Media Analytics Manager

Job Description (Project Manager - Media Analytics)

Designation: Sr. Consultant / Manager Job Location: Bengaluru / Gurugram Shift Timing: 1:00 PM IST - 10:00 PM IST Experience: 6+ Years (with at least 2+ years of Project Management experience)

WE ARE LOOKING FOR IMMEDIATE JOINERS

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Media & Entertainment Practice and lead delivery engagements focused on content performance analytics, audience measurement, and media insights.

The ideal candidate will possess strong project and stakeholder management capabilities along with a solid understanding of media datasets spanning linear TV, syndicated measurement, and streaming/CTV ecosystems. The individual will work closely with clients, analytics teams, data engineers, and business stakeholders to drive successful program execution and deliver high-quality analytics solutions.

This role requires a blend of delivery leadership, client management, analytical thinking, and domain expertise to help media clients unlock actionable insights from content and audience data.

Job Responsibilities

· Lead end-to-end project delivery for media analytics engagements, ensuring projects are executed on time, within scope, and meeting quality standards.

· Partner with clients and business stakeholders to understand objectives, define requirements, and manage expectations throughout the project lifecycle.

· Create and maintain project plans, risk registers, status reports, and governance mechanisms to ensure effective execution and visibility.

· Drive cross-functional collaboration between analytics, data engineering, product, and business teams.

· Manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities while ensuring timely delivery of key milestones and client commitments.

· Build strong relationships with client stakeholders and serve as the primary point of contact for delivery-related discussions.

· Monitor project health, identify risks proactively, and implement mitigation strategies to address delivery challenges.

· Support interpretation and application of media datasets including syndicated, linear/TV, and streaming/CTV data for analytics use cases.

· Mentor and guide junior team members while fostering a culture of accountability, learning, and operational excellence.

· Ensure analytics outputs and deliverables align with business objectives and generate measurable value for clients.

· Facilitate stakeholder reviews, executive updates, and strategic discussions based on project progress and analytical findings.

· Drive continuous improvement initiatives across project delivery, governance, and team effectiveness.

Skills

Must Have

· 6+ years of overall professional experience with a minimum of 2+ years in Project/Program Management.

· Strong experience working with media datasets, including syndicated measurement, linear TV, and streaming/CTV data.

· Proven track record of leading analytics or data-driven projects from initiation through delivery.

· Excellent project planning, tracking, execution, and governance capabilities.

· Strong client-facing experience with demonstrated stakeholder management skills across business and technical teams.

· Experience managing distributed and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business objectives into actionable execution plans.

· Strong ownership mindset with the ability to independently drive outcomes and resolve delivery challenges.

· Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high-quality deliverables and client satisfaction.

· Advanced SQL proficiency and experience working with large-scale data environments.

· Advanced Excel and Business Intelligence/Analytics experience.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Good to Have

· Experience with modern big data platforms such as Databricks, Spark, Hadoop, or cloud-based analytics environments.

· Exposure to PySpark, Python, and data engineering concepts.

· Experience with visualization and reporting tools such as Tableau or Power BI.

· Familiarity with AWS, Azure, GCP, Snowflake, or similar cloud platforms.

· Consulting experience supporting Media & Entertainment clients.

· Experience in content analytics, audience measurement, content performance reporting, media planning, or research analytics.

· Knowledge of Agile, Scrum, or hybrid project delivery methodologies.

· PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum Master, or equivalent project management certification