Allison Worldwide
Data Analyst Project Manager
Allison Worldwide, Culver City, California, United States, 90232
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About Us We imagine the new . Inspire the next. And use the power of our creativity to help build up those around us. At Allison, we provide a limitless environment where you can build, create, and grow. Our openly collaborative and highly supportive culture is free from bureaucracy and red tape. With over 1,000 innovators from diverse backgrounds, we break new ground for world‑class clients across 50 global markets and dozens of industries. We believe in creating a space where everyone can freely express their opinions, share their ideas and dreams for the future, and be themselves.
We foster an inclusive culture that attracts builders from all backgrounds who can envision new solutions and create outcomes that move our clients' businesses forward, while helping everyone on the team learn and grow together. Our shared ideal of the builder's mindset is limitless and available to everyone, and we push the boundaries to create new and innovative solutions for our clients and ourselves.
We create lasting impact and relationships, and our culture fosters meaningful connections and friendships that last beyond the workplace. If you're ready to join a team that pushes you to be your best, supports you every step of the way, and celebrates your successes, welcome to the Allison family.
Overview The Data Analyst Project Manager serves as the primary client point of contact and owner of program outcomes while supporting the creation and delivery of project deliverables. You will orchestrate the research plan and reporting cadence, to ensure high-quality, on‑time delivery of insights, and translate findings into clear business recommendations that satisfy evolving client needs. You will partner closely with key client and internal stakeholders, while leading a small team of dedicated analysts, contribute hands‑on analysis while setting standards for data quality, storytelling, and impact.
Responsibilities What you will do
Help lead pieces of the business, managing several projects and workstreams to deliver award‑winning work on time and on budget
Serve as a creative, analytical mind on the team to provide strategic recommendations based on our advanced data analytics and methods
Be a data journalist by uncovering strategic findings and insights using a range of digital analytics techniques, such as social listening, to help support business objectives, identify trends and early warnings
Support efforts to compile, synthesize, and analyze data sets, as well as create reports and present to the client
Analyze content for trends and patterns that inform recommended actions
Leverage third‑party tools such as Brandwatch, Talkwalker, Meltwater, Cision, Critical Mentions and other tools, for analyzing results on a regular cadence (daily/monthly/quarterly) with minimal supervision
Provide leadership for the client’s analytics projects, planning, managing, leading, and presenting a wide variety of analysis from start to finish in close partnership with supporting analysts and account leads
Demonstrate masterful storytelling: mining and synthesizing varied sets of data for omnichannel views, displaying data visually and creatively, developing powerful presentations with concise, impactful narratives and timely, actionable learnings tied to business objectives
Analyze digital media content for trends and patterns that inform recommended actions
Think strategically and be insightful with the ability to tell a story that converts data into actionable insights
Understand client background and needs, including general business strategy, industry issues, products and services, key customers and competitors in the marketplace
Take initiative to proactively identify and solve challenges, collaborating with account leads to proposing new opportunities and optimizing workstreams
Develop rapport and a relationship of trust with key client personnel ranging from individual contributors to senior leadership, as well as internal account leads and supporting analysts
Stay updated on best‑in‑class measurements across social and earned media
Core Responsibilities
Client & Program Leadership
Serve as main POC for all program communications and escalations
Run weekly status calls; align on priorities, timelines, and success criteria
Manage scope, deliverable calendar (weekly, monthly, quarterly), and change requests
Oversee the assigned project team to ensure project deliverables are generated, complete, and delivered in accordance with the SOW
Build and maintain long‑term client relationships, including quarterly business reviews and performance reporting
Support organizational initiatives that enhance customer experience and long‑term client retention
Identify opportunities to upsell services or expand engagements with clients
Delivery & Quality
Contribute to reporting workload (e.g., data analysis, chart creation, insights generation, narrative framing, and executive summaries)
Review/QA all reports prior to delivery for accuracy, clarity, and alignment with the client’s objectives
Maintain a structured client feedback loop, documenting successes and failures for continuous improvement
Insights & Readouts
Lead executive‑level readouts (virtual & in‑person); tailor content to audience
Translate data to business impact, recommend actions, and secure next steps
Track and close all follow‑ups, owning cross‑functional coordination with the Data Analyst and any additional contributors
Become a SME within your assigned client project industries
Governance & Hygiene
Ensure documentation, version control, and on‑time filing of deliverables
Monitor client satisfaction; run quarterly relationship health checks
Qualifications
8+ years’ experience, within a Public Relations, Communications, Market Research, or Advertising agency preferably
6+ years in a client‑facing role (e.g., account management, consulting, research program management)
Bachelor's degree and a demonstrated passion for insights and analytics (Masters Preferred)
Strong technical background in SQL, Python, Spark, Hadoop, Oracle, Tableau, Quicksight, or PowerBI
Strong understanding of data and analytics concepts (e.g., governance, architecture, BI, advanced analytics)
Proven experience facilitating executive‑level meetings and in‑person presentations
Experience working with a variety of analytics platforms, translating data to measure campaign success, and providing data‑backed recommendations
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, including executive‑level presentation development
Demonstrated ability to balance strategic leadership with hands‑on technical execution
Strong business acumen and ability to identify upsell/cross‑sell opportunities
Experience with large‑scale, complex datasets and building automated workflows
Ability to motivate and inspire teams through change, challenge, and high expectations
Experience working with data visualization tools and creative ways to display information
Keen eye for data trends and the ability to investigate and articulate factors that may account for these trends
Ability to interpret data and provide strategic insight to answer business needs
Traditional, social listening, and media measurement experience + deep Excel experience
Strong presentation and problem‑solving skills
Strong verbal and written communication, organizational and time‑management
Experience with industry tools (TalkWalker, Brandwatch, SimilarWeb Pro, ComScore, MOZ) and others
Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills
Able to prioritize and comfortable with and adaptive to change
Highly motivated and eager to learn
Benefits
Hybrid work environment with home and office schedule (2+ days in office per week) and work from anywhere weeks
Comprehensive health benefits (healthcare, vision, dental, pet, home, and auto insurance)
Generous time off policies (unlimited paid time off, wellness days, national holidays, summer Fridays)
Four‑week sabbatical every five years of employment
Exceptional parental leave benefits
Global mentorship and networking programs
Monthly cell phone reimbursement
401k savings and employee stock purchase plan
Volunteer hours (20 hours annually) for designated non‑profit partner and personal choice
Globally driven DEI initiatives (Employee Advocacy Groups, DEI committee)
Career growth opportunities, such as Allison University (multi‑day customized trainings for each level)
Equal Opportunities We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our employees. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind and are committed to building an agency where everyone is welcome, and every voice is heard. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Information Technology
Industries Public Relations and Communications Services
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About Us We imagine the new . Inspire the next. And use the power of our creativity to help build up those around us. At Allison, we provide a limitless environment where you can build, create, and grow. Our openly collaborative and highly supportive culture is free from bureaucracy and red tape. With over 1,000 innovators from diverse backgrounds, we break new ground for world‑class clients across 50 global markets and dozens of industries. We believe in creating a space where everyone can freely express their opinions, share their ideas and dreams for the future, and be themselves.
We foster an inclusive culture that attracts builders from all backgrounds who can envision new solutions and create outcomes that move our clients' businesses forward, while helping everyone on the team learn and grow together. Our shared ideal of the builder's mindset is limitless and available to everyone, and we push the boundaries to create new and innovative solutions for our clients and ourselves.
We create lasting impact and relationships, and our culture fosters meaningful connections and friendships that last beyond the workplace. If you're ready to join a team that pushes you to be your best, supports you every step of the way, and celebrates your successes, welcome to the Allison family.
Overview The Data Analyst Project Manager serves as the primary client point of contact and owner of program outcomes while supporting the creation and delivery of project deliverables. You will orchestrate the research plan and reporting cadence, to ensure high-quality, on‑time delivery of insights, and translate findings into clear business recommendations that satisfy evolving client needs. You will partner closely with key client and internal stakeholders, while leading a small team of dedicated analysts, contribute hands‑on analysis while setting standards for data quality, storytelling, and impact.
Responsibilities What you will do
Help lead pieces of the business, managing several projects and workstreams to deliver award‑winning work on time and on budget
Serve as a creative, analytical mind on the team to provide strategic recommendations based on our advanced data analytics and methods
Be a data journalist by uncovering strategic findings and insights using a range of digital analytics techniques, such as social listening, to help support business objectives, identify trends and early warnings
Support efforts to compile, synthesize, and analyze data sets, as well as create reports and present to the client
Analyze content for trends and patterns that inform recommended actions
Leverage third‑party tools such as Brandwatch, Talkwalker, Meltwater, Cision, Critical Mentions and other tools, for analyzing results on a regular cadence (daily/monthly/quarterly) with minimal supervision
Provide leadership for the client’s analytics projects, planning, managing, leading, and presenting a wide variety of analysis from start to finish in close partnership with supporting analysts and account leads
Demonstrate masterful storytelling: mining and synthesizing varied sets of data for omnichannel views, displaying data visually and creatively, developing powerful presentations with concise, impactful narratives and timely, actionable learnings tied to business objectives
Analyze digital media content for trends and patterns that inform recommended actions
Think strategically and be insightful with the ability to tell a story that converts data into actionable insights
Understand client background and needs, including general business strategy, industry issues, products and services, key customers and competitors in the marketplace
Take initiative to proactively identify and solve challenges, collaborating with account leads to proposing new opportunities and optimizing workstreams
Develop rapport and a relationship of trust with key client personnel ranging from individual contributors to senior leadership, as well as internal account leads and supporting analysts
Stay updated on best‑in‑class measurements across social and earned media
Core Responsibilities
Client & Program Leadership
Serve as main POC for all program communications and escalations
Run weekly status calls; align on priorities, timelines, and success criteria
Manage scope, deliverable calendar (weekly, monthly, quarterly), and change requests
Oversee the assigned project team to ensure project deliverables are generated, complete, and delivered in accordance with the SOW
Build and maintain long‑term client relationships, including quarterly business reviews and performance reporting
Support organizational initiatives that enhance customer experience and long‑term client retention
Identify opportunities to upsell services or expand engagements with clients
Delivery & Quality
Contribute to reporting workload (e.g., data analysis, chart creation, insights generation, narrative framing, and executive summaries)
Review/QA all reports prior to delivery for accuracy, clarity, and alignment with the client’s objectives
Maintain a structured client feedback loop, documenting successes and failures for continuous improvement
Insights & Readouts
Lead executive‑level readouts (virtual & in‑person); tailor content to audience
Translate data to business impact, recommend actions, and secure next steps
Track and close all follow‑ups, owning cross‑functional coordination with the Data Analyst and any additional contributors
Become a SME within your assigned client project industries
Governance & Hygiene
Ensure documentation, version control, and on‑time filing of deliverables
Monitor client satisfaction; run quarterly relationship health checks
Qualifications
8+ years’ experience, within a Public Relations, Communications, Market Research, or Advertising agency preferably
6+ years in a client‑facing role (e.g., account management, consulting, research program management)
Bachelor's degree and a demonstrated passion for insights and analytics (Masters Preferred)
Strong technical background in SQL, Python, Spark, Hadoop, Oracle, Tableau, Quicksight, or PowerBI
Strong understanding of data and analytics concepts (e.g., governance, architecture, BI, advanced analytics)
Proven experience facilitating executive‑level meetings and in‑person presentations
Experience working with a variety of analytics platforms, translating data to measure campaign success, and providing data‑backed recommendations
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, including executive‑level presentation development
Demonstrated ability to balance strategic leadership with hands‑on technical execution
Strong business acumen and ability to identify upsell/cross‑sell opportunities
Experience with large‑scale, complex datasets and building automated workflows
Ability to motivate and inspire teams through change, challenge, and high expectations
Experience working with data visualization tools and creative ways to display information
Keen eye for data trends and the ability to investigate and articulate factors that may account for these trends
Ability to interpret data and provide strategic insight to answer business needs
Traditional, social listening, and media measurement experience + deep Excel experience
Strong presentation and problem‑solving skills
Strong verbal and written communication, organizational and time‑management
Experience with industry tools (TalkWalker, Brandwatch, SimilarWeb Pro, ComScore, MOZ) and others
Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills
Able to prioritize and comfortable with and adaptive to change
Highly motivated and eager to learn
Benefits
Hybrid work environment with home and office schedule (2+ days in office per week) and work from anywhere weeks
Comprehensive health benefits (healthcare, vision, dental, pet, home, and auto insurance)
Generous time off policies (unlimited paid time off, wellness days, national holidays, summer Fridays)
Four‑week sabbatical every five years of employment
Exceptional parental leave benefits
Global mentorship and networking programs
Monthly cell phone reimbursement
401k savings and employee stock purchase plan
Volunteer hours (20 hours annually) for designated non‑profit partner and personal choice
Globally driven DEI initiatives (Employee Advocacy Groups, DEI committee)
Career growth opportunities, such as Allison University (multi‑day customized trainings for each level)
Equal Opportunities We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our employees. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind and are committed to building an agency where everyone is welcome, and every voice is heard. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Information Technology
Industries Public Relations and Communications Services
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