Director, Business Intelligence

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 161,000 - 269,000; Full time

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Director, Business Intelligence to shape the enterprise BI vision and translate data strategy into a clear roadmap that supports faster, better business decisions. You will partner closely with senior stakeholders to prioritize high-impact initiatives, strengthen data governance, and advance analytics capabilities across the organization.

The role also owns the BI technology stack and helps scale AI, predictive, and self-service analytics in a fast-moving, global

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Data Analytics or related field; master's or MBA preferred
• 10+ years in BI, data engineering, or enterprise data management with 5+ years in leadership
• Expertise in Snowflake, Power BI/Tableau, SQL, and cloud services (AWS/Azure)
• Experience with ERP/CRM/HCM data models (Salesforce, Workday)
• Proven ability to manage BI programs and budgets in fast-paced environments

Responsibilities

• Translate BI strategy into a prioritized roadmap and manage project delivery
• Maintain strategic relationships with business stakeholders for high-priority initiatives
• Embed AI into the BI roadmap to scale impactful use cases
• Advance BI capabilities through predictive and generative analytics
• Oversee data architecture, governance, and compliance standards
• Deliver executive dashboards and self-service analytics for improved decision-making
• Lead and mentor a global team of BI professionals, fostering career growth
• Own the BI technology stack and improve operational excellence through agile practices

Skills

Leadership

BI strategy

Stakeholder management

AI/predictive analytics

Data governance

Dashboards

Team mentoring

Agile practices

Cloud data platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or MBA preferred

Tools

Snowflake

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

AWS

Azure

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Director, Business Intelligence to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space.

This role will shape the enterprise BI vision, turning data strategy into a clear roadmap that supports faster, better business decisions. You will partner closely with senior stakeholders to prioritize high-impact initiatives, strengthen data governance, and advance analytics capabilities across the organization. The position also owns the BI technology stack and helps scale AI, predictive, and self-service analytics in a fast-moving, global environment.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $161,000 – $269,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Translate BI strategy into a prioritized roadmap and manage project delivery
• Maintain strategic relationships with business stakeholders for high-priority initiatives
• Embed AI into the BI roadmap to identify and scale impactful use cases
• Advance BI capabilities through predictive and generative analytics
• Oversee data architecture, governance, and compliance standards
• Deliver executive dashboards and self-service analytics for improved decision-making
• Lead and mentor a global team of BI professionals, fostering career growth
• Own the BI technology stack and improve operational excellence through agile practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or related field; master's degree or MBA preferred
• 10+ years in business intelligence, data engineering, or enterprise data management, with 5+ years in leadership roles
• Expertise in modern data platforms like Snowflake, Power BI/Tableau, SQL, and cloud services (AWS/Azure)
• Familiarity with enterprise applications (ERP, CRM, HCM) and their data models (e.g., Salesforce, Workday)
• Experience in establishing data governance and delivering results through AI and predictive analytics
• Proven ability to manage complex BI programs and budgets in fast-paced environments
• Strong leadership and communication skills, capable of translating data into business value

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with 100% vested company contributions
• Flexible paid time off and holidays
• Generous caregiver and parental leave policies
• Life and disability insurance coverage
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.