Senior Analytics Manager, Techlab, Ruder Finn

Ruder Finn is seeking a Senior Analytics Manager to join its award-winning Emerging Technology & Analytics team. This role will support new-business and client engagements through earned media analysis, social listening, audience and competitive research, social and influencer analysis, and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) audits.   This individual will oversee research conducted by junior and global team members, guiding the approach, ensuring quality and translating findings into clear, compelling narratives for senior agency leaders and clients. They must be comfortable navigating ambiguity, leading internal conversations and connecting data to broader communications and business objectives .   The ideal candidate can move seamlessly between strategy and execution—providing direction and coaching while also working hands-on in the data when needed. They will be a strong storyteller, collaborative team leader and trusted analytics partner who can identify what matters most without losing sight of the underlying details.   Key Responsibilities   Lead research and analytics workstreams for new-business pitches and client assignments, from identifying the research approach through final presentation.   Translate broad business questions into focused research plans, clear team assignments and actionable deliverables.   Oversee and contribute to earned media, social, audience, influencer and competitive research, including data collection, analysis and quality assurance.   Guide and coach junior and global team members, including colleagues based in India, on research methodologies, tools, analysis and insight development.   Synthesize quantitative and qualitative findings into cohesive, executive-ready narratives tied to client objectives and communications strategy.   Present findings and recommendations to senior agency leaders, account teams and clients, confidently leading discussions and responding to questions. Develop measurement frameworks and reporting approaches for integrated communications programs spanning earned media, social and influencer . Lead Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) audits to assess brand visibility, competitive positioning, narrative gaps and white-space opportunities across AI-generated search and answer experiences. B uild Boolean searches, analyze platform data and support the development of reports, dashboards and data visualizations as needed.   Partner with account, strategy, creative and other specialty teams to integrate research and analytics into broader client strategies. S upport the development of team capabilities, including analytics, measurement, GEO and AI-related methodologies, tools and training.   Qualifications   Bachelor’s degree in analytics, communications, marketing, business, statistics, mathematics or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. 6+ years of experience in research, analytics, measurement or a related…