Director, Data Analytics & Insights

Responsibilities

• Develop, own, steward, and implement insight-driven development methodology, ensuring all major initiatives are grounded in audience understanding, learning agendas, and evidence-based planning;
• Inform and advise stakeholders by translating complex data into clear, actionable insights that support strategic and operational decisions;
• Lead and direct global workflow, prioritization, and project management for the marketing leadership office, enabling clarity, momentum, and disciplined execution across complex initiatives;
• Build and engage cross-functional relationships to foster adoption of analytics tools and promote a data-informed culture;
• Produce foresight, trend, and learning reports that help the organization anticipate cultural, generational, and sector shifts and adapt strategy accordingly;
• and Participation in IJM’s community of spiritual formation.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to translate human insights, behavioral research, and audience understanding into clear, actionable strategy and creative direction;
• Demonstrated expertise in segmentation, journey mapping, trend analysis, and insight synthesis that shapes global marketing approaches;
• Strong strategic leadership and facilitation skills, with the ability to guide cross-functional teams through complex decision-making and planning processes;
• Exceptional organizational, workflow, and project management capabilities, enabling clarity, alignment, and forward momentum at a leadership level;
• Ability to build and scale an insight-driven culture, embedding learning, curiosity, and evidence-based thinking into how teams operate and make decisions;
• Mature orthodox Christian faith as defined by the Apostles’ Creed.

Critical Qualities

• Eager commitment to IJM's Core Values: Christian, Professional and Bridge-Building;
• Self-starter with strong initiative;
• Disciplined with priorities;
• Strong interpersonal skills and self-awareness;
• Exceptional verbal and written communication;
• Flexible, collaborative and eager to support others;
• Effective team player who fosters collaborative environment;
• Adept at creative problem solving.