AI-First Data Analytics Director

Verizon; Basking Ridge (NJ); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 316,000; Full time

Job summary

Verizon is seeking a Senior Director of Data Analytics & AI Innovation to lead two global teams and transform our data function into a proactive growth engine. You will standardize data, democratize access, and integrate AI/ML across operations to uncover insights that elevate revenue and margins.

You will mentor the BI Center of Excellence and Advanced Data Analytics division, partnering with Sales, Product, and Finance to drive strategic decisions and deliver measurable business impact in an

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field or equivalent practical experience.
• 8+ years of relevant data analytics experience.
• 7+ years leading and scaling global data teams.
• 5+ years in a fast-paced SaaS/tech enterprise.
• Proven financial analysis and margin improvement track record.
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma or Agile in tech environments.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement a data roadmap aligned to revenue and margin growth.
• Lead AI-first insights and proactive analytics across operations.
• Drive data democratization with self-service semantic layers.
• Modernize data quality and governance with automation.
• Mentor analytics teams and develop AI-ready skills.
• Coordinate OKRs and cross-functional roadmaps with the COO.

Skills

Data analytics leadership

AI/ML strategy

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial acumen

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field

Tools

Snowflake

BigQuery

Looker/Tableau

Job description

Verizon is seeking a Senior Director of Data Analytics & AI Innovation to lead two global teams and transform our data function into a proactive growth engine. You will standardize data, democratize access, and integrate AI/ML across operations to uncover insights that elevate revenue and margins.

You will mentor the BI Center of Excellence and Advanced Data Analytics division, partnering with Sales, Product, and Finance to drive strategic decisions and deliver measurable business impact in an