Head of Data Strategy & Transformation

Mitchell International; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 176,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitchell International, based in Chicago, IL, seeks a Senior Director of Data Strategy & Transformation to lead the enterprise data agenda and unlock value from data across the business.

You'll define the data strategy, move from reporting to self-service analytics, and build AI-ready capabilities while leading a distributed data team across the US and New Zealand. The role combines strategy, governance, and performance outcomes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in data strategy, analytics, BI, digital transformation, product intelligence, or related disciplines.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• Proven success leading enterprise data strategy and transformation initiatives.
• Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to translate data investments into business growth, customer value, and competitive advantage.
• Experience identifying and delivering value from data through monetization, data products, insights, or new business opportunities.
• Track record establishing data governance, operating models, and scalable practices that improve trust, accessibility, and adoption of data.
• Experience building, developing, and leading high‑performing teams through periods of growth and change.
• Ability to influence executives, align stakeholders, and drive organizational change.
• Sufficient technical depth to partner effectively with engineering and analytics teams while maintaining a focus on business outcomes.
• Experience enabling AI, automation, advanced analytics, and data‑driven products or services

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the enterprise data strategy.
• Move the business from reactive reporting to self-service analytics and data-driven decision‑making.
• Establish foundations for AI, automation, and advanced analytics.
• Improve data governance, quality, stewardship, and trust.
• Identify opportunities to commercialize and monetize data assets.
• Create clear prioritization and operating models for data initiatives.
• Influence executive decisions and investment priorities.
• Lead and develop a distributed Data & Analytics team across the US and New Zealand.

Skills

Data strategy

Analytics leadership

Digital transformation

Commercial acumen

AI & automation

Team leadership

Influence executives

Data governance

Data products

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Mitchell International, based in Chicago, IL, seeks a Senior Director of Data Strategy & Transformation to lead the enterprise data agenda and unlock value from data across the business.

You'll define the data strategy, move from reporting to self-service analytics, and build AI-ready capabilities while leading a distributed data team across the US and New Zealand. The role combines strategy, governance, and performance outcomes.