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 roadmap
- Manage a team of DBAs, Data Analysts, and Data Engineers
- Partner closely with and support internal software development teams
- Lead delivery of our major data warehouse project from build through rollout
- Serve as an experienced escalation point for complex data, reporting, and database issues
- Lead data source integration initiatives, Snowflake modeling, data team SDLC standards, and quality practices
- Lead SSRS-to-Power BI modernization and reporting governance
- Ensure customer-facing reporting, file exchanges, key workflows, and other critical data services are working, accurate, and supported
- Chair the Data Governance Committee
- Provide leadership updates on major project activities, status, and team accomplishments
- Coach team members and establish backup skill coverage for the IT Data team
- Own data backup and data retention across the data platform
- Own the budget for the Data practice
- Manage work assignments following Ascent's work management process
What You'll Bring- Experience 5+ years in data-related work - data engineering, warehousing, analytics, or DBA roles
- 3+ years managing teams and delivering projects
- General experience with the Microsoft Azure cloud environment, SQL source integration, ELT pipelines, Snowflake modeling, data quality, and SDLC practices
- Experience leading reporting initiatives leveraging Power BI and Power Automate
- Experience with Master Data Management
- Experience leading IT data governance practices
- Experience using AI tools in day-to-day delivery
- Experience supporting customer-facing reporting and major account data workflows
- Experience working with senior leadership
- Experience managing offshore teams
- Transportation logistics experience is a big plus
Ascent's Competitive Benefits- 401(k) and employer matching
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Wellness Program
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Overtime, Differential & Bonus Pay
Salary Range: $140,000 - $150,000
