Director, Customer Insights & Analytics
Job Summary
The Director, Customer Insights & Analytics will lead a centralized Customer Insights & Analytics function within the Customer Experience (CX) organization, driving customer experience improvements through actionable insights.
About the Role
Establish and lead a centralized Customer Insights & Analytics function aligned to CX strategy and business priorities. Serve as the primary advisor to the CX Leader on customer trends, risks, and opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership & Function Build
- Build and scale a high-performing team, including analysts and aligned existing Data & Analytics resources across global contact centers.
- Partner with CX, Operations, Product, and Marketing teams to prioritize and implement improvements.
- Oversee the selection, integration, and optimization of analytics tools, VoC platforms, and visualization solutions (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
- Develop advanced analytics capabilities, including driver analysis (NPS, CSAT, CES, Social Reviews, etc.), customer lifetime value insights.
- CX Metrics & Performance Management
- Establish and standardize CX metrics, measurement frameworks, and performance governance across the organization.
- Lead the design and implementation of consistent KPI frameworks across Contact Center operations.
- Develop executive-ready reporting and dashboards that provide simple, actionable insights for ongoing decision-making.
- Track and quantify the business impact of CX improvements.
- Cross-Functional Alignment & Influence
- Align and coordinate analytics resources embedded across contact centers and business units under a unified strategy.
- Present insights, trends, and recommendations to senior leadership, influencing strategic priorities and investments.
- Technology, Data & Innovation
- Oversee the selection, integration, and optimization of analytics tools, VoC platforms, and visualization solutions (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
- Ensure seamless integration of customer data across multiple systems (CRM, surveys, digital analytics, contact center platforms, etc.).
- Advance the use of AI, automation, and advanced analytics to enhance insight generation and predictive capabilities.
- Establish data governance and quality standards for customer-related data and metrics.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Data Analytics, Statistics, Economics, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in customer analytics, data insights, or customer experience strategy.
- Strong background in NPS and customer feedback methodologies.
- Demonstrated success leading analytics teams and influencing senior executives.
- Experience in a consumer-facing industry (travel, retail, hospitality, or services preferred).
- Expertise in customer metrics, survey design, and statistical modeling.
- Proficiency with analytics and visualization tools (SQL, Python/R, Tableau, Power BI, etc.).
- Exceptional communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear business narratives.
- Strong leadership and project management capabilities.
- Customer-centric mindset with passion for improving experiences.
- Strategic thinker with a bias for action and measurable results.
- Able to manage ambiguity and drive clarity in complex environments.
- Influential leader who fosters collaboration across departments.
Qualifications
- Passionate about driving customer experience improvements through actionable insights.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance.
- Group Auto Insurance, Group Home Insurance, Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Identity Theft Protection, FSA, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and additional life insurance coverages.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matched contributions.
- Employee discounts, including discounted prices on the purchase of Avis/Budget cars.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program for services including counseling, financial and legal consultation, referrals for care service and more.
Pay
The annual starting salary for this position is between $220,000 – $235,000 annually. Factors that may affect starting pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Avis Budget Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other category protected by applicable law.