Director of IT, Data & Business Intelligence

Data; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Data in Detroit seeks a Director to lead the development of a secure, scalable cloud-based enterprise data lakehouse using medallion architecture and establish a unified data model for foundation-wide reporting and analytics. This leader will build governed data products, trusted metrics, and self-service analytics using Tableau, Power BI, or comparable platform.

The role will also lead the implementation of an enterprise MDM platform and create trusted 360-degree views across systems such as

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/DS or related field; advanced degree preferred
• Demonstrated leadership in data management, BI, and analytics initiatives
• Experience delivering enterprise data transformation strategies and cloud data lakehouses

Responsibilities

• Lead cloud-based data lakehouse development using medallion architecture.
• Build governed data products, trusted metrics, and self-service analytics via BI tools.
• Oversee enterprise MDM implementation delivering 360-degree data views.
• Mentor a high-performing cross-functional team and Steering Committee.
• Collaborate across systems like FLUXX, Salesforce, SAP, and ERP integrations

Skills

Leadership

Data governance

Enterprise data architecture

Medallion architecture

Cloud data platforms

Stakeholder communication

Master data management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Systems / Data Science

Tools

Tableau/Power BI

MDM platform implementations

Salesforce integration

ERP integration

Job description

The Director will lead the development of a secure, scalable, cloud-based enterprise data lakehouse using medallion architecture and establish a unified data model for foundation-wide reporting and analytics. This leader will build governed data products, shared definitions, trusted metrics, and self-service analytics using Tableau, Power BI, or a comparable platform. The role will also lead the implementation of an enterprise MDM platform and create trusted 360-degree views across systems such as FLUXX, Salesforce, SAP, and other core applications.

Responsibilities

• Model and drive leadership, capacity building, accountability, care and concern, strategic thinking and business acumen within respective team(s) and across the foundation.
• Model organizational vision, strategy, values, purpose, and culture, both inside and outside the organization.
• Drive results through successful accomplishment of organizational ends and avoidance of executive limitations.
• Empower, coach, and develop people, modeling agile practices and demonstrating WKKF’s commitment to racial equity, community engagement, and leadership.
• Engage WKKF staff and external constituents, delivering timely, consistent, aligned, authentic communications at all levels.
• Drive innovation by delivering industry insights and seeking out and promoting continuous learning and improvement within assigned area(s) of expertise.
• Deliver high performance through data-driven decision-making, problem-solving, and results focus.
• Serve as an active member of the Steering Committee.
• Lead a high-performing team:
  • Provide clear and consistent communications on roles, responsibilities, and expectations.
  • Ensure team effectiveness and provide timely performance feedback and coaching in a manner that engenders performance excellence and strong customer service.
  • Ensure cross-functional training and plan for the team’s staffing requirements.

Skillset

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Business Intelligence / Analytics or a related field; advanced degree preferred but not required.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in enterprise data management, analytics, or business intelligence, including 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Experience managing blended teams of employees, consultants, and managed service providers.
• Demonstrated experience defining and executing enterprise data transformation strategies, including the implementation of cloud-based data lakehouses, modern data architectures, and scalable analytics ecosystems.
• Deep expertise in enterprise data architecture, medallion architecture, data modeling, semantic layers, data integration, metadata, lineage, data quality, and data observability.
• Proven experience selecting, implementing, or significantly expanding an enterprise master data management platform, including golden records, matching and survivorship rules, reference data, stewardship, and 360-degree data views.
• Experience integrating enterprise platforms such as FLUXX, Salesforce, SAP, or comparable grantmaking, CRM, ERP, and financial systems with MDM, cloud data platforms, and analytics solutions.
• Strong experience with responsible AI, machine learning, automation, and advanced analytics, including identifying high-value use cases, establishing appropriate safeguards, and building organizational trust and adoption.
• Demonstrated ability to influence executive and cross-functional leaders, translate complex technical concepts into business outcomes, lead organizational change, and deliver measurable enterprise value.
• Prior experience in a nonprofit, philanthropic, or mission-driven organization.

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