Senior Data Scientist

About WPP Media
WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com. 

WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com.

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values: 

• Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity. 
• Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust. 
• Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise. 

Role Summary and Impact
We are now looking for a Senior Data Scientist who is eager to take a key role in shaping and driving our success going forward. In this role you will take a leading part in growing our clients and improving our models and output.

The person we are looking for is a leader that is equally in love with solving hard marketing problems using data, consulting the largest and most demanding brands and companies in Sweden, and mentoring a growing a team of analytical super stars.

Choreograph is WPP’s data and technology company. We connect the world’s data to help leading advertisers create greater business impact and deliver more growth. In Sweden, Choreograph operates as part of WPP Media, bringing together four departments: Analytics, Insights, Data Strategy, and Data & Tech Consulting. The role we are recruiting for is based in Analytics.

As a member of our team, you’ll join a group of experienced data scientists and marketing consultants who thrive on innovation, collaboration, and driving results.

Skills and Experience  
We’re looking for a Senior Data Scientist to join our growing team in Stockholm. In this role, you will work with:

• As your main task you will help our clients understand and measure the true impact of their marketing investment using measurement tools, including Marketing Mix Modelling. Your role will involve packaging and presenting these findings in a compelling way to engage and inform C-level client stakeholders at some of the biggest companies in the Nordics.
• You will also work hands-on, guide and steer colleagues to transform technical outputs - such as outputs from Python models - into clear, actionable insights. You will work on projects involving attribution modeling, experiments, and algorithm development, while also contributing to the development of automated reporting tools and other innovative data science initiatives.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's/Master’s degree in Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Business administration or similar
• Business mind-set and experience from marketing and media
• Excellent storytelling and communication skills, ability to explain technical issues and solutions to non-technical people
• Programming (we use Python as our main coding language)
• Expert level in statistics
• Experience using Cloud, SQL, GIT, PowerBI or similar relevant technologies
• You are fluent in both Swedish and English
• You have excellent skills in Excel and Powerpoint

Life at WPP Media & Benefits
Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. 

In Sweden, our benefits include a SEK 3,000 wellness allowance, a 37,5-hour workweek, half-days and “klämdagar" off, 30 days of vacation, and two paid volunteer days per year. WPP Media Sweden is a member of Almega, and all employees are covered by a collective bargaining agreement (kollektivavtal), which ensures occupational pension, insurance, and other negotiated terms. We host regular team activities, knowledge-sharing sessions, and wellness initiatives throughout the year. 

 WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.  
   
We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.  
 
Application
This is a full-time permanent position with a start date as soon as possible. We apply a six-month probationary period.  Please note that this role requires that you have the legal right to work in Sweden.
In addition to reviewing your CV and conducting interviews, our recruitment process includes a testing phase. Selection and interviews are ongoing, so please submit your application with your CV and cover letter as soon as possible. 

We believe that diverse perspectives make us stronger and encourage applications from people of all genders, backgrounds, and experiences. 

Contact
If you have questions about the position, feel free to contact Elias Betinakis, Country Lead Choreograph at elias.betinakis@wppmedia.com. Due to GDPR, we do not accept applications via email.   

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