Stratège politique principal

Senior Political Strategist & Account Manager Do you want to be part of a bold and ambitious team that helps political organisations make better decisions with good data? About Us Established in 2015, Data Sciences is a consulting and advertising agency that combines data science, research, digital marketing and engagement campaigns to deliver measurable outcomes for political organisations, NGOs and large businesses across Canada and internationally. About The Role Data Sciences is looking for a Senior Political Strategist & Account Manager to join our team. This exciting and unique opportunity is for a political organiser and sales professional with an expert understanding of campaign fundamentals. The successful candidate will serve in a strategic capacity to support large political clients in Canada while collaborating with internal teams to ensure these complex organisations are campaign‑ready. Key Responsibilities Client Relationship Management: Serve as the senior primary client contact and go‑to person for readiness planning, digital campaign set‑up and related matters. Strategic Planning & Execution: Develop strategies with clients and work with internal teams to move projects from ideation to technical execution, overseeing marketing strategies that drive measurable client success across fundraising, persuasion and audience building. Internal & External Coordination: Facilitate seamless collaboration between clients, internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver high‑quality solutions. Content & Documentation: Draft and review memos, reports and content briefs to support client initiatives. Project & Budget Management: Oversee complex workback schedules, large budgets, client and vendor billing and reporting to ensure efficient and cost‑effective program delivery. Business Development & Growth: Support prospecting efforts, contribute to new‑business strategies and assist in proposal and presentation development. Cross‑Functional Leadership: Lead internal and external teams in executing multi‑faceted marketing programmes and initiatives. Market & Competitive Analysis: Conduct industry research, stakeholder assessments and competitive benchmarking to inform client strategies. Candidate Qualifications 4+ years of campaigning experience with technical knowledge in digital marketing, research and organising. Proven ability to build strong senior‑level relationships and maintain effective relationships with all departments within the agency. Bachelor’s or graduate degree in Political Science, Communications, Public Relations, Business or a related field. Strong leadership and presentation skills. Ability to take complicated, technical projects and describe their value with a larger strategic purpose in mind. Strong project and budget management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines, delegate and prioritise deliverables. Knowledge of organising campaigns, digital campaigns (Meta, Google, LinkedIn), analytics and market‑research tools available to facilitate performance management. Acute business acumen to understand commercial drivers, challenges and potential obstacles. Intuitive business awareness to recognise and assess competitive activity and recommend effective counter‑measures. Strong teamwork, client service and solution‑oriented mindset with the ability to work under minimal supervision. Open‑mind, team player and committed to excellence. Bilingual French/English preferred. What We Offer Professional development through funded courses, conferences and certifications. A startup office space and the opportunity to join a growing, multi‑disciplinary team. A competitive health package including medical and dental benefits. A MacBook computer. 3 weeks of vacation and 5 paid personal days. Always fresh snacks and coffee at our Montreal head office. #J-18808-Ljbffr