Manager, Data and Analytics

Ascent Shared Services LLC; Belleville (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and matching

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Ascent Global Logistics, headquartered in Belleville, Michigan, seeks a Data Practice Manager to own the data domain end-to-end. You will lead a team of DBAs, Data Analysts, and Data Engineers, drive the data warehouse and reporting, and own Master Data Management practices.

You will partner with software teams, push AI tooling into delivery, and ensure governance, quality, and customer-facing reporting; a strategic, hands-on leader is required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of data-related experience including data engineering, warehousing, analytics, or DBA roles.
• 3+ years of experience managing teams and delivering projects.
• Experience with Azure cloud, SQL integration, ELT pipelines, Snowflake modeling, data quality, and SDLC practices.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the Data practice including team, standards, and roadmap.
• Manage DBAs, Data Analysts, and Data Engineers.
• Lead delivery of the data warehouse project from build to rollout.

Skills

Data warehousing

SQL

Power BI

Azure

Data governance

Leadership

Team management

ETL pipelines

Snowflake modeling

AI tools

Communication

Tools

Power BI Desktop

Snowflake

Job description

About AscentAscent Global Logistics, headquartered in Belleville, Michigan, is a leading global provider of expedited, time-critical logistics solutions and other direct transportation services. The company connects customers to its extensive carrier network, internal ground fleet and airline via its proprietary, digital PEAK freight marketplace, which provides robust carrier capacity and transparent pricing, backed by 24/7/365 logistics experts. Ascent’s offerings include air charter and ground expedited solutions as well as truckload, less-than-truckload, global forwarding, brokerage, and managed transportation services. The experienced Ascent team solves customers’ most challenging logistics needs by providing industry-leading service and top-tier satisfaction.Our Guiding PrinciplesAt the core of Ascent's culture is a strong commitment to excellence, driven by the passion and dedication of every team member. We're equally dedicated to going above and beyond for our customers, ensuring this commitment extends beyond our team and brings exceptional value to those we serve. We aim for perfect execution in everything we do and ‘play hard’ by creating an environment where tasks are performed with a can-do attitude from start to finish. We ‘play smart’ by delivering on our commitments in an honest, fair, and ethical manner. We treat every person with whom we interface with the utmost dignity and respect. We understand that our teammates are our most valuable assets, so we ‘play together’ by making every effort to provide a professional and enjoyable experience, enabling careers to flourish and personal growth to be achieved.What You’ll DoAscent Global Logistics is looking for a Data Practice Manager to own our data function end to end including the team, platforms, and roadmap. You will lead a team of DBAs, Data Analysts, and Data Engineers, drive our data warehouse and reporting initiatives, and own Ascent's Master Data Management practice.This is a leadership role that stays close to the work and functions as the senior escalation point. You will need the ability to coach, troubleshoot, and get hands-on when necessary. You will also work closely with our software development teams and push AI tools into how the team builds and delivers.Own and grow Ascent's Data practice — team, standards, and roadmapManage a team of DBAs, Data Analysts, and Data EngineersPartner closely with and support internal software development teamsLead delivery of our major data warehouse project from build through rolloutServe as an experienced escalation point for complex data, reporting, and database issuesLead data source integration initiatives, Snowflake modeling, data team SDLC standards, and quality practicesLead SSRS-to-Power BI modernization and reporting governanceEnsure customer-facing reporting, file exchanges, key workflows, and other critical data services are working, accurate, and supportedChair the Data Governance CommitteeProvide leadership updates on major project activities, status, and team accomplishmentsCoach team members and establish backup skill coverage for the IT Data teamOwn data backup and data retention across the data platformOwn the budget for the Data practiceManage work assignments following Ascent’s work management processWhat You’ll Bring8+ years of experience in data-related work — data engineering, warehousing, analytics, or DBA roles3+ years of experience managing teams and delivering projectsGeneral experience with the Microsoft Azure cloud environment, SQL source integration, ELT pipelines, Snowflake modeling, data quality, and SDLC practicesExperience leading reporting initiatives leveraging Power BI and Power AutomateExperience with Master Data ManagementExperience leading IT data governance practicesExperience using AI tools in day-to-day deliveryExperience supporting customer-facing reporting and major account data workflowsExperience working with senior leadershipExperience managing offshore teamsTransportation logistics experience is a big plusAscent’s Competitive Benefits401(k) and employer matchingLife InsuranceHealth, Dental, Vision InsuranceShort- & Long-Term DisabilityPaid Time Off (PTO)Employee Assistance ProgramPaid Parental LeaveEmployee Wellness ProgramPaid HolidaysEmployee Recognition ProgramsFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Tuition ReimbursementHealth Savings Account (HSA)Overtime, Differential & Bonus PaySalary range is $140k-160k/year.Salary Range: $140,000 - $160,000