Data Innovation Strategist

Job Description

THE TEA ON THIS ROLE

Are you a data-driven problem solver who thrives on turning complex data into clear, actionable insights?

As a Data Innovation Strategist, you are responsible for building a unified, reliable data ecosystem that empowers smarter decision-making across the agency. This role consolidates and analyzes data from multiple sources, ensures data integrity, protects confidentiality, and supports leadership by transforming insights into actionable strategies. It drives agency-wide reporting while enabling department leads to manage their own team-level reports through structured support and tools.

As part of SVEN — The Digital 1st Agency, you will take on refreshing perspectives on work and craft. From fresh tech to fresh thinking, our Youth DNA brings newness, fun and purpose to make every encounter with brands and people refreshing — even if digital often isn’t.

Interested? Work with real-time data and learn to pivot fast, be agile, and drive performance. Read on!

Data Integration and System Management

• Design and maintain a centralized data ecosystem for organizational insights.
• Gather and centralize data from diverse sources, including employee surveys, exit interviews, evaluation results, and HR records.
• Clean, validate, and standardize data to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy and security standards.
• Continuously improve data integration processes and tools for scalability.

Agency-wide Reporting

• Develop consolidated dashboards and reports highlighting trends in engagement, attrition, workload, and performance, among others.
• Collaborate with management to identify data needs and deliver tailored solutions.
• Interpret data to uncover patterns, correlations, and strategic opportunities.
• Present insights to executive leadership for informed decision-making.
• Highlight cross-departmental patterns and systemic issues impacting organizational health.

Department-Level Reporting Enablement

• Provide department heads with filtered datasets, templates, and self-service dashboards for drill-down analysis.
• Facilitate reporting timelines by scheduling and coordinating meetings between department heads and management.
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and proper documentation of reports, as well as follow-through on action points.

Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement

• Identify agency-wide issues and recommend strategic interventions.
• Empower department heads to address team-level issues and implement corrective actions.
• Establish a feedback loop to continuously improve data quality, insights, and reporting processes.

Employee Growth and Empowerment

• Maintain KPIs and KRAs for all roles, ensuring relevance, objectivity, and alignment with organizational goals.
• Adopt a holistic perspective by integrating quantitative metrics with qualitative insights.
• Ensure regular distribution of performance-related information throughout the agency to foster transparency and accountability.
• Support business and performance reviews with actionable insights that consider individual growth, team dynamics, and organizational impact.

Requirements

Professional Experience

• 2-4 years in data analysis, business intelligence, systems administration, organizational development, strategy, or related fields.
• Experience in an agency, tech startup, or digital marketing environments is a plus.
• Proven ability to collaborate with leadership teams.

Skills and Competencies

Technical Skills

• Data cleaning and transformation (SQL, Power Query, JQL, excel formulas or similar).
• Proficiency in data integration, analysis, and visualization tools.
• Familiarity with project management systems (Jira, Trello) and data governance standards.
• Ability to create documentation and SOPs.

Analytical and Communication Skills

• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to present complex data clearly and persuasively.

Soft Skills

• Excellent facilitation and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders effectively.

Benefits

DIGITAL WORK MADE REFRESHING FOR YOU

Digital isn’t the easiest industry to be part of — it’s always on and always evolving. The client pressure is real, but with the right support and programs in place, you’ll know you’ve got it — and we gotchu too as part of one of only two agencies in the Philippines certified as a Great Place to Work.

BEST SUPPORT FAM

• Immerse in a supportive atmosphere with uplifting mentors and teams.
• Vibe with us through monthly employee programs and events.
• Get recognized for your hustle – we celebrate wins!

DIGITAL 1ST PRODUCTIVITY

• Level up on efficiency through Digital 1st equipment, tools, and systems.
• Boost your skills with in-house learning programs and company-sponsored training.
• Stay agile by adhering to SCRUM and Agile methodologies and rituals.

FULFILLING BREAKTHROUGH

• Own your career path with regular appraisals and growth opportunities.
• Rotate through diverse projects, gaining exposure to different languages, frameworks, and platforms.
• Use your leaves in any way you like – for catching up, pursuing your passions, or contributing to the community.
• Stay healthy and secured with HMO and life insurance, plus all-around support from different experts on mental health, nutrition, finances, and more.