Kepler executes engineered marketing, where every message & ad delivered helps create a more personalized & productive relationship between brands & their consumers. We do this by acting as clients agency of record, as their in-house team, or some hybrid of the two & by harnessing data & technology across all paid digital media & data-driven CRM channels.

Kepler prides itself on being a great place to work. In fact, were proud to share that AdAge recognized Kepler among the Best Place to Work in 2022, validating our investment in our team & our clients.

• We're transparent with our employees. You'll hear updates on company financials, how we're performing against bonus goals, & how we're responding to challenges we face. 
• We're growing. For you, that means unparalleled growth opportunities & a role in shaping the direction of the company. 
• We're fun. You'll work with & learn from the smartest people in the industry & have a blast doing it.  

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a transformational leader to drive the next evolution of our Costa Rica Data Strategy & Analytics (DS&A) team. As the senior-most DS&A leader in our Costa Rica office, you will spearhead a strategic expansion of our team's capabilities from data management excellence into advanced analytics & marketing technology. This is a unique opportunity to:

• Lead & shape the transformation of an established ~20person team
• Build a multi-disciplinary center of excellence spanning Data, Analytics, & Tech practices (pulling from established Analytics & Tech playbooks in the US)
• Define & implement new training programs that will upskill talent across multiple disciplines
• Drive the team's evolution from operational excellence to strategic client partnership

The Role:

Initially, you will focus on team leadership & capability building, gradually expanding to include strategic client leadership responsibilities. You will collaborate with DS&A Leadership to develop & execute a cross-practice training curriculum while managing day-to-day team operations & mentoring the next generation of analytics leaders.

Team Lead Responsibilities:

• Lead & develop a 12-16 person team of Analysts, Senior Analysts, & Managers, including direct management of 1-3 Managers
• Help design & implement cross-practice training curriculum to upskill team in Analytics, Tech, & Client Service 
• Drive operational excellence through team management, resource planning, & performance development 
• Champion Kepler's proprietary tools & technologies, providing strategic feedback & driving adoption 
• Partner with senior leadership on departmental strategy, best practices, & team development 
• Support business development through scope & pricing recommendations, as well as direct contributions to pitches & other BD exercises
• During onboarding, weekly in-office presence required. After 90 days, in-office presence required once/month in accordance with the broader teams schedule.
• There will also be the opportunity to help DS&A Leadership seed & develop a DS&A practice in our Philippines office.
• Administrative & performance management oversight in collaboration with HR & other local leadership

Client Lead Responsibilities:

• Be the senior-most DS&A contact across a book of client accounts, owning client relationships & deliverables across measurement strategy, analytics, & reporting 
• Drive adoption of advanced measurement solutions including brand lift studies, matched market testing, & data clean rooms 
• Develop client-specific roadmaps that align with business objectives & drive revenue growth 
• Translate complex data into actionable insights for senior client stakeholders 
• Some North American travel may be required

Required Qualifications:

• 8-10+ years in marketing analytics, data science, or ad tech 
• Proven team leadership experience; analytics training program development a plus
• Expertise in 1-2 practice areas (Data, Analytics, Tech) with working knowledge across all three 
• Appetite for innovation & AI-driven automation
• Detail-oriented with hands-on leadership approach
• Strong SQL skills & experience with:
• Media analytics & testing design
• Marketing measurement solutions (MMM, attribution)
• Data clean rooms (AMC preferred)
• Demonstrated success in:
• Building senior client relationships
• Developing junior talent
• Problem-solving complex marketing challenges, & translating analytical processes & results for non-technical audiences
• Leading organizational change
• Excellence in English communication & time management
• BA/BS degree required

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Benefits & Perks

• Competitive health & dental benefits
• Tuition reimbursement & training stipend
• Hybrid Office/WFH Schedules: office supplies, internet, & phone stipend
• Work from Anywhere 4 weeks per year
• Stocked kitchen, & other team outings
• Collaborative & friendly work space, easily commutable location
• Volunteering & altruism opportunities
• Team building lunches & events, & company celebrations: Summer, Halloween, Holidays, & many multicultural holidays recognized/celebrated
• If something is important to you thats not listed here, let us know!

Career & Development Focus

• Ongoing learning & development for education opportunities such as webinars, books, classes, relevant conferences & events
• Opportunities to pursue business related side projects & Hackathons
• Environment of learning from peers, including 30+ class training program, Kepler University, powered by Center of Excellence & Tiger Team subject matter expert groups
• Opportunity to work with cutting edge technology & industry thought leaders
• Kepler Rocket Mentorship Program: beneficial for the development of both mentors & mentees

**All applications must include a Resume & Cover Letter in English to be considered. 

Kepler is a people first organization. If this role piques your interest but you may not check every box, we still encourage you to apply! Studies show that imposter syndrome can prevent women & people of color from applying unless they meet every single qualification. We welcome all who are interested to apply, you just might be a great candidate for this role or others. 

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