Data Strategy Director

Job Description:

Are you a data visionary with a passion for both client success and team leadership? We are looking for a dynamic Data Director to join our Amsterdam-based team. In this pivotal role, you will help steer our agency’s data strategy, shape solutions for clients like KLM, Rituals, Corendon, Hema and Fastned, and inspire a talented team of data professionals.

If you thrive at the intersection of analytics, activation, and people management, this is the opportunity to make your mark at the agency who has won the 2025 AMMA award for best use of data & technology with Gamma. 

Key Responsibilities

• Client Partnership: Lead data initiatives for our diverse portfolio of clients, understanding their unique challenges and developing tailored solutions that drive measurable business results. 
• Data Strategy: Define and implement robust strategies for data collection, visualization, activation, and advanced data science applications, ensuring alignment with clients’ goals and agency vision. 
• Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and grow a multidisciplinary team of data specialists. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. 
• Project Ownership: Oversee end-to-end delivery of data projects, from initial scoping through execution and performance analysis. Monitor progress, remove obstacles, and ensure quality standards. 
• Innovation & Best Practices: Stay abreast of industry trends, tools, and methodologies. Champion the adoption of new technologies and approaches to keep our agency at the forefront of data excellence. Team up with partners like Google to build new solutions. 
• Stakeholder Communication: Present insights, recommendations, and results to clients and internal teams with clarity, balancing technical depth and commercial impact. 
• Process Improvement: Evaluate and enhance agency processes for data management, analytics, and reporting, striving for efficiency and scalability. 
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with creative, account, and strategy teams to ensure data solutions integrate seamlessly into broader campaigns and initiatives. 

Who You Are

• Experienced Leader: Proven track record in leading data teams. 
• Client-Focused: Skilled at building trust and credibility with clients, translating their needs into innovative data solutions. 
• Technically Fluent: Strong grasp of data platforms, analytics tools, and emerging tech such as AI and cloud solutions. 
• Strategic Thinker: Able to see the big picture while maintaining rigorous attention to detail. 
• Excellent Communicator: Adept at presenting complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences. 
• Problem Solver: Resourceful, proactive, and resilient when facing challenges. 
• Inspirational Mentor: Passionate about developing talent and fostering a team spirit that values curiosity and excellence. 

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 5 years in data analytics, data science, or related fields. 
• Hands-on expertise in analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics), data visualization tools (e.g., Looker, Tableau, Power BI), and programming languages (e.g., Python, SQL). 
• Experience with marketing technology stacks, CRM systems, and data governance practices. 
• Fluency in English; Dutch language skills are an advantage. 
• Outstanding stakeholder management and presentation skills. 

What We Offer

• In addition to 25 annual vacation days, we offer 3 Well-being Days when dentsu employees collectively take personal time off with a focus on well-being; 
• 2 Social Impact Days where you can volunteer for the charity of your choice; 
• A hybrid work model with 3 days in the office (or at clients) and 2 days at home; 
• A leadership position in a globally recognized agency with a vibrant Amsterdam office. 
• Opportunity to work with major brands on pioneering data projects. 
• Competitive salary and benefits package. 
• Continuous professional development, including training and attendance at leading industry events. 
• Clear career development; in close collaboration with your manager, you create a personal development plan that helps you grow within the wide range of growth opportunities that dentsu offers. 

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Location:

Amsterdam

Brand:

Dentsu Media

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent