Manager, Marketing Analytics

Sphera is a leading global provider of enterprise software and services that enables companies to manage and optimize their environmental, health, safety and sustainability. Our mission is to create a safer, more sustainable and productive world.

Sphera is a portfolio company of Blackstone, a U.S.-based alternative asset investment company that focuses on private equity, technology and innovation, and more. Blackstone businesses succeed through strong partnerships, a personalized approach and a commitment to exceptional performance with uncompromising integrity. Sphera and Blackstone are leaders in the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) space.

We are guided by our core values of Customer Centricity, Accountability, Bias to Action, Innovation, and Collaboration. These values help us recruit the right talent to join our rapidly expanding team around the globe. It is important to us that each and every Spherion is not only eager to challenge themselves and knows how to get work done but is an awesome addition to our company culture.

As the Manager of Reporting & Analytics reporting to the VP Marketing Operations & Digital, you will be a working manager a team of reporting and lead specialists while being responsible for overseeing the creation, implementation, and maintenance of data reporting systems.  Critical to this role is the hands-on developing and standardizing how we measure and bring insights to life visually for program performance, identifying trends and opportunities, and communicating key findings to senior leadership to drive strategic decision-making across the organization. 

Chicago area base is desired, but North America based remote is available to the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership:
  • Define the overall reporting and analytics strategy aligned with business objectives, identifying key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track progress. 
  • Develop and manage the reporting and analytics roadmap, including technology upgrades and data infrastructure improvements. 
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and translate them into actionable data insights. 
• Team Management:
  • Lead and mentor a team of data and marketing lead specialists, assigning tasks, providing guidance, and developing their analytical skills. 
  • Foster a data-driven culture within the team and across the organization, encouraging the use of data for informed decision-making. 
  • Manage offshore and agency resources
• Data Analysis and Reporting:
  • Design and build complex data visualizations and dashboards using business intelligence tools (Power BI) to present insights effectively. 
  • Create Executive, CMO and Practitioner dashboards, comprehensive reports that provide actionable insights to stakeholders across different levels of the organization. 
  • Work with 6sense to provide segmentation support to the marketing management and digital marketing teams, enabling top-performing programs.
• Data Governance and Quality:
  • Ensure data quality and integrity by establishing data governance processes, including data cleansing, validation, and documentation. 
  • Work cross-functionally to gain alignment for maintenance and improvement of data sourced systems
  • Monitor data pipelines and systems to identify and address potential data issues. 
• Communication and Stakeholder Management:
  • Communicate complex data insights clearly and concisely to senior leadership, providing recommendations based on analysis. 
  • Proactively identify areas of opportunity and present data-driven recommendations to improve business performance. 
  • Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across different departments to understand their reporting needs. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher required
• Degree in business analytics, accounting, economics, or related discipline preferred
• 6+ years of experience in product, marketing, finance; experience evaluating complex business problems, data analysis and devising recommendations
• Experience in Analytics, Consulting, Marketing, Product, or Strategy preferred

Technology:

Salesforce.com, SQL Server/Azure, 6sense, Power BI, LeanData, ZoomInfo, GA4, Looker Studio, M365

Pay:

Commensurate with relevant qualifications and experience

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Health Savings Account

• Flexible Spending Account

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

• Life and Disability Insurance

• Critical Illness Insurance

• Accident Insurance

• Hospital Indemnity Insurance

• Paid Time Off and Holidays

• Flexible Working Schedule

Sphera is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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