Senior Director, Data & Analytics Architecture

Socket.dev; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay + bonuses

Medical, dental, vision, telemedicine,

401K with employer match

PTO and holidays

Volunteer Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Business casual environment

Job summary

GLS is seeking a Senior Director, Data Development to lead data integration and BI developers, building robust enterprise reporting functions and scalable data sharing processes. You will establish best practices, drive efficiencies, and operationalize insights across the organization.

You will guide architecture, technology solutions, and services, while coaching a team to deliver high-quality data solutions, ensuring security and alignment with enterprise standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field required
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience with high proficiency in Business Intelligence, ETL, Data Architecture, and Business Analytics required
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in building data lake solutions required
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in building cloud data warehouses required
• Experience with modern data encryption standards and secure data exchange processes preferred
• Knowledge of Data Governance and Master Data Management preferred
• Advanced knowledge of physical database design and data structures required
• Advanced skill level in SQL, data modeling, data architecture, data profiling, and performance tuning required
• Proven experience in overseeing the linking of cross-functional databases between disparate business units and systems required
• Knowledge of SDLC and quality control processes to be followed in various projects required
• Excellent project management skills to include the development of project timelines, tasks, assigned resources, dependency management and risk management
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate complex technical concepts to varied audiences
• Commitment to organizational core values and leadership capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and lead a team with coaching and feedback

Responsibilities

• Provide the vision, strategy, and operational framework to deliver reporting solutions that meet the business requirements of the organization.
• Lead a team of developers to deliver high quality and reliable data using continuous improvement principles throughout the delivery and operational support models.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive data sharing program and work with key business stakeholders to provide frequent insight to help them make data-backed decisions.
• Develop data standards working in collaboration with the data architecture team in terms of naming convention, storage, design, and deployments for the DWH.
• Monitor usage and adoption of data applications/reports and own retirement strategy for unused objects.
• Manage large, complex projects including program oversight and execution (Governance, Project Plans, Testing, Design, Requirements, Stakeholder/Communication Plans, Issue/Risk identification & resolution, project resourcing, project budget, etc.).
• Assist in implementing, improving, and documenting data governance practices.
• Contribute to IT Architecture Review Board meetings, protecting the interests of Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence users.
• Spend 30-40% of the week developing, testing, and implementing reporting processes.
• Ensure all data sharing interfaces and reporting processes align to GLS’s Enterprise Architecture and Security standards.
• Assist in identifying, driving, and enforcing best practices for change control, testing, information security, and data governance, making use of DevOps principals and the latest in cloud technology.
• Coach and mentor team members to maintain current technology skills and assist with career development objectives; may exercise management authority concerning staffing, performance feedback, talent development, promotions, salary recommendations, and terminations
• Delegation, organization, and priority management i.e., Scrum Master for the team.
• Establish clear expectations with the business and effectively communicates when situations change.
• Perform additional assignments and special projects as required by the needs of the company or as directed by management.

Skills

SQL

Data modeling

Data architecture

Data profiling

Performance tuning

Project management

Communication skills

SDLC

Leadership

DevOps

Cloud technology

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Systems

Tools

Data Lake

Cloud Data Warehouse

Data Encryption

Job description

GLS is seeking a Senior Director, Data Development to lead data integration and BI developers, building robust enterprise reporting functions and scalable data sharing processes. You will establish best practices, drive efficiencies, and operationalize insights across the organization.

You will guide architecture, technology solutions, and services, while coaching a team to deliver high-quality data solutions, ensuring security and alignment with enterprise standards.