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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$75K - $107K *

Join a dynamic team to lead paid social campaigns, driving strategy and innovation. Oversee a talented group while translating data into actionable insights to meet client objectives and enhance perfo...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$75K - $107K *

Lead and innovate paid social media strategies, ensuring effective campaign execution and client satisfaction while managing a team and optimizing performance against established goals...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $160K *

Lead the charge in transforming client visions into impactful strategies while managing cross-functional teams and driving revenue growth in the healthcare advertising sector. Your expertise will ensu...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$114K - $172K *

Partner with us to ensure data integrity and support PMO operations through analysis, reporting, and stakeholder collaboration. This role enhances decision-making and governance by maintaining reliabl...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic research team to enhance our Media Database. Drive accuracy and innovation while collaborating across departments to empower clients and strengthen industry re...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$114K - $172K *

Drive operational excellence by analyzing and ensuring data quality for PMO operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support governance, reporting, and decision-making processes, enhanci...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $165K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic team in paid search advertising, driving client success through innovative strategies and performance optimization while fostering professional growth and collabo...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $145K *

Lead a team of data professionals to enhance data-driven decision-making. Oversee advanced analytics, AI/ML implementation, and data management initiatives to support military operations and translate...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $171K *

Advance the future of creative services by leading a global team, driving innovation, and ensuring operational excellence in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with clients to deliver impactful campai...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$175K - $210K *

Join a team that's passionate about shaping product strategy through customer insights, driving collaborative innovation, and prioritizing impactful solutions to enhance user experiences and foster su...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Grow your career with a hands-on role in data science by driving content performance analytics, mentoring junior analysts, and deploying advanced modeling techniques to predict audience behaviors and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing data management and analysis for critical defense operations. You'll support the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management Division by implement...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$145K - $175K *

Unlock potential by serving as a strategic advisor to enterprise clients, guiding them through complex stakeholder environments with predictive intelligence and data-driven insights to drive impactful...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$200K - $230K *

Lead transformative AI consultancy efforts, shaping strategies and delivering measurable impact. Partner with C-level executives to mentor multidisciplinary teams and drive client success in a rapidly...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by owning the full sales cycle for mid-market agencies. Drive growth through strategic partnerships, innovative solutions, and a consultative approach, while collaborating with tea...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$139K - $151K *

Lead Finance analytics engineering and automation, transforming requirements into scalable data solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data usability, reliability, and decision...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$104K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Data Analyst, transforming raw data into actionable insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and validate customizable dashboards, ensuring data ac...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Partner with us to lead a dynamic model audit team, enhancing financial modelling processes while driving strategic growth and innovation across projects, all while fostering a collaborative and high...

CanadaRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $135K *

Elevate client partnerships by leading strategic initiatives, managing cross-channel teams, and driving growth for diverse accounts. Foster collaboration and deliver exceptional results while navigati...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Elevate product execution by translating client needs into actionable requirements, collaborating with engineering and data science teams to deliver standardized measurement solutions across various c...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $344K *

Unlock your potential by driving strategic customer engagement and analytics initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance targeting strategies and improve decision-making, ultimatel...

East Hanover, NJRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $175K *

Unlock the potential of digital insights to shape strategic decisions and optimize customer experiences across global markets, driving the advancement of digital analytics initiatives through impactfu...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $200K *

Drive the establishment of a robust AI operations framework, ensuring effective deployment and governance of AI initiatives across the organization while fostering collaboration among cross-functional...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$178K - $223K *

Champion high-level strategies to drive successful pre-sale engagements, aligning creative content with client objectives in the consumer technology space. Lead efforts from concept to closure, ensuri...

New York, NYRemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$210K - $250K *

Drive the evolution of omnichannel media strategy, leading a high-performing team to maximize client objectives through integrated planning and innovative solutions across digital and offline channels...

3 days 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.