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 with company match

Health Savings Account with company

Job summary

Children’s Hospital Association in Lenexa, KS is seeking a Data Visualization Manager to lead the enterprise BI team, shape architecture, and deliver dashboards that turn data into actionable insights. Hybrid work model: three days in the office, two days optional remote.

You’ll mentor developers, define standards, partner with stakeholders, and ensure governance and data storytelling that supports better outcomes for children's health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Analytics, Healthcare Management, Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a STEM related field, or equivalent combination.
• 5+ years of Tableau development experience
• 3+ years leading data visualization projects
• 3+ years working with healthcare data
• 2+ years directly managing a data visualization team
• 2+ years with design tools like Figma
• Solid expertise in Tableau architecture, administration, governance, performance tuning
• Proficiency in SQL and large datasets
• Experience with SAP Business Objects and Tableau Prep preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and delivery of enterprise data visualization, reporting, and analytics solutions.
• Govern the full lifecycle of visualization solutions including design, testing, deployment, and security compliance.
• Define and promote data visualization standards, governance, and best practices for consistency and usability.
• Design user-centric dashboard experiences aligned with personas and executive needs.
• Perform data analysis, profiling, validation, mapping, and quality assessments for trustworthy data.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize data structures and enable self-service analytics.
• Evaluate emerging visualization technologies and develop proofs-of-concept.
• Lead, mentor, and develop team members and manage priorities.

Job description

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: $165,000 Compensation 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.