IT Leader - Global Data & Analytics Leader

Owens Corning Foundation; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Owens Corning seeks a Global IT Leader of Data & Analytics to own the data strategy across a dynamic multinational environment. This role demands expertise in data governance and architecture, emphasizing SAP and Power BI, to facilitate enterprise-wide decision-making. The ideal leader will architect modern data landscapes, ensuring compliance and alignment with business objectives, while driving innovation through AI technologies.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in data governance and analytics.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale data environments.
• Hands-on experience with SAP and analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment of SAP Business Data Cloud globally.
• Establish data governance policies and data architecture.
• Integrate AI technologies for productivity enhancement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-Solving

Project Management

Data Governance

Technical Expertise

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field

Master's degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

SAP Business Data Cloud

Microsoft Power BI

SAP Datasphere

AI tools like Joule and SAP Analytics Cloud

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Location(s):

Columbus, OH, US

Function: Information Technology

Audience: Experienced Professional

Work Arrangement: Remote

Requisition ID: 65365

Job Summary:

Global IT Leader of Data & Analytics is a visionary and technically adept at leading the global data strategy across a dynamic, multi-national company. This role will be responsible for full ownership of the data and analytics ecosystem, with a strong emphasis on SAP Business Data Cloud and Microsoft Power BI as foundational platforms. The ideal candidate will architect and govern a modern data landscape that ensures trusted, scalable, and AI-ready data assets, enabling real-time insights and enterprise-wide decision-making. This leader will drive the design and implementation of robust data governance frameworks and enterprise data architecture, ensuring alignment with business objectives, regulatory compliance, and digital transformation goals across finance, operations, supply chain, and other domains.

Owens Corning Glass Reinforcements is a business unit of Owens Corning that is in the acquisition sign to close process. Owens Corning has signed an agreement to sell Glass Reinforcements to the Praana Group. The deal is expected to close by end of 2025. The path ahead will be dynamic, full of change, and expected to be fast paced with a change in ownership. The business operates from twenty (20+) locations across the globe. The information technology environment supporting our new company is being built from the ground up in terms of IT infrastructure and applications with the opportunity to leverage new technologies and new ways of thinking as we look to end a transition services agreement associated with the acquisition as soon as possible. Our Data and Analytics landscape is comprised of multiple solutions across the globe. We seek to consolidate and simplify our landscape to drive efficiency and effectiveness in our operations for decades ahead.

Key Responsibilities

• Analytics Leadership : Lead the end-to-end deployment of SAP Business Data Cloud (BDC) across the global organization, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals. Provide technical leadership and business-value guidance to global project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment. The company’s core data will reside in the operational SAP landscape. Additionally, provide leadership and guidance on the implementation and use of Microsoft analytical user tools that will be standard in the environment including PowerBI, and how these tools will interface and access enterprise data.
• Data Governance & Architecture : Establish and enforce policies and procedures for data management, ensuring data quality, consistency, and security across the organization. Develop and maintain the overall data architecture, including data models, standards, and integration frameworks to support business intelligence and analytics initiatives.
• AI Technology : Explore and apply artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, including generative AI and agentic AI, to drive productivity and gain a competitive advantage. Identify opportunities for AI integration in business processes and implement AI-driven solutions to enhance efficiency and innovation.
• Stakeholder Collaboration : Collaborate with senior stakeholders, functions, project teams, and key suppliers to gather detailed requirements and develop comprehensive portfolios and project plans for enterprise data, general reporting, and analytical requirements.
• Financial Leadership : Oversee and guide application portfolio and project timelines, budgets, and resources, ensuring delivery within scope and on schedule. Identify and mitigate potential project risks and issues, ensuring a proactive approach to problem resolution.
• Portfolio Communications : Communicate the portfolio and project status, risks, and solutions effectively to senior management, stakeholders and project teams, facilitating informed decision-making, forward momentum, and team engagement.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Leadership : Proven leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team of IT professionals.
• Communication : Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience : Minimum of 10 years of experience in data governance, data architecture, analytics and reporting with a proven track record of designing and managing complex data and analytics environments for large organizations.
• Technical Expertise : Minimum of 10 years of hands-on SAP experience, with a focus on large-scale deployments. Experience implementing SAP Business Data Cloud and its underlying technologies. Experience in modeling and governing enterprise data using SAP Datasphere, ensuring semantic consistency across SAP and third-party sources. Preferred is proficiency in integrating AI tools like Joule and SAP Analytics Cloud to transform harmonized data into actionable insights for real-time decision-making.
• Project Management : Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Problem-Solving : Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex technical issues.
• Adaptability : Ability to adapt to changing business needs and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Education : Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. A master's degree, equivalent work experience, or relevant professional certifications is preferred.

Work Conditions

• Due to the team structure, virtual meeting formats, time zone differences, and appropriate meeting times,extendedwork hours may be required.

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About Owens Corning

Owens Corning is a residential and commercial building products leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our products provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique capabilities and market-leading positions to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with more than 25,000 employees in 31 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2024 sales of $11.0 billion. For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com.

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer.

Nearest Major Market: Columbus
Nearest Secondary Market: Dublin

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