Data Director Remote, Oregon, United States

SonicWall; Milpitas (CA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Data to lead its strategic vision in data and product lifecycle management. This pivotal role involves overseeing data governance, fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making, and collaborating with business leaders to enhance data processes. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data engineering and infrastructure, coupled with strong leadership skills. Join a dynamic team at the forefront of cybersecurity, where your contributions will significantly impact the organization’s success in combating cyber threats. If you're passionate about innovation and people development, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in data and PLM strategy development and execution.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in strategy and budgeting.
• Expertise in data engineering tools and reporting software.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute data and PLM management strategies.
• Oversee governance of data processes and coordinate cross-functional data.
• Manage product release processes and facilitate product lifecycle.

Skills

Data Engineering

Leadership

Data Governance

Communication Skills

Project Management

Process Improvement

People Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Tools

SnowFlake

Hadoop

MS SQL

SSIS

Apache Spark

PowerBI

Qlikview

Oracle AgilePLM

Job description

SonicWall is a cybersecurity forerunner with more than 30 years of expertise and is recognized as a leading partner-first company, ensuring our partners and their customers are never alone in the fight against cybercrime. With the ability to build, scale and manage security across the cloud, hybrid and traditional environments in real-time, SonicWall provides relentless security against the most evasive cyberattacks across endless exposure points for increasingly remote, mobile and cloud-enabled users. For more information, visit www.sonicwall.com or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.

As our Director of Data, reporting to our AVP of Information Systems, this role provides senior leadership to drive the strategic vision for SonicWall's data and product lifecycle management (PLM) strategy and foster a culture of data-driven decision-making. The Director will oversee the data and PLM teams, collaborate frequently with the business leaders throughout the company, and drive initiatives to improve data and process governance, transformation, and management. The Director performs hands-on operations based on the team’s workload.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and execute a strategic data and product lifecycle management vision.
• Oversee the governance of data processes and coordinate cross-functional data.
• Direct and manage data changes with thorough control, oversight, approval, communication, and documentation.
• Relay the implications of data changes and work alongside functional and IT leaders to identify the best solutions.
• Implement and follow industry standards and best practices in data governance and management.
• Maintain the integrity and quality of data by conducting regular audits and quality reports.
• Organize and implement innovations to the Product Lifecycle Management process to deliver faster time to market.
• Facilitate product processes and technologies from conception to disposal.
• Manage product release process.
• Engage in the organization’s formal SDLC Process team.
• Partner with senior leadership to establish business and system requirements for projects and proactively advise executives on information technology trends, benefits, and risks.
• Build vendor partnerships and oversee multiple vendor relationships to ensure the best performance and financial return.
• Gives timely and constructive feedback, leading to improved performance and accountability.
• Creates and promotes an environment that fosters learning and innovation.
• Actively coaches and mentors IT personnel to develop effective IT leaders and teams to reach their potential and deliver business results.

Required Technical Skills:

• 10+ years’ experience in progressive roles with proven ability to develop and drive long-term data and PLM strategies.
• 5+ years of leadership responsibilities, including strategy, budgeting, and people leadership.
• Expertise in data engineering and infrastructure, including experience with SnowFlake, Hadoop, MS SQL, SSIS, and Apache Spark.
• Expertise in reporting tools such as PowerBI and Qlikview.
• Knowledge of Oracle AgilePLM.
• Ability to work in pressure situations to meet required deadlines, flexibility in work schedule.
• Must be able to manage and schedule multiple projects on an ongoing basis with the ability to prioritize and work independently and as a team member.
• Demonstrated ability to build trust and effectively advise business leaders in technology solutions within a complex business.
• Has a passion for people development, innovation, process improvement, and technology.
• Excellent communication (written and oral) and people skills.
• Provide 24x7 support as needed.

Preferred Skills:

• Strong DevOps and DevSecOps skills.
• Experience with implementing ITIL Framework.
• Ability to solve complex business processes.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

SonicWall is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.