Senior Manager – Data Science & Marketing Effectiveness (MMM)

KITE are delighted to be recruiting for the following Senior Manager Data Science & Marketing Effectiveness (MMM) role, on behalf of our global independent analytics client, based in their London UK office. Please get in touch for further details…

About Our Company

We transform how organisations make critical business decisions. Since 2006, we’ve been helping companies build sustained competitive advantage through AI-powered Managed Solutions. Our dual purpose is Competitiveness and Sustainability, because lasting leadership is built on both.

Our solutions are a unique combination of people and technology. We combine our Decisions platform with embedded experts in marketing, commercial effectiveness, and data science, connecting decisions across business domains to drive real, positive, scalable, and lasting impact.

With a full in-house team and offices in Paris, London, New York, Hong Kong, and Shanghai, we commit to responsibility and frugality in AI, systematically building competitive advantage, and being loyal to our values and DNA.

Responsibilities Of Role

As a Senior Manager in Marketing Effectiveness, you will lead multiple high-impact programs for strategic clients, manage multi-account portfolios, and drive both business growth and talent development. You will oversee teams, ensure delivery excellence, and strengthen our market position.

Strategic Portfolio & Project Leadership

• Lead a portfolio of strategic client projects (multi-accounts) or a major regional project under Partner supervision
• Define, steer, and monitor strategic project roadmaps leveraging our solutions models and standards
• Ensure robust governance: data quality, model accuracy, actionable insights, and on-time, high-value delivery
• Pilot portfolio growth, margin, costs, and ROI to meet business objectives
• Secure alignment of resources for high-quality delivery in line with our strategy
• Translate complex analytics into compelling narratives and actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders and C-suite clients
• Support clients in optimising marketing spend, improving segmentation, enhancing campaign performance, and maximising ROI
• Lead contributions to RFPs and pitches, reinforcing our commercial visibility
  
  

People & HR Leadership

• Line manage multiple team members, overseeing performance, conducting regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and talent assessments, while ensuring high-quality delivery, profitability, and client satisfaction
• Lead HR and talent development initiatives, including annual talent reviews, career development planning, succession planning, and retention strategies, achieving retention of direct reports
• Mentor and coach managers, analysts, and junior staff, promoting knowledge sharing and developing team capabilities
• Recruit, align, and develop resources to build high-performing teams, retaining top talent
• Encourage collaboration, communication, and high engagement across squads
  
  

Account & Business Growth

• Serve as the operational and strategic point of contact for key accounts, maintaining strong long-term client relationships
• Identify cross-sell and upsell opportunities and support global account growth strategies
• Contribute to the scoping and design of new projects, ensuring business cases align with our capabilities
• Represent us externally at conferences, events, and client forums
• Track and animate realised client business gains from partnership with us, drive a narrative of program value to account stakeholders
  
  

Practice & Thought Leadership

• Share and document best practices across the community to promote mastery of delivery
• Contribute to building/developing verticals, domains, or leading strategic projects locally or globally
• Contribute to upskilling strategies for office teams in client management, PMO, and project leadership
• Act as an ambassador of culture, role-modelling our core values: Curiosity, Creativity, Excellence, Generosity, Enjoyment
  
  

YOUR PROFILE

Experience & Technical Skills

• 9+ years’ experience in econometrics, MMM, marketing effectiveness, or data science analytics
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Statistics, Econometrics, Data Science, Economics, Applied Mathematics, Marketing Analytics, or a related field
• Knowledge in Python, SQL, Excel, and visualisation tools; experience with Databricks, Azure, or other cloud/data platforms is a plus
• Deep understanding of econometrics, regression, Bayesian statistics, and advanced modelling techniques
• Proven ability to handle large datasets, optimise pipelines, and deliver high-quality outputs
• Track record of translating complex model outputs into strategic, business-focused recommendations
• Fluent English is mandatory
  
  

Client & People Management

• Experienced in line management, HR responsibilities, Performance reviews and career development
• Proven ability to lead multiple project teams and manage priorities autonomously
• Excellent communication, storytelling, and presentation skills for senior stakeholders and C-suite clients
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving mindset and focus on continuous improvement
• Experienced in mentoring, coaching, talent development, and fostering team growth
• Skilled in client account management, maintaining relationships, and driving portfolio growth
• Contributes to thought leadership and forward-looking perspectives on marketing measurement and MMM
  
  

Soft Skills

• Collaborative, proactive, and results-driven
• Positive, resilient, and adaptable in fast-paced environments
• Curious, creative, and committed to delivering high-quality work
  
  

WHY JOIN US

• We believe your ideas truly matter. Here, your ideas are yours to build and bring to life. We embrace an entrepreneurial spirit, encouraging you to push boundaries to achieve meaningful impact. But it’s not just about individual success: we thrive on collaboration and enriching one another.
• Together, we’re constantly learning and growing, whether through personalized career paths and training, challenging projects, mentorship, or simply through the diverse perspectives we bring to the table
• And perhaps more importantly, we believe in enjoying what we do. We offer a stimulating and safe environment where you can thrive as your authentic self
• In 2023, we obtained the “mission-driven company” status, reflecting our strong commitment to CSR
• Our purpose: Accelerate organisations’ transformation towards sustainability through the application of data science and artificial intelligence
• We are part of the French Tech 120 ranking. We have been selected by La French Tech to join the prestigious group of the top 120 French scale-ups, recognised for their potential to become international leaders
  
  

What’s On Offer

• A compensation package from £98,000 + 20% bonus + Corporate bonus
• 4% matched pension
• 25 days Holiday + Bank holidays + extra day Tenure leave
• Private medical care
• Life insurance
• Critical illness cover
• Salary sacrifice bike scheme
• Access to our Academy training catalogue and certifications
• Events and seminars to stay close to your community
• Light vibrant premises in a central area in the heart of London
• + many other company benefits
  
  

As an employer, we offer equal employment opportunities to all, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, social status, disability, or age. We strive to develop an inclusive work environment that reflects diversity within its teams.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analysing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.