Senior Director of Data

The Senior Director of Data will lead the development of a modern, scalable data foundation that enables smarter business decisions and AI-driven innovation. This executive role will own the strategy, architecture, governance, and operational excellence of the organization’s data platform.

About the role

The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on technical depth across data engineering, governance, and analytics platforms. You will build a high-performing data organization and influence the future of enterprise technology transformation.

Responsibilities

• Build and scale the organization’s data capabilities, ensuring reliable, secure, and accessible information assets that support business growth and innovation.
• Design, implement, and oversee a modern lakehouse data platform, including ingestion pipelines, transformation workflows, orchestration, storage architecture, and cost optimization.
• Establish data engineering best practices, including version-controlled pipelines, CI/CD processes, automated testing, documentation standards, and data quality frameworks.
• Create trusted data models for key business entities, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and usability across teams.
• Develop and implement practical data governance practices, including ownership models, access controls, business glossaries, change management processes, and quality monitoring.
• Deliver a certified semantic data layer that supports business intelligence reporting and enables the transition to modern analytics platforms.
• Provide reliable data foundations for AI initiatives, automation programs, contract intelligence, and operational improvement projects.
• Partner with technology, finance, operations, and business teams to align data strategy with organizational priorities.
• Lead internal data teams and external delivery partners, establishing clear milestones, accountability, and successful execution.
• Build organizational capability through hiring, coaching, mentoring, and creating a culture of ownership and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Deep technical expertise in data platforms with strong leadership, communication, and strategic execution skills.
• 8+ years of experience in data engineering, data platforms, analytics engineering, or related fields, with at least 3+ years leading teams or large-scale programs.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, information systems, data science, or a related discipline preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Strong hands-on experience with modern data platforms, including Databricks, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Spark, SQL, and Python.
• Proven experience building and operating production-grade lakehouse or enterprise data platforms, preferably in cloud environments.
• Demonstrated ability to establish enterprise-wide data governance, quality programs, and scalable data management practices.
• Experience with dimensional modeling, semantic layers, and BI solutions such as Power BI.
• Ability to manage vendors and delivery partners while driving execution against defined goals and timelines.
• Strong understanding of business data domains such as billing, contracts, customer operations, or order-to-cash processes is a plus.
• Familiarity with AI/ML data preparation, document extraction, or automation initiatives is preferred.
• Excellent executive communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value.
• Strong leadership abilities with experience developing teams, managing priorities, and fostering accountability.
• Ability to operate effectively in a remote/hybrid environment with occasional travel requirements.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package based on experience, skills, and location.
Remote/hybrid work flexibility within the United States.
Opportunity to lead a major technology transformation and shape enterprise data strategy.
Company-provided laptop and technology support for remote work.
Collaborative environment with exposure to strategic business initiatives and AI-driven innovation.
Professional growth opportunities through leadership, team building, and impactful projects.