Manager, Performance Analytics & Innovation

Job overview

The Manager, Performance Analytics & Innovation role follows Gatesman’s hybrid work schedule and may be based in Pittsburgh or Chicago; the listing location is Chicago, IL. The base salary range is $80,000–$100,000 per year. The role supports the Marketing Intelligence & Innovation team at a marketing communications agency. The manager develops measurement strategies, resolves analytics and tracking challenges, and turns data into actionable recommendations for clients and internal teams. The role also builds scalable AI, automation, and analytics capabilities that strengthen agency and client work.

What you'll do

• Design cross-channel measurement strategies
• advise clients and teams on analytics implementation, tracking, consent, and measurement
• diagnose data-quality issues
• connect data sources and translate findings into recommendations
• improve reporting and data delivery
• research and test AI and emerging technologies
• turn successful experiments into repeatable tools and processes
• explore advanced analytics methods
• lead client workstreams, mentor analysts, and contribute to agency learning and new business.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

performance analytics

marketing measurement

ai innovation

chicago il

gatesman

hybrid

marketing analytics

digital analytics

ga4

google tag manager

sql

generative ai

$80k–$100k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Hybrid work schedule
• medical, dental, and vision insurance from the first day
• FSA/HSA
• 401(k) with employer match
• unlimited PTO
• Flex Fridays
• 13 holidays
• paid maternity and paternity leave.

Why this role

Combines performance measurement, advanced analytics, and development of scalable AI and innovation capabilities.

About the employer

Gatesman is hiring for this role. Industry: Media Buying Agencies. Sector: 54.