Senior Director of Data and Analytics

About the role

The Senior Director, Data & Analytics leads the strategic direction, delivery, and operational maturity of RPM Living's Data & Analytics organization within Product & Engineering. This role partners directly with the SVP, Data & Analytics, to build and scale internal data engineering, analytics, and governance capabilities, reducing reliance on third-party contractors while establishing RPM Living as a data-driven, insight-led organization.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior operating leader for the Data & Analytics team, translating the SVP's vision into staffing plans, delivery roadmaps, and quarterly priorities.
• Own end-to-end delivery of the Microsoft Fabric medallion architecture (bronze/silver/gold/semantic layers) in partnership with the Data Engineering Lead and Lead Data Architect.
• Directly manage and develop a team spanning data engineering, analytics/BI, data governance, and QA, including performance management, career development, and org design.
• Partner with business stakeholders across property operations, finance, and technology to prioritize analytics and reporting initiatives, including cross-platform data integrations and business processes.
• Establish data governance, quality, and security standards across 30+ source integrations (Yardi, RealPage, UKG, Salesforce, and others).
• Evaluate and drive adoption of AI-assisted tooling (e.g., Claude, CodeRabbit) to accelerate engineering velocity and analytics delivery.
• Present roadmap progress, risks, and organizational health to senior executive leadership.
• Manage vendor and contractor relationships, budgets, and resourcing decisions for the Data & Analytics function.
• Define and enforce architectural and coding standards, working closely with the Lead Data Architect to ensure long-term platform scalability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or related field. Experience may substitute for education.
• Ten years of progressive experience in data engineering, analytics, or business intelligence, including five+ years in a people-leadership role.
• Five years’ experience with modern cloud data platforms (Microsoft Fabric, Azure Synapse/SQL, or equivalent) and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau).
• Experience in multifamily, real estate, or another property-operations-driven industry is a plus but not required.
• Strong executive presence and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical strategy for non-technical senior leadership.
• Knowledge of data architecture patterns (medallion/lakehouse), data governance frameworks, and modern BI/semantic modeling practices.
• Proven ability to build, mentor, and retain high-performing technical teams in a rebuild/turnaround environment.
• Strong vendor management and contract negotiation skills, particularly related to managed services and staff augmentation.
• Comfort operating with ambiguity and evolving scope typical of a growing, newly-formed department.
• Working knowledge of AI-assisted development and analytics tooling and its application to team productivity.

Physical Requirements

• May be required to sit for extended periods of time.
• May occasionally be required to lift or carry items such as files or office supplies weighing up to 15 pounds.
• Must be able to operate a computer, keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.
• Must be able to read documents, computer screens, and data.
• Must be able to hear and understand verbal communications in person and over the phone or computer.

Work Environment

• This is a remote role. The associate must have a dedicated workspace that is free from distraction and has reliable internet.
• Overnight travel may be required quarterly for various business reasons.

Benefits

• Weekly pay for all associates working onsite at an apartment community.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage available for all full-time, regular associates.
• Employer-paid employee assistance, mental health, and wellness programs.
• Ancillary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance.
• 401(k) with robust company match.
• Opportunities for professional development, career growth, and role-based learning plans.
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) and multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERG).
• Paid time off plus floating holidays and volunteer days.
• Discounted Perks (Costco membership, movie tickets, health & wellness, entertainment & travel discounts).

Employment with RPM Living is contingent upon successful completion of a background check as local and federal state requires. A valid driver’s license is preferred; candidates without a license will be provided a liability waiver.