Head of Enterprise Data and Analytics

AMETEK Inc.; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. is seeking a leader to drive the enterprise data & analytics program across a decentralized organization. You will own the strategy, platform architecture (lakehouse), and data governance, partnering with ERP, Finance, and IT leadership to enable AI enablement and KPI standardization.

You will report to the CIO and lead a federated, high-impact team, delivering measurable value through standardized KPIs and enterprise-wide analytics capabilities.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive leadership in enterprise data, analytics, or digital transformation roles.
• Experience building and scaling enterprise data platforms in complex, decentralized orgs.
• Leadership experience with ERP-adjacent analytics (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent).
• Ability to establish enterprise data governance and KPI standards across autonomous BUs.
• Strong executive communication skills, including board and CEO level presentations.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive AMETEK’s data & analytics strategy across ERP consolidations.
• Lead platform and architecture decisions (lakehouse, data ingestion, semantic models).
• Govern data standards, KPI definitions, taxonomies, and data quality controls.
• Oversee delivery of enterprise analytics assets with measurable ROI.
• Build a federated analytics organization and scalable internal model.

Skills

Executive leadership

Enterprise data & analytics

ERP analytics

Data governance & KPIs

Executive communication

Tools

Databricks

Microsoft Fabric

Azure data services

Job description

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Job Title: Head of Enterprise Data and Analytics

Location: Wilmington, MA, US, 01887

Business Unit: Nul

Posting Date: Sep 14, 2026

Job Description:
We are seeking a Head of Enterprise Data & Analytics to provide end-to-end leadership of the initiative to modernize the company's enterprise technology foundation. Reporting directly to the CIO, you will be accountable for defining and scaling AMETEK’sEnterprise Data & Intelligence Layer, including platform architecture, analytics delivery, AI enablement, and—critically—enterprise data governance and KPI standardization in a highly decentralized operating model.

This leader will operate as thesingle point of accountability for the data and analytics program across the enterprise, partnering closely with ERP leadership, Finance, Commercial Excellence, Operations, and division IT leadership.

AMETEK is undertaking a multi-year transformation to modernize its enterprise technology foundation, including ERP consolidation across SAP S/4HANA, Oracle and other platforms and the establishment of a centralized, governed enterprise data and analytics platform (“lakehouse”).

How you will make an impact:

Enterprise Data & Analytics Strategy

• Own and execute AMETEK’s Enterprise Data & Analytics strategy, ensuring alignment with ERP consolidation and the company’s long term operating model
• Translate enterprise business priorities (growth, margin, working capital, portfolio optimization) into decision driven analytics use cases with measurable value
• Lead the progression from initial pilot to enterprise rollout across all divisions, including roadmap, phasing, and operating model definition

Platform & Architecture Leadership

• Serve as the owner of the enterprise lakehouse architecture, including:
  • Data ingestion (ERP, CRM and other sources)
  • Microsoft Fabric and Databricks platform strategy and validation
  • Core medallion architecture (Bronze / Silver / Gold) and semantic models
• Ensure analytics are decoupled from transactional systems, enabling cross ERP, cross division insight during and after ERP migrations
• Evaluate and govern the responsible use of AI / advanced analytics within the enterprise platform

Data Governance & Standards

• Establish and enforce an enterprise data governance model that prevents metric fragmentation while respecting appropriate BU autonomy.
• Define and institutionalize:
  • Enterprise KPI definitions and ownership
  • Customer, product, and end market taxonomies
  • Data quality, certification, and approval processes
• Chair or co lead enterprise Data Governance Steering forums with senior functional leadership.

Analytics Delivery & Value Realization

• Oversee delivery of enterprise and division level analytics assets, ensuring reuse of certified KPIs and consistent semantic models
• Ensure analytics investments possess tangible, quantified business cases tied to revenue growth, margin protection, cost reduction, and/or working capital improvements
• Track adoption, usage, and realized ROI across the enterprise

Operating Model & Leadership

• Build and lead a federated Enterprise Data & Analytics organization, including:
  • Central enterprise architecture, governance, and enablement teams
  • Matrix leadership of divisional analytics contributors aligned to enterprise standards
• Define the internal FTE model and partner strategy required to scale enterprise analytics sustainably
• Act as a senior leader within the IT Leadership Team, influencing across functional and divisional boundaries.

What you will bring to the role:

Required

• 15+ years of progressive leadership in enterprise data, analytics, or digital transformation roles
• Proven experience building and scaling enterprise data platforms in complex, decentralized organizations
• Hands on leadership experience with ERP-adjacent analytics (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent)
• Demonstrated ability to establish enterprise data governance and KPI standards across autonomous business units
• Strong executive communication skills, including board and CEO level presentations and value articulation

Preferred

• Experience in global industrial, manufacturing, or diversified portfolio companies
• Direct experience with Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, Azure data services, or comparable cloud platforms
• Track record of translating analytics into measurable financial impact (revenue growth, margin improvement, cost reduction)
• Experience scaling analytics through federated or CoE based models
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.

Leadership Attributes

• Enterprise thinker with the ability to navigate federation vs. standardization trade offs
• Strong bias to outcomes, not technology for technology’s sake
• Credible operator with both strategic vision and execution discipline
• Comfortable driving change in a decentralized business environments

Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 180,000

Salary Maximum: 225,000

Incentive: Yes

Disclaimer:Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK isacomponent of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 [phone].