Head of Data Platform & Reporting

829 is seeking a highly analytical, technical, and hands-on leader to build, scale, and operationalize the next generation of data infrastructure, analytics systems, and process automation architecture across the agency.

This role leads a small but specialized team, with support of contract engineers and analysts, to architect, implement, and maintain the underlying data systems that power measurement, forecasting, and operational efficiency.. This role primarily manages and oversees Apollo, 829’s proprietary data centralization and insights platform that powers operational efficiency, campaign performance, and decision-making across 829’s client base.

This is not a traditional agency reporting and BI role. This is a hands-on technical leadership position with responsibilities that span strategy, engineering, product management, and implementation. The right candidate will write and review SQL & Python, influence data models and design ETL workflows, prototype features within Apollo, and operate effectively in a lean environment without large in-house engineering teams.

This is a player/coach role ideal for someone who loves combining strategy with execution. You will architect measurement systems, implement forecasting and predictive models, shape the product roadmap for Apollo, and set the analytics foundation for a 300-person agency navigating rapid change in marketing, media, and AI.

You must be comfortable being scrappy, resourceful, and hands-on, while also operating as a cross-functional leader who can influence the broader organization.

• 10+ years’ experience in the agency space, with a preference for experience in analytics, product, and / or hybrid roles within digital marketing, media or agency environments.
• Proven ability to run small teams and ship high-impact data/analytics solutions with constrained resources.
• Hands-on experience with SQL, Python, DBT,  APIs, ETL pipelines, and data warehousing (BigQuery, SnowFlake).
• Experience operating without a large in-house engineering team and successfully shipping data products in lean environments.
• Ability to read, review, and meaningfully contribute to application-layer code (Node, React, or similar) is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of tracking architecture (GA4, GTM, server-side, conversion APIs)
• Demonstrated experience creating repeatable forecasting and analytical models to predict and optimize client campaign performance.
• Strong analytical capabilities, with a history of implementing systems that enable better data collection, retention and analysis.
• Strong impersonal skills and demonstrated ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders.

• Experience with React/Node and custom front-end applications.
• Prior experience building internal analytics or performance insight platforms.
• Experience implementing custom AI tools, including chat and agentic applications.
• Background in managing contract and near/off-shore resources.

At 829 Studios, we boldly embrace diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity. Our goal: a team rich in backgrounds, perspectives, and talents. Why? Because inclusivity powers our brilliance and client success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, creed, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, mental illness, age, ancestry, genetic information, military service, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

829 Studios is a Boston-based integrated digital marketing agency with a mission to propel organizations to unlock their full potential and accomplish their most ambitious goals. We harness the power of logic with magic – a balance of data-driven strategy and brand-focused creative. We partner with diverse organizations across various industries and our client list encompasses venture-backed start-ups, publicly traded companies, non-profits, and more. By committing not only to our growth as a company, but the development of our employees and teams’, we have created a collaborative environment that fosters ingenuity and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging values within our community. 829 has been recognized as one of the nation’s top agencies by the Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies, Adweek 100 Fastest-Growing Digital Agencies, Boston Business Journal's Fast 50 (Massachusetts' 50 Fastest-Growing Private Companies), HubSpot's Top Digital Agencies list, and a we are and employee-certified Great Place to Work.