Director, Enterprise Data & Analytics

UMass Chan Medical School; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Chan Medical School seeks a Director of Enterprise Data and Analytics to lead enterprise reporting, analytics, and data platform initiatives. You will drive strategy, governance, and platform evolution across academic, finance, research, and administration domains.

This role focuses on scalable, secure analytics solutions using Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and integrated data platforms, fostering data literacy and governance across the institution.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in data analytics, BI, or data engineering.
• 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience leading enterprise-scale reporting or data platform initiatives.
• Experience with regulated environments (e.g., healthcare, higher education, finance) or similar contexts.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute enterprise analytics strategy aligned with institutional priorities.
• Provide leadership for architecture and evolution of enterprise data platforms (Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, related tech).
• Govern analytics operating model; balance centralized services with federated domain ownership.
• Oversee data integration and pipeline strategies across multiple source systems.
• Establish data governance frameworks (quality, privacy, security, compliance).
• Drive KPI standardization, reporting definitions, and trusted enterprise data assets.
• Lead development of certified data products and semantic models (single source of truth).
• Oversee dashboards, reports, and analytics solutions; ensure scalability and performance.
• Enable centralized reporting and governed self-service analytics.
• Manage analytics intake, prioritization, and delivery aligned with priorities.
• Monitor adoption, usage, and outcomes; continuously improve based on feedback.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Data literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree (related field)

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

Power BI

Azure

Job description

Overview:

General Summary

Under the general direction of Associate CIO, The Director of Enterprise Data and Analytics is a strategic leadership role responsible for advancing UMass Chan's enterprise reporting, analytics, and data platform capabilities. This role oversees the design, delivery, and continuous evolution of modern analytics solutions leveraging Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and enterprise data platforms to enable data-driven decision-making across academic, finance, research, and administrative domains.

This position sits at the intersection of technology and institutional strategy, translating complex business requirements into scalable, secure, and high-value analytics solutions while fostering a culture of data literacy and governance.

Responsibilities:

Strategy, Governance & Platform Leadership

• Define and execute the enterprise reporting and analytics strategy aligned with institutional priorities.
• Provide leadership for the architecture and evolution of enterprise data platforms, including Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and related technologies.
• Establish and govern the enterprise analytics operating model, balancing centralized platform services with federated domain ownership.
• Define and oversee enterprise data integration and pipeline strategies across multiple source systems.
• Establish and enforce data governance frameworks, including data quality, security, privacy, and compliance standards.
• Drive standardization of KPIs, reporting definitions, and enterprise data assets to ensure consistency and trust.
• Lead the development and management of certified data products, semantic models, and a single source of truth for institutional data.

Enterprise Reporting Delivery & Operations

• Oversee the design, development, and delivery of enterprise dashboards, reports, and analytics solutions.
• Ensure scalability, reliability, and performance of data platforms, reporting systems, and data pipelines.
• Enable both centralized reporting and governed self-service analytics capabilities across the institution.
• Define and manage the analytics intake, prioritization, and delivery processes in alignment with institutional priorities.
• Monitor adoption, usage, and effectiveness of analytics solutions; continuously improve based on user feedback and outcomes.
• Establish metrics to measure value realization, including adoption, data quality, and time-to-insight.

Stakeholder Engagement & Value Realization

• Partner with academic, research, finance, and administrative leaders to understand strategic priorities and data needs.
• Translate business requirements into scalable analytics solutions, roadmaps, and delivery plans.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership by providing insights and recommendations that inform decision-making.
• Lead or participate in cross-functional governance bodies (e.g., data governance council) to drive institutional alignment.
• Promote a culture of data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement across UMass Chan.
• Advance data literacy by enabling effective use of enterprise data and reporting tools across stakeholder groups.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Master's degree preferred)
• 10+ years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or data engineering, with 5+ years in a leadership role
• Proven experience leading enterprise-scale reporting, analytics, or data platform initiatives
• Strong expertise in modern data platforms (data warehouse/lake/lakehouse), with Microsoft Fabric and Power BI experience preferred
• Deep understanding of data integration, pipelines (ETL/ELT), and multi-source data environments
• Demonstrated experience establishing and operationalizing enterprise data governance frameworks, including data ownership, stewardship, data quality, metadata management, and access controls
• Experience delivering analytics and data platform solutions in regulated or compliance-driven environments (e.g., healthcare, higher education, finance, or similar)
• Proven ability to translate business needs into scalable, high-impact analytics solutions
• Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and executive communication skills

Additional Information:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in higher education, academic health, or complex enterprise environments
• Familiarity with enterprise systems (ERP, HR, research, student systems)
• Experience implementing enterprise data platform transformations or modern analytics operating models
• Experience with data governance tools and frameworks (e.g., Microsoft Purview or similar)
• Exposure to AI/ML-driven analytics and modern data products
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred)
• Direct experience working with healthcare, research, or academic data subject to regulatory frameworks (e.g., HIPAA, IRB, FERPA, or similar compliance standards)