Director Analytics
Location: Pittsburgh PA
Status: FullTime
Minimum Salary: 140k
Maximum Salary: Neg
Purpose:
The Director of Analytics will be responsible for leading the data analytics department aligning its efforts with the organizations overall mission and objectives. This role involves overseeing data analytics and business intelligence driving strategic initiatives and leveraging data to enhance operational performance. Reporting to the VP of Technology and Innovation this role is critical in ensuring that data and insights serve as valuable assets in guiding the organizations decisions.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as a subject matter expert in recommending analytical methods and approaches for key organizational issues
- Lead the analytics team in developing and implementing effective data systems
- Foster a datadriven culture across departments promoting informed decisionmaking and supporting marketing and investment planning
- Communicate analytics insights and narratives across the organization to build a datacentric profile
- Support senior leaders in strategic datainformed decisions for product development customer engagement and other key areas
- Define and oversee business KPIs alongside senior analytics leadership
- Collaborate with departmental heads and executives to ensure highquality project outcomes
- Guide datadriven decisionmaking at the departmental level
- Drive initiatives to meet or exceed performance metrics supporting the organizations growth
- Evaluate commercial value and risks of opportunities providing analytics to support growth
- Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in data warehousing and analytics
- Mentor analytics staff fostering professional growth and readiness for leadership succession
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Data Science Computer Science Information Technology Economics Statistics Information Systems Applied Mathematics Business Administration or a related field (Masters degree preferred)
- 10 years of experience in data analytics or data warehousing with 5 years in management at the director level or higher
- Proven experience in team building and crossfunctional collaboration within analytics projects
- Proficiency in business intelligence tools and platforms including:
- Business Intelligence: Qlik Tableau Power BI Cognos Crystal Reports SQL Server SSAS SSRS
- Data Aggregation: SQL Pig Hive
- Familiarity with minor technical toolsets for data analysis including:
- Data Analysis: Apache Spark R Python SQL Qlik Excel
- Experience with data visualization tools such as Salesforce SQL Server Reporting Services Tableau and Analysis Services
- Strong skills in SQL and familiarity with data technologies like Hadoop and Teradata
- Expertise in A/B testing and KPI identification
- Strong analytical and problemsolving abilities with excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Effective leadership and multitasking abilities along with an ability to adapt to changing priorities
Work Environment:
This role operates in both a professional office setting and remotely with expectations for maintaining productivity and professionalism. Employees should have a reliable internet connection and a home office setup that ensures privacy and separation from personal space. The organization may adjust onsite and remote work requirements based on priorities.
Physical Demands:
Regular requirements include talking hearing standing walking handling materials and reaching. Reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.