Data Governance Analyst

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About EssenceMediacom: A Leading WPP Media Brand

We are a global communications agency leading with breakthrough thinking, building explosive growth for brands, and helping our clients see the bigger picture. Our daring global network of 10,000 influencers help our clients breach traditional boundaries in media, uncover novel ideas, and unleash exponential growth. Media Futures Group (MFG) is a bespoke team within WPP Media made up of best in class digital, offline, and integrated media experts who work together to enhance media's contribution to Google's business. MFG is powered by EssenceMediacom and other constituent parts of GroupM around the world.

The MFG team is seeking a smart and ambitious Data Governance Analyst as part of the Global Data Governance team to provide quality assurance oversight on business processes where data is collected, stored, transformed, or used. The candidate will collect and review data for reports to uncover any data errors and coordinate correction with internal and external teams. The candidate will also assist with projects involved with the data Governance program.

Some of the things we'd like you to do:

• Manage the delivery of weekly dashboards that evaluate datasets for quality and accuracy, providing actionable insights to stakeholders.
• Drive data cleansing efforts by identifying, assessing, and proactively resolving any data quality issues.
• Execute business-as-usual (BAU) tasks derived from ongoing Data Governance projects, ensuring smooth operations.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to troubleshoot data quality errors and facilitate timely issue resolution, acting as a trusted data expert.
• Continuously monitor and report on the progress of data quality improvements, highlighting key metrics and successes.
• Identify areas for process and tool enhancement, developing innovative solutions to uplift overall data quality and efficiency.
• Engage cross-discipline teams in the importance of data excellence and uplift data literacy across the business.
• Lead development effort in building and delivering dashboards that evaluate datasets for quality and accuracy.
• Assist in documenting data processes, standards, and policies to foster a culture of data excellence.
• Assist with projects within the Data Governance team when necessary.

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media's shared core values:

• Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
• Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
• Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.

Required

• Strong command of written and spoken English
• A strong, methodical approach to problem-solving
• Excellent attention to detail
• Fluency in SQL and Python, or similar programming languages
• Ability to work unsupervised/in staggered time zones
• Proficient in Google Sheets and/or Excel, especially with macros, AppScript, VBA, etc.

Desired

• Good project management skills with the ability to communicate technical details to a range of audiences
• Prior experience with data quality, data governance, or data hygiene practices
• Previous exposure to ETL tools such as dbt and GitLab
• Previous experience with Google Cloud Platform, Azure, AWS, etc.
• Previous experience with BI tools such as Data Studio and Looker
• If the grammar and spelling errors, inconsistent punctuation, and random capitalizations bother you

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we\'re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

We believe the best work happens when we\'re together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That\'s why we\'ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location

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