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Company description

Publicis Groupe, known for its world-renowned creativity, best in class technology and data assets, and digital and consulting expertise, is one of the world’s largest communications groups. With 108,000 staff in over 100 countries, the Groupe has capabilities in Creative, Media, Digital Business Transformation and Production.

Publicis Groupe has transformed its business model and its organizational structure to put its clients at the centre and to facilitate access to all its services in a fluid, modular way. Today, Publicis Groupe is organized across 4 Solutions Hubs - Publicis Communications, Publicis Media, Publicis Sapient, and Publicis Health- for easier connectivity and integration, fostering collaboration throughout the Groupe; while Epsilon at the core will fuel the Groupe’s entire operations to deliver personalized experiences at scale.

As a Connecting Company for the Connected Age, Publicis Groupe is able to deliver winning solutions for clients through the Power of One - driven by a common purpose, a powerful spirit, shared behaviours, great character and a relentless focus on our clients.

Helping Our Clients Unlock Growth in the Platform World

•Publicis exists to help our clients unlock growth. Through the Power of One, we are seamlessly connected to partner with our clients so that they can Unlock Growth in the Platform World.”

- Arthur Sadoun, Chairman and CEO, Publicis Groupe.

Opportunity

Publicis Groupe is searching for a talented individual to join the team and our bespoke agency for a globally recognized company known for its iconic brands across Snacking, Petcare and Food & Nutrition across our network and around the globe. This is a unique opportunity to partner with iconic brands on their marketing transformation journey. You will help enable the client to future-proof their business, whilst also being part of a Power of One model that integrates media, production, data & tech, social, influencer and commerce to create end-to-end PESO experiences.

The global team will consist of individuals from over 70+ markets, all operating with the same vision: To build a better today, for tomorrow.

Overview

The **Vice President, Data Science** at Starcom will lead the design, development, and deployment of end-to-end analytics solutions, with a strong emphasis on **hands-on development within the Databricks environment** . This role sits within our Analytics + Technology (A+T) team and serves as a key driver of innovation and applied analytics for both internal teams and external clients.

We are looking for a **self-sufficient, technically fluent leader** who can prototype solutions independently while effectively collaborating across diverse, cross-functional teams—including data engineers, software developers, strategists, media planners, and client stakeholders.

The ideal candidate is deeply curious, adaptable, and action-oriented—with the technical depth to build sophisticated solutions and the communication skills to make insights impactful across the organization.

What We’re Looking For

+ Intellectual curiosity and the ability to solve ambiguous problems independently

+ A strong blend of technical fluency and business acumen

+ A collaborative mindset, willing to lead while working hands-on

+ The initiative to create value proactively, even in fluid or loosely defined environments

Responsibilities

+ Lead the design and prototyping of advanced analytics applications, building directly within the Databricks ecosystem using Python, PySpark, and SQL.

+ Collaborate closely with media, marketing, and technology teams to understand business goals and identify opportunities where data science can create measurable value.

+ Translate complex business challenges into testable hypotheses and robust machine learning models.

+ Own the full lifecycle of analytics projects—from initial exploration and proof-of-concept to working with engineers to scale solutions for production use.

+ Work directly with internal and external stakeholders to plan and prioritize analytics roadmaps, ensuring solutions align to strategic goals.

+ Develop repeatable frameworks, best practices, and standards for advanced analytics, data modeling, and experimentation.

+ Guide the creation and maintenance of data pipelines, modeling workflows, and dashboards that integrate into existing enterprise data and visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau Server, MS SQL Server).

+ Mentor junior team members and act as a thought leader across the analytics organization.

Qualifications

+ Bachelor's, Master’s, or Ph.D. in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Economics)

+ **5+ years of applied data science experience** , ideally within media, marketing, or a related industry.

+ **Expertise in Python** , SQL, and PySpark; strong comfort working in **Databricks** (including notebooks, job clusters, and serverless compute)

+ Deep understanding of statistical modeling and machine learning techniques, including but not limited to:

+ Regression (linear, logistic, survival, time-series)

+ Classification (SVM, Random Forest, Gradient Boosting)

+ Clustering (K-means, hierarchical)

+ Forecasting, experimental design, sensitivity analysis

+ Experience with core Python libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, Plotly); familiarity with R or SAS is a plus.

+ Proven ability to **develop independently while communicating clearly with non-technical stakeholders.**

+ Experience designing and deploying **analytics pipelines and solutions that integrate with APIs, databases, and enterprise platforms.**

+ Familiarity with digital media technologies (DSPs, SSPs, DMPs, etc.) and advertising analytics is strongly preferred.

+ Experience working in **hybrid or multi-cloud environments** (Azure, AWS, GCP) and technologies such as Snowflake, Spark, TensorFlow is a plus.

+ Previous experience in a media agency or marketing services environment is a strong plus.

Additional information

Starcom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

The Power of One starts with our people! To do powerful things, we offer powerful resources. Our best-in-class wellness and benefits offerings include:

+ Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more

+ Monetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and Fertility

+ Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption

+ Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance

+ Tuition Assistance

+ Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and more

+ Matching Gifts programs

+ Flexible working arrangements

+ 'Work Your World’ Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility)

+ Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances

The benefits offerings listed are available to U.S. based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents.

Compensation Range: $163,210 - $234,570 annaually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 8/27/2025.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact [email protected]. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.