Director, Data Analytics (Microsoft products)

BravoTECH; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent technology firm in Dallas seeks a Director of Analytics to drive enterprise data strategies and governance. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience, including 5 years in leadership roles, leveraging Microsoft technologies like Azure and Power BI. This full-time position emphasizes operational excellence and collaboration with senior leaders, requiring excellent change management skills and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Data & Analytics, with at least 5 years in enterprise leadership roles.
• Proven success setting AI policies and building governance programs.
• Strong understanding of data governance and privacy regulations.

Responsibilities

• Defines and executes the company’s enterprise data and analytics strategy.
• Leads enterprise-wide data governance programs and councils.
• Provides strategic oversight of enterprise data architecture.

Skills

Microsoft Azure

Data governance

Executive influence

Change management

Data analytics

Financial acumen

AI policies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Business

Master’s degree

Tools

Dynamics 365

Power BI

SQL Server

Power Platform

Job description

Overview

Director of Analytics at BravoTECH — Dallas, TX area. This is a 3-6 month contract-to-hire role. 5 days onsite in North Dallas. No C2C or reverse referrals. This role does not sponsor now or in the future (no H1B/CPT/OPT).

Responsibilities

• Defines and executes the company’s enterprise data and analytics strategy in alignment with corporate goals.
• Champions ethical AI use, governance, and workforce enablement.
• Promotes data and AI as strategic assets of innovation, efficiency, and competitive advantage.

Leadership & Governance

• Leads enterprise-wide data governance programs, stewardship councils, and executive steering committees.
• Oversees knowledge worker enablement programs to increase data and AI literacy across the company.
• Ensures compliance with data privacy, security, and AI regulations.
• Operates in the context of a publicly traded company actively engaged in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), ensuring governance, integration, and compliance standards are maintained across acquired entities.
• Owns financial planning, budget development, and ongoing budget management for the data and analytics organization, ensuring resources are aligned to business priorities and cost efficiency.

Delivery & Platform Architecture

• Provides strategic oversight of enterprise data architecture and integration within a Microsoft-centric environment (Azure, Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Power BI, SQL Server).
• Directs the design, deployment, and scaling of modern analytics platforms, data integration pipelines, and BI solutions.
• Ensures enterprise data is structured, secure, and optimized for analytical and operational use.
• Manages and mentors both onshore and offshore resources, ensuring global alignment on data and analytics initiatives.
• Builds a high-performing, collaborative, and scalable data organization across geographies.
• Balances internal expertise with partner/vendor resources to optimize delivery and innovation.

Business Partnership & Enablement

• Engages with senior leaders across business units to identify opportunities where data and AI can enable growth, efficiency, and transformation.
• Partners with IT and product development teams to design scalable solutions for future data science and predictive analytics capabilities.
• Drives adoption of standardized data practices and promotes alignment and re-use of enterprise data assets.

Operational Excellence

• Directs data classification, audits, and compliance measures to protect sensitive and critical information.
• Ensures cost efficiency in managing enterprise data while maximizing return on investment.
• Implements proactive risk management, monitoring, and continuous improvement processes for data and AI initiatives.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive experience in Data & Analytics, with at least 5 years in enterprise leadership roles.
• Proven success setting AI policies and building governance programs for emerging technologies.
• Deep expertise in Microsoft technologies: Azure, Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Power BI, SQL Server, and related enterprise tools.
• Exposure to Microsoft Copilot.
• Experience managing offshore and global delivery teams.
• Strong understanding of data governance, privacy regulations, and AI architectures.
• Familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls and related compliance requirements for publicly traded companies.
• Financial acumen with proven experience in budget planning, forecasting, and resource management.
• Technical career foundation — e.g., starting as a data analyst, data engineer, or architect before moving into leadership roles.
• Background in manufacturing and engineering environments preferred.
• Advanced skills in program management, executive influence, and leading enterprise-wide transformation.
• Excellent change management and communication skills; able to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Occasional domestic and international travel required. (must have valid passport)

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Manufacturing