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DescriptionPosition at MindshareOverview of JobMindshare Fulcrum is an agency of GroupM, the world\'s largest media investment company and are a part of WPP. In fact, we are responsible for one in every three ads you see globally.We are currently looking for a Senior Director - Measurement & Data Science to join us.In this role, you will be responsible for answering brand marketing problems with data-based solutions. Analytical thinking, number crunching, articulation of statistical solutions to business answers and managing multiple stakeholders are the key responsibilities.The person will be responsible for organising & analysing data from multiple sources which will help evaluate effectiveness of media deployment in driving client\'s business performance. These learnings will feed into the integrated media planning principles which drive growth for Unilever brandsAt GroupM, our people are our strength, which is why fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion is important to us.Reporting of the RoleThis role reports to: Head - Measurement & Data Science3 Best things about the job:

• Work with Unilever, the largest, most awarded Advertiser in the country and the leader in FMCG segment with unparalleled scale and ahead of market thinking.
• Crafting data-driven brand strategy narratives which will power centralised planning principles for Unilever brands
• Opportunity to work with brand teams across various categories: from power brands which are household names to innovative new age D2C brands

In this role, your goals will be:In three months:

• Complete knowledge of all relevant categories the client operates in, 3rd party research studies, media planning process and various performance reporting templates
• Independently work on putting together standard reports evaluating business and media platform performance
• Liaise with research agency partners to ensure availability of data as per agreed timelines
• Integrate and learn the different streams of analysis the team undertakes to demonstrate business impact of media inputs.
• Identify at least 2 areas that the individual would lead and be accountable for

In six months:

• You would be the go-to expert within Mindshare Fulcrum on any kind of measurement data which helps in evaluating client\'s business performance driven by media activity
• Thorough understanding of all relevant tools and processes to be demonstrated in day-to-day work and conversations.
• Collaborate with the necessary teams during the course of a workstream pro-actively
• Work on at least 2 projects with minimum guidance
• Present at least 1 new concept / product idea

In 12 months:

• Be fully integrated in the team and lead significant aspects of the practice
• Compete ownership of all the data sources, processing and reporting from a platform/business performance analysis perspective

What your day job looks like at Mindshare:

• Analysing patterns in data and evaluating business / brand requirements
• Custodian of all measurement related data, brand tracks, brand lift studies, household panel studies
• Collaborate with business teams to identify opportunities where data driven projects can add value.
• Drive various measurement studies: digital platform meta-analysis, business and mind measure evaluation.
• Take complete ownership of delivery of designated projects & work streams
• Committed to deliver error free and timely delivery of outputs to the associated clients

What you will need :Must have

• Minimum 6 year experience in data analytics (marketing) /quantitative research
• Demonstrated ability to build outcome based models and analysis
• Sound understanding of media mix modelling, statistical techniques (Regression analysis, Logistic regression analysis etc).
• Hands on experience in any statistical analysis software (SAS/ R/ Python etc)
• A good understanding of business performance metrics, brand track measurement, brand lift studies
• Understanding of tools like Kantar World Panel, BGS
• Exposure to leading techniques and tools in the areas of Research, Marketing, Brand Planning
• Ability to interact and relate with broad spectrum of people from different backgrounds.
• Good team player, Self-Motivated, Resourceful
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to data integrity
• Strong understanding & passion for brands and consumers
• Excellent presentation skills / interpersonal communication skills and confidence to deliver thoughts in a structured manner.
• Exposure to media planning principles and strategy
• Familiarity with media landscape and terminologies
• Understanding of various media planning research tools IRS, BARC, TGI, GWI, , ComScore, FB Suite etc

Minimum qualifications:

• MBA with engineering, statistics background.
• 8 + years in data analytics / quantitative research
• Keen interest in brands, marketing, consumer behaviour and media landscape

More about Mindshare :We were born in Asia in 1997, a start up with a desire to change the media world. Now we are a global agency with more than 7,000 employees in 116 offices across 86 countries, operating as one team - . We believe that in today\'s world, everything begins and ends in media. We aim to be our clients\' lead business partner, to grow their business, and drive profitability through adaptive and inventive marketing. We do this through speed, teamwork and provocation and by operating as a network of networks rather than a rigid hierarchy. We create new things and have fun doing it. Whenever and wherever you join us, you open a door to opportunities in any and of all aspects of media, technology and innovation. We will support you, recognize you and reward you, making Mindshare the place where you do the best work of your career.Mindshare APAC has won 500 awards in the last year alone, including \xe2\x80\x9cAgency Network of the Year 2017\xe2\x80\x9d by both the MMA SMARTIES\xe2\x84\xa2 and Campaign Asia for the fifth and third consecutive year, respectively. Mindshare is part of GroupM, the media investment management arm of WPP, the world\'s leading communications services group. To learn more about Mindshare and our philosophy of Original Thinking, visit us at and follow us on Twitter and and .About India2020 brought opportunities for brands to innovate because of which we saw an evolving media stack. The growth of digital is set to soar high because of changing consumer habits. With approximately 500 million smartphone users, low-priced data plans, 45 to 50 million e-commerce shoppers, approximately 60 OTT offerings and a young population, India is a mobile-first internet market. It is also one of the top 10 ad spend markets in the world and is set to climb the ranks. Global big tech corporations have made considerable investments in top e-commerce/retail ventures and Indian start-ups, blurring the lines between social media, e-commerce and mobile payments, resulting in disruption on an unimaginable scale.At GroupM India, there\'s never a dull moment between juggling client requests, managing vendor partners and having fun with your team. We believe in tackling challenges head-on and getting things done.GroupM is an equal opportunity employer. We view everyone as an individual and we understand that inclusion is more than just diversity - it\'s about belonging. We celebrate the fact that everyone is unique and that\'s what makes us so good at what we do. We pride ourselves on being a company that embraces difference and truly represents the global clients we work with.

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