Platforms Analytical Lead

Google Google · Big Tech · Toronto, ON +1

This role is a Platforms Analytical Lead at Google, focusing on leveraging the Google Marketing Platform (GMP) to drive business growth for major clients and agencies. The role involves partnering with sales teams, using advanced analytics, measurement, and testing to provide data-driven insights and recommendations. While the role mentions "AI-era" and "Generative AI" in the context of using AI tools and techniques for analysis and automation, the core function is not building AI models but rather applying analytical expertise to advertising and marketing solutions.

What you'd actually do

  1. Support the growth of Google Marketing Platform through analysis of customer's data and platform utilization.
  2. Leverage advanced analytical approaches and measurement methods to produce business-focused insights and help customers understand the value of Google tech and advertising investments.
  3. Test via experimentation and learning agendas, share learnings across sectors, and implement best practices with cross-functional partners.
  4. Develop forward thinking, data-driven recommendations that align with client business objectives.
  5. Partner with Programmatic Sales, Google Marketing Platform ad tech Sales, Data Measurement & Analytics teams, Product Managers, and Sales Operations to develop scalable use cases and frameworks to prove the value of advanced usage and feature adoption.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 years of experience in media analytics, marketing analytics, media measurement, advertising sales, digital media, consulting, financial analysis, or data science, or equivalent field.

Nice to have

  • Experience with Google Cloud/BigQuery to analyze large datasets and deliver actionable, data-driven insights.
  • Proven ability to advise clients on business performance, influencing strategic decisions through expert measurement and brand analysis.
  • Advanced expertise in experimental design (A/B testing, incrementality) and measurement (MMM, MTA) across Google Marketing Platform (DV360/CM360) and digital channels.
  • Proficient in statistical analysis, SQL, ROI modeling, and predictive/ML techniques (regression, clustering, NLP) using Generative AI to automate data workflows.
  • Strong communicator and adept at presenting complex technical findings as simple, compelling stories for stakeholders at all levels.

What the JD emphasized

  • 8 years of experience in media analytics, marketing analytics, media measurement, advertising sales, digital media, consulting, financial analysis, or data science, or equivalent field.