Analytics Director Jobs

Discover Analytics Director jobs that match your leadership experience and career goals. Analytics Directors turn complex data into practical business decisions, guiding analytics strategy, developing high-performing teams, and helping organizations measure what matters. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities, including roles paying $100,000 or more.

What Does an Analytics Director Do?

Analytics Directors set the direction for how an organization collects, analyzes, and uses data. They partner with executives and department leaders to identify business questions, prioritize analytical work, and translate findings into recommendations. Depending on the organization, the role may oversee business intelligence, data analytics, marketing analytics, product analytics, or reporting functions.

Common Responsibilities

  • Define analytics strategy, priorities, and performance measures.
  • Lead, mentor, and grow teams of analysts, data scientists, and business intelligence professionals.
  • Present clear, actionable insights to senior leaders and cross-functional partners.
  • Improve data quality, reporting processes, and analytical tools.
  • Collaborate with teams across finance, product, marketing, operations, and technology.
  • Ensure analytics work supports business objectives and responsible data practices.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek a combination of analytical expertise, business judgment, and people leadership. Relevant qualifications may include experience with data analysis and visualization, statistical methods, business intelligence platforms, and data management. Strong communication, stakeholder management, strategic planning, and the ability to explain complex findings to nontechnical audiences are also valuable. Requirements vary by company, industry, and team scope.

Explore Analytics Director Opportunities

Find Analytics Director openings across industries and compare roles by responsibilities, location, and compensation. Browse vetted $100K+ professional jobs on Ladders to identify opportunities where you can shape data strategy and make a measurable impact.

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$405K - $485K *

Join us to design and build innovative memory and search experiences that enhance user interaction across platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create impactful products that prioritiz...

Seattle, WARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $150K *

Transform healthcare insights by leading client engagements with real-world data. Drive business development and project delivery while building long-term client relationships in a dynamic, hybrid wor...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $210K *

Join a dynamic team to lead AI platform strategy and operations, ensuring seamless access and governance while driving enterprise-wide adoption and continuous improvement of innovative AI solutions...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $109K *

Join a team that's focused on acquiring and growing strategic partnerships. Drive high performance in a customer-centric environment, achieving revenue targets while utilizing sales technology to enha...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$171K - $265K *

Elevate your career by leading the strategy and modernization of data and actuarial technology. Drive operational performance and deliver impactful solutions that enhance data-driven decision-making a...

Richmond, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$183K - $289K *

Lead design for an innovative AI-native Strategic Portfolio Management suite. Collaborate with product and engineering leaders to establish design vision and manage a growing team of designers while a...

Mountain View, CARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $230K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead the strategy and execution of innovative consumer payment solutions, driving growth and engagement through targeted rewards and offers while collaborating across multip...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $125K *

Join a dynamic team to manage and enhance incentive compensation programs, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive improvements and support strategic initiatives whil...

Toronto, ONRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $145K *

Lead strategic communications initiatives for purpose-driven clients, managing relationships and executing impactful campaigns. Drive policy proposals and content development while overseeing a talent...

Washington, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Explore a dynamic sales opportunity where you'll drive enterprise-level transformations by collaborating with clients and partners, identifying opportunities, and closing complex deals to boost our ma...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of enterprise sales in financial services. Drive strategy and execution across banking, insurance, and fintech, while building a high-performing team to navigate...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $130K *

Drive the transformation of customer data into automated reporting and AI tools, enhancing customer health tracking and executive visibility. Collaborate across teams to streamline workflows and ensur...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Empower enterprise growth by leading strategic sales initiatives, engaging C-suite clients, and delivering innovative, data-driven solutions that transform customer acquisition and retention for top b...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate client relationships by managing strategic Tier 1 accounts, driving revenue growth, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop account strategies and deliver...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$123K - $207K *

Champion the design and ownership of a robust People Data Access & Governance framework, ensuring responsible data access while partnering with cross-functional teams to navigate compliance and ethica...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$327K - $408K *

Lead the charge in shaping long-term marketing strategies and partnerships, overseeing a dynamic team to drive growth and enhance market positioning through innovative co-marketing initiatives and cro...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $160K *

Analyze complex operational data to drive insights and improve customer outcomes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead impactful analyses, and create self-service analytics tools to enhance d...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$198K - $209K *

Grow your career with a leadership role in Marketing Decision Science, driving analytics for paid media, SEO, and marketing strategy. Lead a talented team while advising senior leadership on data-driv...

CanadaRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$202K - $255K *

Lead the charge in advancing marketing data science, managing a high-performing team to deliver advanced analytics and drive impact across paid media, SEO, and retailer marketing while collaborating w...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$145K - $165K *

Lead the charge in financial planning and analysis for a dynamic insurance business. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive budgeting, forecasting, and performance insights, ensuring alignme...

Dallas, TXRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $140K *

Drive customer success by helping clients optimize privacy programs through our platform. Engage as a trusted advisor, overseeing onboarding and adoption while advocating for customer needs to enhance...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$151K - $178K *

Shape the future of credit decisioning by leading a team focused on automating underwriting processes, enhancing portfolio analytics, and driving policy governance in a fast-paced fintech environment...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing client services by developing a high-performing team, driving operational excellence, and leveraging technology to improve productivity and client satisfaction in a dynami...

Lanham, MDRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in web growth design, optimizing top-of-funnel experiences to enhance customer engagement and conversion. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create compelling, high-quality web...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$200K - $215K *

Join a team that's redefining product design in healthcare. Lead and mentor a talented design team, shaping innovative solutions across hardware, software, and business processes while ensuring qualit...

Boston, MARemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an Analytics Director do?question toggle

    An Analytics Director leads an organization’s analytics strategy and team. The role typically involves prioritizing business questions, overseeing analysis and reporting, and translating data into recommendations for decision-makers.

  • What qualifications are common for Analytics Director jobs?question toggle

    Employers often look for substantial experience in analytics, business intelligence, or a related field, along with leadership and stakeholder-management skills. Specific education, technical tools, and years of experience vary by employer.

  • What skills are important for an Analytics Director?question toggle

    Strategic thinking, team leadership, data analysis, communication, and the ability to connect insights to business outcomes are central. Familiarity with analytics and visualization tools may also be important, depending on the role.

  • How much do Analytics Directors earn?question toggle

    Compensation varies based on factors such as industry, location, company size, and responsibilities. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; review individual listings for current compensation details.

  • Where can I find Analytics Director jobs?question toggle

    You can browse Analytics Director openings on Ladders, where you can explore vetted professional opportunities and review role details, including location and compensation when provided.