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Manager, Analytics, Data Platform & Partnerships

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$80K - $110K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Role Overview The Manager, Analytics, Data Platform & Partnerships is responsible for supporting the development and commercialization of Quad's data ecosystem by enabling strategic data partnerships ...

Data Engineering Director

Chicago, IL · On-site

$170K - $213K/yr

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  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This person will drive sales, serve as the solution architect for data platform and integration opportunities, and provide technical leadership through delivery. The right candidate brings senior ...

Data & AI Platform Engineer

Chicago, IL

$118K - $141K/yr

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  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Support day-to-day operations for cloud data platforms (workspace/project setup, access requests, basic configuration, troubleshooting). * Assist with platform hygiene: organizing environments ...

Summary The Director, Data and AI/ML platform strategy is a strategic leadership who will lead the development and execution of data and AI/ML platform strategy and will share the vision for platform ...

Senior Data & AI Platform Engineer

Chicago, IL

$69.25 - $92.75/hr

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  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Data & Analytics Platform Leadership * Serve as the technical authority across a core platform (Fabric, Snowflake, or Databricks) plus a BI tool (Power BI or Tableau), and provide working depth ...

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Manager, Analytics, Data Platform & Partnerships

Quad

Chicago, IL • On-site, Remote

$80K - $110K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Role Overview

The Manager, Analytics, Data Platform & Partnerships is responsible for supporting the development and commercialization of Quad's data ecosystem by enabling strategic data partnerships and licensing solutions. This role works closely with sales, product, legal, and data teams to position third-party data assets, define usage rights, and ensure data solutions are effectively packaged and delivered to clients.

Acting as a bridge between external data providers and internal teams, this role helps translate partner capabilities into market-ready offerings that support client growth and Quad's integrated marketing solutions.

Chicago or Sussex offices, 4 days a week; Remote if outside of the Quad office locations

Key Responsibilities

Sales Support & Commercial Enablement

  • Partner with sales and account teams to incorporate third-party and licensed data into client solutions.
  • Support client conversations by explaining data sourcing, usage rights, and value propositions of external data assets.
  • Contribute to proposals, RFPs, and client materials involving data partnerships and licensing components.
  • Help position Quad's data ecosystem, including owned and partner data, in a clear and differentiated way.

Data Partnership Management

  • Support relationships with third-party data providers, including onboarding, coordination, and ongoing collaboration.
  • Assist in evaluating new data partners based on quality, coverage, compliance, and commercial viability.
  • Maintain awareness of partner capabilities, data attributes, and applicable use cases.

Licensing & Compliance Coordination

  • Work with legal and compliance teams to ensure proper use of licensed data, including adherence to contracts, privacy regulations, and usage restrictions.
  • Help define and communicate data usage terms internally and externally.
  • Ensure alignment between what is sold and what is contractually and operationally deliverable.

Solution Development & Integration

  • Collaborate with internal teams to integrate third-party data into audience solutions and campaign strategies.
  • Help define how partner data enhances targeting, segmentation, and overall marketing effectiveness.
  • Ensure data solutions are scalable, operationally feasible, and aligned with Quad's capabilities.

Market & Capability Development

  • Stay current on trends in data marketplaces, identity resolution, privacy, and third-party data usage.
  • Support development of go-to-market materials and internal education related to data partnerships.
  • Identify opportunities to expand Quad's data ecosystem through new partnerships or licensing models.
     

Experience

  • 5+ years of experience in data-driven marketing, data partnerships, data licensing, or related roles.
  • Experience working with third-party data providers, data marketplaces, or cooperative databases.
  • Background in marketing services, data services, or adtech/martech environments.

Capabilities

  • Understanding of data licensing models, usage rights, and privacy considerations (CCPA, GDPR, etc.).
  • Ability to translate complex data concepts into clear, practical applications for sales and clients.
  • Experience supporting proposals and solution development in a client-facing environment.
  • Familiarity with how third-party data is applied in direct marketing and/or omni-channel campaigns.

Collaboration & Communication

  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills across sales, legal, product, and data teams.
  • Ability to manage multiple partners and priorities simultaneously.
  • Clear communicator with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Core Competencies

  • Data partnerships & ecosystem development
  • Licensing & compliance awareness
  • Solution enablement
  • Cross-functional coordination
  • Client-focused communication
  • Commercial awareness

Employees can be expected to be paid an annualized salary range of $80,000-$110,000, based on variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions

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Rise is an award-winning, full-service Media Agency of Record that is backed by data and powered by people. We create omnichannel experiences using our proprietary tech stack and advanced analytics capabilities to help solve the unique struggles brands face today. This approach, with transparency at its core, specializes in omnichannel media, commerce and retail media, advanced in-home media, as well as content and creator marketing.  

We offer "Risers" the opportunity to work in an ever-evolving industry that will foster learning and development, provide an innovative work environment with diverse projects and clients, career advancement paths a collaborative team environment, corporate social responsibility initiatives, an inclusive and diverse culture, plus association with a reputable media agency.  We're looking for talent like you who can continue to elevate our work and culture.  
We offer comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement savings, paid time off, holidays and additional benefits.

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