Data Visualization Manager

Children's Hospital Association; Lenexa (KS); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Retirement Savings program

Health Savings Account with companycon

Wellness program

Paid time off and personal days

9 paid holidays

And more!

Job summary

Children's Hospital Association in Lenexa, KS is seeking a Data Visualization Manager to lead our data visualization team and shape enterprise analytics. You will supervise architecture, design, deployment, and governance of visualization solutions to transform complex data into actionable insights for better decisions in children's health.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in Tableau development, 2+ years of team leadership, and strong SQL with a focus on scalable, user-centric dashboards and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Analytics, Healthcare Management, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a STEM field.
• 5+ years of Tableau development experience with dashboards, reports, and analytics.
• 3+ years leading data visualization projects and managing stakeholder expectations.
• 2+ years directly managing a data visualization team.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, design, and delivery of enterprise data visualization and analytics solutions.
• Govern full lifecycle of visualization projects including deployment, security, and optimization.
• Define governance and best practices for data visualization across the organization.
• Design user-centric dashboards and wireframes aligned with workflows and executive reporting needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize data structures and SQL queries.
• Evaluate new visualization technologies and drive data storytelling and business value.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Data storytelling

Data governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Analytics or STEM

Tools

Tableau

Tableau Prep

SQL

SAP BO

Figma

Job description

Data Visualization Manager
Hybrid in Lenexa, KS

Join us in shaping a healthier future for kids. At Children’s Hospital Association, we unite more than 200 member hospitals to put children first—advancing care, informing policy, and driving progress together.

Where You’ll Work

This position is based in our Lenexa, KS office. We leverage a hybrid working model working three days in the office, two days optional remote work.

What You’ll Do

The Data Visualization Manager will lead the data visualization team with respect to architecture, design, development, and support of enterprise data visualization and analytics solutions, including requirements gathering, dashboard design, data storytelling, testing, deployment, and ongoing optimization. This role oversees work prioritization and provides technical leadership, mentoring, and coaching to data visualization developers to ensure the delivery of high-quality, impactful solutions. The manager serves as a trusted advisor and collaborator to cross-functional teams by providing consultation on visualization best practices and governance to transform complex data into intuitive, engaging, and actionable visual experiences that support informed decision-making and drive improved outcomes for children's health.

• Lead the architecture, design, and delivery of enterprise data visualization, reporting, and analytics solutions; Partner with business and technical stakeholders to translate strategic objectives and business requirements into scalable visualization and analytics solutions that drive informed decision-making.
• Govern the full lifecycle of visualization solutions, including design reviews, testing, deployment, production support, security compliance, change management, automation, and continuous optimization of reporting platforms.
• Define and promote data visualization standards, governance, and best practices to ensure consistency, usability, accessibility, and adoption across the organization.
• Design user-centric dashboard experiences, wireframes, and visualization concepts, ensuring solutions align with user personas, business workflows, and executive reporting needs.
• Perform data analysis, profiling, validation, mapping, and quality assessments to ensure the integrity and trustworthiness of data used for reporting and visualization initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize data structures, develop complex SQL queries, and enable scalable self-service analytics solutions.
• Evaluate emerging visualization technologies, develop proof-of-concepts, and recommend innovative approaches that enhance data storytelling, user engagement, and business value.
• Lead, mentor, and develop team members by leveraging individual strengths, fostering collaboration, and supporting ongoing professional growth.
• Establish team priorities, balance workloads, and provide clear communication and direction to ensure successful delivery of strategic and operational objectives.
• Build a culture of trust, accountability, inclusion, and open communication that encourages teamwork, constructive feedback, and effective conflict resolution.

What You’ll Bring to CHA

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge is qualifying:

• Bachelor’s degree in Analytics, Healthcare Management, Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a STEM related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• 5+ years of Tableau development experience, including the design, development, optimization, and support of enterprise dashboards, reports, and analytics solutions.
• 3+ years of experience leading data visualization projects, managing stakeholder expectations, and delivering solutions that meet business objectives.
• 3+ years of experience working with healthcare data and applying analytics to support operational, clinical, and strategic decision-making.
• 2+ years of experience directly managing a data visualization team.
• 2+ years of experience with Figma or similar design tools, with the ability to facilitate requirements gathering, develop wireframes, and lead design and testing sessions.
• Solid expertise in Tableau architecture, administration, governance, performance tuning, and data visualization best practices.
• Proficiency in SQL, relational database design, data modeling, normalization, and working with large, complex datasets to deliver scalable reporting solutions.
• Experience working with SAP Business Objects preferred.
• Experience with Tableau Prep, ETL/ELT processes, or data integration methodologies strongly preferred.

Our Perks and Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Retirement Savings program with generous company contribution
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Wellness program
• Paid time off and personal days
• 9 paid holidays
• And more!

More About CHA

This pay range shown is a guideline. Min:$82,000 Max: $165,000Compensation is based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

CHA is committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion within our organization, our membership, the care delivery of children’s hospitals and their communities and through the federal policymaking environment. With children’s hospitals we strive to ensure organizational cultures where everyone feels valued and actively participates in the mission of our organizations. Racism stands firmly in the way of improving children’s health. We remain vigilant in our quest for a diverse and inclusive community and in standing against racism and discrimination wherever it exists.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, and protected veteran status, or disability status.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.