Lead, Data Partnerships
About The Position
THE TEAM & THE JOB The Data Strategy & Management organization is the central engine driving YouGov into a fully data-driven enterprise. Its mission is to collect, create, connect, and monetize data assets that power YouGov's products, enhance customer value, and strengthen competitive advantage. We ensure that YouGov's "living data" platform continues to evolve into an integrated, intelligent infrastructure, one that not only captures the voice of people around the world, but also seamlessly delivers that intelligence into the workflows of our clients. Our teams are organized into four main functions: Data Strategy & Innovation: Identify market opportunities and emerging data trends; decide which data to collect to drive industry value, product adoption, and customer retention. Data Integration: Work closely with our product and engineering teams to design and implement the modern data platform, ensuring interoperability and quality both within YouGov and amongst our customers. Data Governance: Determine and implement data standards, policies and procedures, working cross-functionally with our panel and engineering teams. Data Analytics: Ensure deep internal and external understanding of YouGov's customer-facing data asset Together, these functions create a continuous feedback loop — aligning internal data capability with market opportunity. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING The Lead, Data Partnerships will serve as a senior technical expert and strategic advisor in executing YouGov's global data monetization and ecosystem expansion initiatives, with a primary focus on the United States market. Working closely with the Global Head of Partnerships, the role will drive high-impact partnership projects that transform YouGov's extensive Behavioral, respondent-level, and syndicated data assets into scalable products and integrations. As a recognized expert in data partnerships and ecosystem development, you will apply deep commercial acumen, data fluency, and strategic foresight to design innovative partnership structures, lead complex technical integrations, and strengthen YouGov's position as a trusted global leader in data and insights.
Requirements
- 6-8+ years of progressive experience in data partnerships, ecosystem development, or business development within data analytics, technology, or AI-driven organizations
- Demonstrated expertise in building and executing strategic data alliances and ecosystem initiatives with measurable business outcomes
- Deep technical understanding of data platforms, APIs, AI/ML applications, and cloud-based infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Snowflake, Databricks)
- Strong knowledge of data governance, compliance, and privacy frameworks (GDPR, CCPA) across key global markets
- Proven ability to influence cross-functionally without direct authority and manage complex stakeholder networks across global teams
- Exceptional analytical, communication, and negotiation skills with a strategic, solutions-oriented mindset
- Experience translating complex technical concepts into clear business value propositions
- Expert-level problem-solving in ambiguous partnership and data monetization scenarios
- Ability to work autonomously on complex, high-stakes initiatives with minimal oversight
- Strong business acumen with ability to balance technical feasibility and commercial viability
- Track record of driving projects from concept through execution with measurable impact
Responsibilities
- US Data Strategy & Market Intelligence Conduct comprehensive market intelligence and ecosystem mapping to identify emerging opportunities in data collaboration, AI integration, and analytics innovation
- Provide expert analysis and recommendations on data strategy opportunities that maximize the value of YouGov's global data assets through partnerships, licensing, and integrated product offerings
- Partner with Marketing and Product teams to develop compelling positioning of YouGov's data capabilities in the marketplace, ensuring alignment with growth priorities
- Design strategic frameworks and KPIs for data initiatives that measure impact beyond revenue — including innovation reach, ecosystem development, and partnership health
- Represent YouGov as a subject matter expert at industry events, panels, and innovation forums, delivering thought leadership on ethical, intelligent data use
- Strategic Partnership Execution & Technical Integration Lead execution of high-impact partnerships with cloud providers (e.g., AWS, Snowflake), data clean rooms, analytics platforms, AI/ML firms, and technology integrators
- Design and manage end-to-end partnership structures, including commercial terms analysis, co-development opportunities, data licensing frameworks, and technical integration planning
- Drive strategic partner project management, ensuring deliverables are met, technical requirements are satisfied, and relationships evolve toward long-term collaboration
- Lead pilot and proof-of-concept projects that explore new data collection technologies, methodologies, and innovative partnership models
- Own vendor and partner operations excellence, including SOW development, contract execution support, PO management, and vendor performance tracking through systems such as NetSuite
Benefits
- Paid vacation, holidays and sick days
- Flexible working arrangement available
- Group medical, dental and vision insurance
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k) with company match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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