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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$80K - $95K *

Pioneer data-driven insights in a dynamic marketing analytics environment. Own end-to-end analytics processes, from SQL and Python analysis to dbt model integration, ensuring impactful recommendations...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$165K - $200K *

Lead the charge in driving commercial activation and revenue growth for a multi-million-dollar portfolio, leveraging strategic insights and AI to enhance client engagement and deliver measurable resul...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $130K *

Optimize project controls by managing cost, schedule, and risk while integrating digital systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure accurate reporting and stakeholder engagement, driving informed decis...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead the innovative design and implementation of analytics data models, focusing on scalable architectures that support reporting and AI applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transf...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing a team of data analysts to develop complex reports, analyze data, and provide technical guidance, ensuring effective communication with clients and senior management while...

Texas, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$138K - $182K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of big data management by deploying and optimizing large-scale distributed systems. Drive performance, availability, and security while collaborating with cross-f...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $150K *

Champion administrative excellence by leading multi-team support functions, enhancing service delivery, and driving operational performance. Collaborate with stakeholders to align priorities and foste...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead administrative support across multiple offices, ensuring high-quality service delivery, managing talent, and driving operational excellence to meet evolving business ne...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Take ownership of a high-performing paid media team, driving campaign quality and partner outcomes. Lead strategic initiatives, manage team development, and enhance digital marketing strategies for un...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$75K - $100K *

Elevate your career as a data analytics professional, supporting client engagements through insightful analysis and reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance digital products and d...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$149K - $185K *

Lead the strategy and execution of paid digital advertising programs, optimizing campaigns across multiple channels to drive measurable pipeline and revenue impact. Collaborate with cross-functional t...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$164K - $229K *

Contribute to the success of data initiatives by developing robust data pipelines and tools. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality and reliability, empowering colleagues to en...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$149K - $164K *

Lead analytics strategy and team for a major client, driving data-informed insights and optimizing multi-channel marketing efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance measurement frame...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $130K *

Drive impactful Google Ads strategies and execution across diverse client accounts. Leverage your expertise to optimize campaigns, enhance team capabilities, and connect performance to business goals...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$105K - $120K *

Lead integrated media strategy and client relationships in programmatic advertising. Mentor a dynamic team while driving innovative solutions across major platforms. Collaborate cross-functionally to...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$105K - $120K *

Take ownership of integrated media strategy and client relationships, leading a programmatic team while driving innovation and operational excellence across key platforms like Amazon DSP and DV360. Gr...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$105K - $120K *

Join us to lead integrated media strategy and programmatic buying, mentoring a dynamic team while fostering senior client relationships. Drive innovation across platforms like Amazon DSP and DV360, en...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$105K - $120K *

Lead integrated media strategy and client relationships, mentoring a programmatic team while driving innovation and operational excellence across key platforms like Amazon DSP and DV360. Collaborate c...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$105K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead integrated media strategy and client relationships in programmatic advertising. Drive innovation, mentor talent, and collaborate cross-functionally to achieve strategic...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$105K - $120K *

Empower programmatic media strategy and client relationships while leading a dynamic team. Drive integrated planning, vendor management, and business development initiatives across key platforms to ac...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$160K - $200K *

Empower clients by leading the U.S. sales strategy for Sports Measurement Solutions. Drive revenue growth, foster executive relationships, and deliver data-driven insights to enhance sponsorship inves...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

Drive innovative media strategies for healthcare clients, leveraging audience insights and performance data. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance planning processes and deliver impactful...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Own the entire sales process from initial conversation to signature, driving technical evaluations and business cases. Collaborate closely with leadership and engineering to influence product developm...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$186K - $303K *

Lead the transformation of data and analytics engineering, driving innovation and efficiency in healthcare data management while mentoring high-performing teams and ensuring compliance with industry s...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$186K - $303K *

Unlock the potential of data and analytics by leading engineering teams to modernize healthcare systems, enhance data pipelines, and drive AI innovations, all while fostering a collaborative and high...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.