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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$200K - $285K *

The Agent Product Manager at Decagon will work directly with enterprise customers to design, deploy, and optimize AI agents, ensuring customer outcomes are met. This role involves acting as a bridge b...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $115K *

Unlock potential by driving data-driven decision making, enhancing operational performance, and identifying solutions through data analysis and visualization in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environme...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform marketing analytics by leading measurement strategies and driving data-informed decisions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance brand performance and deliver actionable insight...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading paid search and social strategies, translating business goals into actionable plans. Guide a dynamic team while optimizing campaigns for one of the world's most iconic bran...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing integrated paid search and social strategies, guiding a dynamic team to achieve client goals while optimizing media performance across major platforms. Drive impactful re...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$200K - $280K *

Transform business relationships by driving revenue growth through strategic partnerships. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored solutions to top-tier clients, ensuring alignment...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform paid media strategies for premium DTC brands by executing and optimizing campaigns across Meta and Google. Lead client relationships and drive performance with a focus on data-driven decisio...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining visual storytelling by leading art direction across integrated campaigns. Elevate brand aesthetics, mentor creative talent, and drive impactful outcomes through innovativ...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$179K - $248K *

Lead the charge in operationalizing strategy and driving cross-division initiatives. Collaborate with senior stakeholders to enhance efficiency and client satisfaction in a fast-paced corporate travel...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$185K - $200K *

Transform integrated media strategies by leading cross-channel planning, driving audience insights, and fostering collaboration across teams to enhance brand growth and consumer engagement...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by owning customer value plans and ensuring adoption, ROI, and product usage for B2B SaaS accounts. Build trusted relationships with stakeholders, drive enablement sessions, and colla...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $140K *

Transform marketing insights into actionable strategies by leading data analytics and measurement initiatives. Collaborate across teams to enhance performance transparency and drive ROI, while mentori...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $140K *

Transform marketing insights into actionable strategies by owning analytics, reporting, and research. Lead a team to connect marketing efforts with business outcomes, ensuring transparency and account...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $140K *

Innovate marketing analytics by transforming data into actionable insights. Lead measurement frameworks, reporting, and research to drive ROI and growth. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance mark...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $130K *

Unlock revenue potential by driving new business and expanding accounts in the first-party data segment. Collaborate with teams to connect audience segments with key industry players, ensuring quality...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in optimizing paid media strategies, driving demand generation, and enhancing brand awareness across diverse digital platforms. Collaborate with teams to maximize campaign performance...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $190K *

Champion the evolution of market positioning and narrative as you build a strategic product marketing function, driving AI-native initiatives and cross-functional collaboration to redefine our competi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $190K *

Transform market perception and drive strategic product marketing initiatives. As a key player, you'll shape narratives, align teams, and leverage AI to enhance competitive positioning and go-to-marke...

New York, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$149K - $240K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data at scale. As a Principal/Lead Analytics Engineer, you'll drive technical foundations and standards, ensuring reliable data systems that empower decision-m...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$149K - $240K *

Empower data-driven decisions by leading Analytics Engineering initiatives. Shape technical foundations and modeling standards to enhance data reliability and scalability, driving impactful insights a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$178K - $227K *

Unlock potential by leading Analytics Engineering to enhance data systems, ensuring reliable, scalable, and trustworthy data foundations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive impactful dat...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$149K - $240K *

Champion data transformation by leading Analytics Engineering efforts to create reliable, scalable data foundations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance decision-making and drive measur...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$149K - $240K *

Drive impactful data solutions as a Principal Analytics Engineer, shaping technical foundations and modeling standards. Collaborate across teams to enhance data quality and governance, enabling scalab...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$178K - $227K *

Unlock the potential of data as a Principal/Lead Analytics Engineer, shaping technical foundations and driving impactful analytics initiatives. Collaborate across teams to enhance data quality and gov...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$179K - $253K *

Drive the evolution of Analytics Engineering by shaping data foundations and modeling standards. As a senior contributor, you'll enhance systems and decision-making across teams, ensuring reliable, sc...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

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.