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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$120K - $167K *

Elevate your career by leading paid media strategy and audience development. Drive measurable business impact through innovative channel planning and optimization across diverse platforms, ensuring al...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $90K *

Elevate customer experience by transforming data into actionable insights. Collaborate with marketing teams to analyze trends, develop KPIs, and create automated reporting solutions that drive strateg...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$124K - $232K *

Provide technical leadership in data engineering and analytics, guiding teams to deliver innovative solutions using cloud platforms and AI technologies. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance enterp...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform data into actionable insights by designing and maintaining scalable analytics models. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance data-driven decision-making and ensure data quality across the...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead a dynamic account management team, driving strategic relationships with major health systems. Foster high-touch engagement, ensuring customer success and operational excellence while directly man...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$97K - $155K *

Champion operational excellence by integrating teams, managing projects, and driving process improvements. Leverage your analytical skills to navigate complexities and enhance collaboration across mul...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $215K *

Advance the strategic vision by managing cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and driving continuous improvement across projects...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $215K *

Unlock your potential with a dynamic role that fosters collaboration and innovation, driving impactful solutions across diverse projects while enhancing your professional growth and expertise in a sup...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$88K - $132K *

Unlock potential by leading data-driven analysis in paid search, designing experiments, and translating complex metrics into actionable insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize ma...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$60K - $140K *

Elevate your career by managing programmatic media campaigns, optimizing performance, and leading a team. Collaborate with clients and internal teams to drive successful digital strategies and enhance...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$198K - $260K *

Lead and optimize analytics engineering to transform data practices, ensuring high-quality, reusable data for analytics and AI applications. Collaborate across teams to enhance self-service analytics...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Grow your career by driving sales and developing strategic relationships within major sectors across the AMER region, ensuring revenue maximization and effective execution of account strategies...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$150K - $225K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic analytics initiatives that drive business outcomes. Collaborate closely with executive leadership to turn complex data into actionable insights, shaping decisions...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $225K *

Unlock potential by leading analytics to transform complex data into clear business insights. Collaborate with executive leadership to influence strategy and decisions, automating analysis and focusin...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $170K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead integrated, performance-driven media strategies, optimizing investments across channels to achieve measurable business outcomes and drive client success...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$96K - $135K *

Elevate your career as a strategic leader in paid social, driving growth through innovative strategies and high-performing teams. Leverage your expertise to optimize complex campaigns and foster colla...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Transform the Ontario college system by leading data initiatives that enhance strategic planning, decision-making, and policy development, driving better student outcomes through actionable insights i...

Guelph, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by driving business development in clinical research and medical imaging. Build strategic client relationships, identify new opportunities, and contribute to innovative healthcare...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Unlock insights by analyzing audience data and enhancing marketing campaigns. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize targeting, improve performance, and drive data-driven decisions in the...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $215K *

Shape the future of digital analytics by leading architecture and engineering efforts. Drive strategy, governance, and optimization across platforms, ensuring reliable data flow and compliance for imp...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$120K - $140K *

Drive data-driven insights by building robust data models and pipelines. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure data integrity and deliver actionable reports across various business functions, enhanc...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $115K *

Innovate data access and analytics capabilities, empowering teams to leverage insights for informed decision-making. Collaborate across functions to enhance data products and drive education on data u...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$140K - $170K *

Reimagine client partnerships by leading strategic, multi-channel initiatives that drive measurable outcomes. Cultivate executive relationships, optimize performance, and champion data-driven decision...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $110K *

Drive analytics to enhance omnichannel media strategies, ensuring impactful measurement solutions that deliver data-driven insights and optimize campaign performance, while collaborating with diverse...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$147K - $217K *

Transform the future of life sciences analytics by leading a dynamic team, driving innovative measurement strategies, and delivering actionable insights that enhance client outcomes and elevate indust...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.