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Job Description: New
Data Project Manager
United States
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We are Brainlabs, the High-Performance media agency, on a mission to become the world's biggest and best independent media agency. We plan and buy media that delivers profitable and sustained business impact. And what’s our formula? Superteams of Brainlabbers, fueled by data and enabled by technology.

Brainlabs has always been a culture-first company. In fact, from the very beginnings of the agency a set of shared principles, philosophies and values was documented in The Brainlabs Handbook, helping us create our unique culture.

As with everything here we always seek to adapt and improve so The Brainlabs Handbook has been fine-tuned to become The Brainlabs Culture Code.

This Culture Code consists of 12 codes that talk to what it means to be a Brainlabber. It’s a joint commitment to continuous development and creating a company that we can all be proud of, where Brainlabbers can turn up to do great work, make great friends and win together.

You can read The Brainlabs Culture Code in full here.

Role type: Contractor - 3 Months with Opportunity for Extension
Team: Data Team
Reporting to: Associate Director, Data Strategy
Estimated Start: September 2025
Location: New York City
Work Authorization: Must be legally entitled to work in the United States

What's the role
We are seeking an experienced Data Project Manager to join our digital-first media agency. The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader who can develop and execute comprehensive data projects that drive measurable business outcomes. This role sits at the intersection of project management, marketing and business strategy, leading the development of robust data initiatives that balance both long-term data infrastructure goals and short-term analytical deliverables.

So, tell me about the company
Brainlabs is culture-first. You’ve probably heard other companies describe themselves as people, clients, or profit first – but we see people, clients and profit as the building blocks of our ecosystem. Culture powers all three and we know that when the ecosystem is balanced, we all win! That's why the culture we cultivate is a culture of winning together.

To learn more about what it’s like to be a Brainlabber, check out our culture code.

What you do
Responsible for understanding business objectives and data strategy to develop, implement, and execute comprehensive data project plans
Develop cross-functional data strategies that align with organizational goals and data governance policies
Includes, but not limited to: project scoping, resource allocation, timeline management, risk assessment, quality assurance frameworks, and compliance protocols
Partner with business stakeholders to translate organizational needs into actionable data project objectives
Drive innovation in data approaches, incorporating the latest industry trends and best practices
Partner with internal teams to ensure seamless integration of data strategy, governance, and delivery, including:

Business stakeholders and executives: Foster strong partnerships to understand business needs and data requirements
Data engineering and analytics teams: Develop and implement technical frameworks to support project objectives
IT and infrastructure teams: Ensure seamless integration of data systems and security protocols
Compliance and legal teams: Ensure data projects adhere to regulatory requirements and data protection standards
Vendor and technology partners: Develop innovative solutions and evaluate new data technologies
Responsible for partnering with senior leadership, data analysts, and business leads to bring proactive thought leadership to data initiatives

Who you are
Required Qualifications
4+ years of experience in data project management, with significant expertise in marketing-led data projects
Proven track record of developing and executing successful end-to-end data management projects
Experience with data architecture, data modeling, and data quality assurance methodologies
Experience with project management tools and methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall)
Proficiency with database systems, ETL processes, and data analytics platforms
Strong experience with data management technologies (data warehouses, lakes, pipelines, and cloud platforms)
Strong experience in data science methodologies (e.g. python)
Proven experience taking complex technical concepts and building easy-to-understand presentations for both technical and business audiences
Strong presentation, communication, and leadership abilities