Director, Data

Ultipro; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultipro is seeking a Director of Data to lead the strategy, design, and development of enterprise data systems, including the Data Warehouse, PIM, and Data Governance. You will partner with business and IT teams to ensure data systems are scalable, secure, and aligned with organizational goals while mentoring data teams and guiding governance and security initiatives.

You will drive data strategy, governance, and architecture, overseeing cross-functional teams to deliver reliable data platforms

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT experience focusing on data strategy, data analysis, and data security.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor large teams and manage cross-functional projects.
• Strong communication skills to engage stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute enterprise data warehouse strategy and governance.
• Oversee data platform integration and architecture roadmap.
• Lead Data Warehouse, MDM, and PIM teams with mentorship.
• Partner with business and IT to ensure data quality and security.
• Evaluate new technologies and assess business value.
• Document data sources, databases, and attributes.
• Collaborate with Value Chain and Analytics teams.

Skills

Data leadership

Strategic planning

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Tools

SQL

ETL tools

MDM

PIM

Job description

Description

The Director of Data is responsible for directing and overseeing the strategy, design, and development of enterprise data systems, including the Data Warehouse, Product Information Management (PIM), Data Governance, and Data Security. This role serves as the senior data leader within IT, partnering closely with business and technical teams to ensure data systems are scalable, secure, and aligned with organizational goals.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Develops and executes the enterprise data warehouse strategy, data governance framework, and data architecture roadmap to support business needs
• Ensures successful integration of new data platforms with existing systems and infrastructure
• Collaborates with internal teams to build and maintain data pipelines from source systems to analytic platforms
• Provides expertise and strategic direction on core data governance principles, including data integrity, security, continuity, and ongoing maintenance
• Leads the Data Warehouse, MDM, and PIM teams, providing direction, mentorship, and performance oversight
• Partners with the Value Chain and Data Reporting and Analytics teams to ensure data quality and security standards are met
• Evaluates emerging technologies and advises on the capability of systems to deliver business information
• Oversees the design, development, implementation, and auditing of data warehouses to ensure quality control
• Works with business stakeholders to identify and document candidate data sources, databases, and attributes that enhance the data warehouse

WHO YOU ARE:

• Proven ability to establish a vision, set goals, develop strategies, and measure outcomes
• Strong leadership and team-building skills across both technical and business communities
• Ability to manage large-scale projects while mentoring team members and driving results
• Successfully manages competing priorities by quickly assessing impact, repivoting as needed, and ensuring critical work continues to move forward
• Skilled at building consensus across business and technical teams throughout all project phases
• Strong technical background with experience translating complex business requirements into functional specifications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage all levels of associates
• Ability to lead time-sensitive, business-critical initiatives

WHAT YOU'LL HAVE:

• 10+ years of experience in Information Technology with a focus on data strategy, data analysis, data security, data warehouses
• Possession of excellent critical thinking, problem solving, and proactive skills