Job Description

Job Description (Project Manager - Media Analytics)

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We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Media & Entertainment Practice and lead delivery engagements focused on content performance analytics, audience measurement, and media insights.

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The ideal candidate will possess robust project and stakeholder management capabilities along with a solid understanding of media datasets spanning linear TV, syndicated measurement, and streaming/CTV ecosystems. The individual will work closely with clients, analytics teams, data engineers, and business stakeholders to drive successful program execution and deliver high-quality analytics solutions.

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This role requires a blend of delivery leadership, client management, analytical thinking, and domain expertise to help media clients unlock actionable insights from content and audience data.

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Job Responsibilities

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- Lead end-to-end project delivery for media analytics engagements, ensuring projects are executed on time, within scope, and meeting quality standards.
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- Partner with clients and business stakeholders to understand objectives, define requirements, and manage expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
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- Create and maintain project plans, risk registers, status reports, and governance mechanisms to ensure effective execution and visibility.
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- Drive cross-functional collaboration between analytics, data engineering, product, and business teams.
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- Manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities while ensuring timely delivery of key milestones and client commitments.
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- Build strong relationships with client stakeholders and serve as the primary point of contact for delivery-related discussions.
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- Monitor project health,



identify risks proactively, and implement mitigation strategies to address delivery challenges.
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- Support interpretation and application of media datasets including syndicated, linear/TV, and streaming/CTV data for analytics use cases.
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- Mentor and guide junior team members while fostering a culture of accountability, learning, and operational excellence.
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- Ensure analytics outputs and deliverables align with business objectives and generate measurable value for clients.
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- Facilitate stakeholder reviews, executive updates, and strategic discussions based on project progress and analytical findings.
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- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across project delivery, governance, and team effectiveness.
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Skills

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Must Have

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- 6+ years of overall professional experience with a minimum of 2+ years in Project/Program Management.
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- Strong experience working with media datasets, including syndicated measurement, linear TV, and streaming/CTV data.
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- Proven track record of leading analytics or data-driven projects from initiation through delivery.
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- Excellent project planning, tracking, execution, and governance capabilities.
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- Strong client-facing experience with demonstrated stakeholder management skills across business and technical teams.
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- Experience managing distributed and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
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- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business objectives into actionable execution plans.
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- Strong ownership mindset with the ability to independently drive outcomes and resolve delivery challenges.
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- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high-quality deliverables and client satisfaction.
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- Advanced SQL proficiency and experience working with large-scale data environments.
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- Advanced Excel and Business Intelligence/Analytics experience.
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- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Good to Have

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- Experience with modern big data platforms such as Databricks, Spark, Hadoop, or cloud-based analytics environments.
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- Exposure to PySpark, Python, and data engineering concepts.
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- Experience with visualization and reporting tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
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- Familiarity with AWS, Azure, GCP, Snowflake, or similar cloud platforms.
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- Consulting experience supporting Media & Entertainment clients.
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- Experience in content analytics, audience measurement, content performance reporting, media planning, or research analytics.
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- Knowledge of Agile, Scrum, or hybrid project delivery methodologies.
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- PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum Master, or equivalent project management certifications.
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Eligibility

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- Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, Business Administration, Analytics, Statistics, Computer Science, Media Studies, or a related field.
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- Strong academic and professional track record with demonstrated success in delivery management and client engagement roles.
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