Head of Apps Engineering & Data Strategy

Default; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Concordia Plan Services seeks a Director of Applications Engineering and Data Strategy to lead enterprise data, applications, and analytics initiatives in St. Louis.

You will design scalable technology solutions, align data strategies with business priorities, and drive data-driven decision making across ministries and stakeholders. This role partners with multiple departments to advance modern applications, integrations, reporting, and analytics while ensuring secure, reliable data governance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, MIS, or Business Admin required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in data strategy, integration, or analytics within a complex environment.
• 3+ years of Power BI or similar BI tools experience.
• Proven experience driving data strategy, governance, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience in centralized data hub and warehouse implementation/maintenance.
• Familiarity with ITIL or Six Sigma process improvement methods preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the organization’s applications, data, and integration strategy, aligned with business objectives and roadmaps.
• Partner with leaders to identify needs, prioritize initiatives, and deliver scalable data and SaaS solutions.
• Lead data architecture, analytics, and reporting to support efficiency and informed decisions.
• Oversee data platforms, including data warehouse and data hub, ensuring secure, reliable data.
• Establish data governance, quality, and reporting standards for data integrity.
• Advance analytics and BI capabilities with effective visualization and insights.

Skills

Leadership

Data strategy

Data governance

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Analytical thinking

Relationship management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/ MIS/Business Admin

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Concordia Plan Services seeks a Director of Applications Engineering and Data Strategy to lead enterprise data, applications, and analytics initiatives in St. Louis.

You will design scalable technology solutions, align data strategies with business priorities, and drive data-driven decision making across ministries and stakeholders. This role partners with multiple departments to advance modern applications, integrations, reporting, and analytics while ensuring secure, reliable data governance