; about each other our clients our media partners and doing great work.

In return we provide an amazingly collaborative culture where open communication and an unwavering commitment to diversity of thinking diversity of background and diversity of skillsets runs through everything we do. All backed up by the highest standards of training development and support in the industry; so much so that we have attained IPA (Institute of Practitioners in Advertising) CPD Gold Accreditation for the 13th year running and maintained our CPD Platinum Accreditation for the 7th consecutive year showcasing our commitment to continuous professional development. We were also featured in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work in both 2023 and 2024. Our being named is completely based on the opinions and perspectives of our employees which makes the accolade all that more special.

Flexible Working

At Omnicom Media Group we are committed to supporting flexibility for our peoplewhile fostering collaboration innovation and teamwork. We have a hybrid working model (three days in the office two working remotely) to ensure that we meet the needs of both our people and our business balancing the benefits of in-person connections with the flexibility of remote working. Our standard working hours are 9:30 17:30 but we offer the ability to flex around core hours of 10:30 16:30 to give our people flexibility on how they manage their working day whether thats in the office or working remotely. For example you could start work at 8:30 and finish at 16:30 or start at 10:30 and finish at 18:30.

We encourage open conversations between our people and managers to help navigate high-need periods and individual circumstances. Our goal is to create an environment where people feel genuinely supported to do their best - both in their careers and in their lives outside of work.

Be Your Best

We want everyone to make the most of the opportunity to shine and showcase your talents and we are happy to make adjustments in the recruitment process so you can be your best. Please discuss any specific requirements with your dedicated Talent Team member or if you would feel more comfortable you can email us confidentially at to let us know how we can support you.

Diversity Equity & Inclusion at OMG

At OMG our vision is to be an agency where difference is valued and everyone is able to thrive in a culture of equality inclusion and belonging. We are committed to providing a truly inclusive environment that reflects todays society where everyone is able to bring their true selves to work and where diverse voices and backgrounds are valued heard and well-represented.

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