Senior Data Analytics, AI & Innovation Lead (Hybrid)

CFS; Zeeland (MI); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Retirement Plan 6% match

3 Weeks PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Bonus Potential

Job summary

CFS is seeking a Senior Manager of Data Analytics, AI & Innovation to lead enterprise-wide data, analytics, AI, and innovation initiatives. You will partner with Finance, Operations, Sales, HR and others to align technology with business goals and build a long-term data roadmap.

This is a high-visibility leadership role to scale a growing data function. The role requires strong business acumen, ability to discuss strategy and technical concepts, and experience building governance, pipelines, and

Qualifications

• Experience leading data analytics, AI strategy, BI, and digital transformation.
• Ability to build business cases and strategic roadmaps.
• Strong background in data warehousing, data pipelines, and data modeling.
• Experience implementing data governance programs including quality, stewardship, and security.
• Understanding AI, predictive analytics, and automation in business contexts.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive cross-functional initiatives.
• Leadership experience in developing teams and managing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise data analytics, AI, and innovation strategy with measurable outcomes.
• Partner with business stakeholders to identify data-driven opportunities and value.
• Develop and maintain a prioritized roadmap for BI, analytics, and AI initiatives.
• Establish and lead enterprise data governance including ownership, quality, security, privacy, retention.
• Own the data platform and warehouse strategy, including pipelines and integrations.
• Drive reporting toward self-service insights and a single source of truth.
• Define and guide the organization's AI strategy, governance, and adoption.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and automation platforms for business value.
• Build and lead a small team focused on innovation and data initiatives.

Skills

Data analytics

AI strategy

Business intelligence

Digital transformation

Innovation

Stakeholder influence

Leadership

Education

Degrees or certifications related to AI, predictive analytics, data/BI, data governance

Job description

CFS is seeking a Senior Manager of Data Analytics, AI & Innovation to lead enterprise-wide data, analytics, AI, and innovation initiatives. You will partner with Finance, Operations, Sales, HR and others to align technology with business goals and build a long-term data roadmap.

This is a high-visibility leadership role to scale a growing data function. The role requires strong business acumen, ability to discuss strategy and technical concepts, and experience building governance, pipelines, and