Director, Intelligence Solutions

Business Overview 

MAGNA is the centralized IPG Mediabrands resource that provides strategic investment and media intelligence for agency teams and clients. We utilize our insights, forecasts and strategic relationships to provide clients with a competitive marketplace advantage. 

• MAGNA harnesses the aggregate power of all IPG media investments to develop go-to-market strategies, designing unique partnerships to drive maximum value for our clients.
• MAGNA has set the industry standard for more than 60 years by predicting the future of media value. We publish more than 40 annual reports on audience trends, media spend and market demand as well as ad effectiveness.

OUR PURPOSE + VALUES:

MAGNA infuses the organization with knowledge that empowers better decision-making. We are a team of experts across five key competencies who support IPG cross-functional teams through: 

1. Partnership
2. Enablement
3. Accountability
4. Connectivity
5. Education 

The Director, Intelligence Solutions is responsible for unifying data science, research engineering and software engineering within OM Media Trials. This role serves as a  subject‑matter expert across analytics, modeling, survey science, software development, and data systems — someone the team turns to when technical, methodological, or workflow challenge arises.

This role both informs strategy and executes work directly, acting as a coach and architect of best practices while also rolling up their sleeves to build tools, write code, solve unexpected crises, and support hands-on project delivery. They assist in overseeing the entire technical stack — analysis tools, web hosting, A/V, and custom research software — ensuring all systems, codebases, and tools work for the team and project needs.

• Help manage team’s software stack, including SPSS, Python, R, SQL, Laravel, Azure DevOps, and all associated web hosting and cloud infrastructure.
• Maintain the team’s Azure based infrastructure, including servers, hosting environments, deployment workflows, and DevOps standards.
  
• Help standardize data preparation workflows, coding nomenclature, analytic tools, documentation practices, and end to end engineering quality.
  
• Contribute to innovation efforts, designing new methods, analytic frameworks, and custom research technologies.
  
• Work out data transfer processes with 3rd parties that comply with all contractual and ISO-270001 requirements
  
• Write code and directly build models, websites, and dashboards.
  
• Step in as an individual contributor when projects require support, troubleshooting, or deep technical problem solving — ensuring deadlines are met.
  
• Perform statistical analysis, modeling, data cleaning, weighting, exploratory analysis, and interpretation of research findings.
  
• Translate complex analytical and technical results into clear, compelling narratives suitable for senior leadership and clients.
  
• Work cross functionally with engineers, data scientists and project managers.
  
• Foster a culture of learning, innovation, quality, and craftsmanship.
  

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM or quantitative field, or equivalent practical experience.
  
• 5+ years of experience spanning analytics, software engineering, research methodology, experimentation, or hybrid technical leadership roles.
  
• Hands on experience with: SPSS, Python, SQL, Web Development, Azure, Git and GitHub, cloud hosting, APIs, and statistical modeling tools.
  
• Exceptional communication skills — able to simplify complex technical topics for any audience.
  
• Track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously with high attention to detail and quality.
  
• Strong analytical thinker and problem solver with a bias toward action.
  
• Detail-oriented in documentation, code comments, and handoffs — you set others up for success.
  
• Motivated to learn, grow, and improve processes. You bring ideas to the table and take initiative without waiting to be asked. 
  

• Experience with DevOps, Agile, or CRISP-DM methodologies.
• Familiarity with business justification, stakeholder engagement, or optimization frameworks.
• Exposure to digital media, advertising metrics, or consumer research is a plus.
• Experience with scripting, APIs, or software engineering practices.
• Advanced degree or training in a technical, analytical, or STEM field. 

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, flex spending, life insurance, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your family. 

The salary range for this position is posted below.  Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position, market considerations, budgetary considerations, tenure and standing with the Company (applicable to current employees), as well as the employee’s/applicant’s skill set, level of experience, and qualifications.   

It is the policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and other job functions are subject to modification. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

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