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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$152K - $221K *

Transform the YouTube Ads experience by leading global strategy and commercialization efforts for the Ads API product suite, ensuring alignment across teams and driving partner adoption through innova...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$236K - $355K *

Elevate performance marketing by leading a global team to drive paid user acquisition across diverse channels, managing budgets, and ensuring impactful measurement strategies that align with business...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$207K - $300K *

Lead the development of cutting-edge data processing systems, driving architectural strategies and managing a team to enhance attribution and measurement capabilities at scale. Collaborate across team...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$78K - $117K *

Transform data into actionable insights by leading analytics initiatives, collaborating with stakeholders, and enhancing data literacy to drive informed decision-making and business value across the o...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$78K - $117K *

Drive impactful analytics initiatives by partnering with stakeholders to enhance data-driven decision-making, develop analytics capabilities, and operationalize data products that support business obj...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$90K - $110K *

Champion customer insights and analytics to enhance decision-making and passenger experience. Lead research initiatives, translate data into actionable recommendations, and collaborate across teams to...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $180K *

Reimagine customer experiences by leading strategic CRM and CRO initiatives. Drive revenue growth through data-driven journey design and multi-channel strategies, while collaborating with teams to enh...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$153K - $207K *

Join us to leverage data science and machine learning in crafting innovative marketing solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze advertiser behavior, build predictive models, and d...

Yesterday

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

$100K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your commerce media expertise to drive and optimize impactful marketing campaigns. Collaborate with clients to develop tailored omnichannel strategies that ensure measur...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $120K *

Manage digital media campaigns by overseeing ad operations, ensuring technical accuracy, and leading cross-functional collaboration. Elevate campaign performance through strategic governance and innov...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Drive new business growth by engaging with mid-market and enterprise pharma clients. Lead consultative sales cycles, build executive relationships, and architect transformative solutions that enhance...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$182K - $252K *

Drive impactful marketing measurement by leveraging causal inference to optimize budget allocation across channels. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data-driven decisions enhance grow...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $180K *

Unlock your potential as you lead day-to-day Paid Search operations, driving strategic direction and team development while managing client relationships and optimizing performance across multiple acc...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$130K - $176K *

Pioneer the technical direction of our marketing systems. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive lead capture, enhance site reliability, and ensure seamless integrations within our marketing stack to...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $130K *

Bring your expertise to lead paid social strategies for diverse healthcare brands. Drive innovation, optimize campaigns, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve business goals while men...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $230K *

Lead measurement strategy for outcome-based media programs, optimizing campaign execution and business outcomes. Manage a team while advising stakeholders on measurement insights and methodologies in...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$147K - $210K *

Drive innovation as you leverage analytics to enhance product solutions. Collaborate with a diverse team to tackle complex challenges, applying statistical methods and mathematical modeling to improve...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining creative production! Oversee integrated marketing campaigns, manage client relationships, and build scalable workflows. This hands-on leadership role requires a builder m...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Champion data-driven strategies to enhance marketing performance, mentor a team, and lead client engagements. Drive analytics, AI, and automation initiatives while ensuring actionable insights and mea...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$75K - $180K *

Champion innovative programmatic strategies, leading operations and client relations while mentoring a dynamic team to drive impactful digital communication plans and enhance operational efficiencies...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $105K *

Transform media strategy by collaborating with data scientists and clients, optimizing campaigns across channels, and driving impactful advertising outcomes through analytics and insights...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead financial planning and analysis efforts, driving insights for profitability and strategic decision-making. Collaborate with executive leadership to enhance forecasting accuracy and optimize finan...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $175K *

Champion client relationships and drive account growth through strategic insights and innovative solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance service delivery and exceed client expect...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $175K *

Engage your skills in account management to drive growth and foster client relationships. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions and exceed client expectations in a dy...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$200K - $300K *

Help us turn data into insights that drive strategic financial decisions. You'll build reliable data pipelines, code features, and empower teams with trustworthy analytics to enhance operational effic...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.