Senior Analytical Lead (Advertising Insights)

TL;DR

Senior Analytical Lead (Advertising Insights): Leverages data and sophisticated analytical techniques to shape business strategy and drive tactical outcomes for top advertisers with an accent on providing thought-leading insights and actionable recommendations. Focus on managing partner enablement programs, executing complex analyses to resolve challenges, and driving systematic efficiencies in analytics and reporting.

Location: Hybrid (New York, United States) - expected to work from the office at least four days per week if within a 50-mile commute of a designated Microsoft office in the U.S.

Salary: $137,600 – $222,600 USD per year (New York City metropolitan area)

Company

Microsoft Advertising is a leader in the digital advertising industry, providing tools for top advertisers worldwide to expand their reach through online marketing solutions.

What you will do

• Develop influential analytics and provide expert guidance to influence decision-makers.
• Manage Partner Enablement Program, overseeing vendor consultants in creating foundational insights.
• Execute complex data analyses, interpret results, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Drive systematic and scalable efficiencies in analytics and reporting processes.
• Collaborate with internal and client teams to ensure data quality and effective tool leverage.
• Maintain expertise in data privacy and governance rules and ensure compliance.

Requirements

• 6+ years experience in statistics, mathematics, analytics, data science, or a related field.
• 6+ years experience using PowerBI/Tableau, DAX, R, SQL for data manipulation and visualization on large datasets.
• 5+ years experience in a relevant technical domain (e.g., cloud services, security), technical sales, marketing, or product management.
• Experience managing vendors or consultants who produce insights.
• Experience in ad domain, scaling projects, and data management.
• Ability to travel 25% – 35%.

Nice to have

• 8+ years experience in analytics or related fields.
• 6+ years in a partner or account management/client service role.
• 6+ years in a data analysis role with programming experience.
• Experience with Python, PowerPivot, Microsoft Advertising API.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a culture of inclusion built on values of respect, integrity, and accountability.
• Expected to work from the office at least four days per week if within a 50-mile commute of a designated Microsoft office in the U.S.
• Opportunity to contribute to a high-performing team culture with enthusiasm and imagination.
• Access to additional benefits and compensation information.