Director of Data Operations and Strategy
Director of Data Operations and Strategy
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Job Description
We are seeking a dynamic and resultsdriven Director of Data Operations and Strategy to lead and transform our organizations data operations governance and strategic initiatives. In this leadership role you will oversee data infrastructure ensure the scalability and reliability of data systems and define strategies to maximize the value of data in achieving business objectives.
You will collaborate with crossfunctional teams to establish a datadriven culture champion best practices and deliver insights that empower decisionmaking across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Leadership
- Lead and Implement the organizations data strategy aligning with overall business objectives.
- Drive the adoption of data as a strategic asset fostering a datadriven decisionmaking culture.
- Identify emerging trends in data technologies and translate them into actionable initiatives.
2. Data Operations Management
- Oversee data infrastructure ensuring high availability scalability and performance.
- Establish and refine processes for data ingestion transformation and integration across diverse sources.
- Implement robust monitoring systems to ensure the reliability and quality of data pipelines.
3. Governance and Compliance
- Develop and enforce data governance frameworks ensuring adherence to security privacy and compliance standards (e.g. GDPR CCPA).
- Oversee data cataloging lineage tracking and metadata management to improve data discoverability.
- Ensure appropriate rolebased access controls and data security protocols.
4. Team Leadership
- Collaborate with cross functional leadership and teams to prioritize initiatives.
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement fostering innovation and professional development.
5. Business Partnership
- Partner with business leaders to understand data needs and deliver actionable insights.
- Translate complex technical concepts into businessfriendly language for stakeholders.
- Act as the primary advocate for data initiatives driving alignment across departments.
6. Performance Optimization and Cost Management
- Manage budgets for data operations ensuring efficient use of resources.
- Continuously evaluate tools platforms and processes to optimize operational performance and costs.
- Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of data initiatives.
Qualifications :
MustHave Skills and Experience
- Proven experience in a senior data leadership role managing data operations strategy or governance.
- Strong understanding of data architectures including cloud platforms (e.g. Azure) data warehouses (e.g. Snowflake) and ETL/ELT tools.
- Expertise in data governance compliance and privacy regulations.
- Demonstrated ability to align data strategies with business goals and deliver measurable results.
- Strong leadership and team management skills with experience building and scaling data teams.
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to nontechnical stakeholders.
NicetoHave Skills
- Handson experience with advanced analytics or AI/ML integration.
- Certifications in data management or cloud platforms (e.g. Snowflake).
- Knowledge of data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI) and their role in driving business insights.
Experience Requirements
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Data Science Computer Science Business Administration or a related field.
- 8 years of experience in data operations strategy or a similar role with 3 years in a leadership capacity.
Additional Information :
Join Unit4 and be part of one of the most exciting journeys in the cloud ERP software space. Were a fastpaced highgrowth peoplecentric company delivering enterprise software for a great people experience and offering our own people a host of benefits and development opportunities. Grow with us.
At Unit4 we offer:
- a culture built on trust giving you the freedom and autonomy to be successful
- balance with our uncapped time off policy remote working opportunities and Global Wellbeing Days when the whole company can switch off and prioritize wellbeing
- talented colleagues role models and mentors work learn and be inspired by some of the best talent in the software industry
- a commitment to sustainability with initiatives such as our Act4Good program a way for everyone at Unit4 to come together and engage in actions that benefit society and the planet
- a safe and inclusive working environment supported by our Employee Resource Groups which are open to all and include Women at Unit4 Pride at Unit4 Mental Health and Access at Unit4 and People of Color at Unit4.
Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Remote
