Director of IT Data Services

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the IT Data Services department, including multiple teams of managers, architects, and engineers
• Define and execute short to mid-term 1 to 3 year data strategies aligned with business goals
• Own the operational delivery of data services, ensuring platforms, pipelines, and reporting solutions are reliable, scalable, and meet defined service levels
• Build and maintain enterprise data architecture, models, and blueprints
• Collaborate with leadership across departments to break down data silos and promote data accessibility
• Oversee the development, support, and continuous improvement of data warehouses, analytics platforms, and reporting tools
• Drive data quality, integrity, and usability across the organization
• Establish and manage operational processes for data ingestion, transformation, monitoring, and incident response
• Own and lead enterprise AI and advanced analytics initiatives, including governance, platform enablement, and alignment to business use cases
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to support data initiatives and compliance

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Management, or a related field
• 4 to 6 years of experience in enterprise data management, data architecture, or IT leadership
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver complex data solutions
• Deep understanding of data lifecycle management, master data management, and data governance
• Experience with data platform tools such as Snowflake, Databricks, Astronomer, Sigma, Informatica, Power BI, and ETL platforms
• Strong communication and strategic planning skills
• Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
• Experience operationalizing data platforms and scaling AI or advanced analytics solutions within an enterprise environment