Director, Data Analytics Jobs

Discover Director, Data Analytics opportunities on Ladders, where professionals can explore vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more. Directors of data analytics shape how organizations turn complex information into clear business decisions. They set analytics priorities, guide talented teams, and partner with leaders across the business to make data a strategic advantage.

What Does a Director of Data Analytics Do?

A Director of Data Analytics leads the people, processes, and platforms that support an organization’s analytical work. Responsibilities may include defining an analytics roadmap, overseeing reporting and advanced analysis, establishing data quality and governance practices, and translating findings into recommendations for executives. The role often connects business goals with data science, engineering, product, finance, marketing, or operations teams.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Employers commonly look for a blend of analytical expertise and leadership. Relevant strengths may include statistical analysis, business intelligence, data visualization, forecasting, experimentation, and proficiency with SQL or analytics platforms. Directors also need to communicate insights clearly, prioritize competing requests, build effective teams, and influence decisions across departments. Requirements vary by company, industry, and the scope of the role.

Career Opportunities in Data Analytics Leadership

Director-level analytics roles are available across industries that rely on data to understand customers, improve operations, manage risk, and plan for growth. Depending on the organization, the position may lead a centralized analytics function or focus on a particular business area. Explore listings to compare responsibilities, leadership scope, workplace arrangements, and compensation details.

Find Director, Data Analytics Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to find vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review current Director, Data Analytics openings and identify roles that match your leadership experience, technical background, and career goals.

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$94K - $169K *

Champion data-driven solutions by designing and developing electronic data capture systems for clinical studies, ensuring data quality, and mentoring junior analysts to enhance organizational decision...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $120K *

Elevate project management excellence by leading a dynamic team, ensuring high-quality execution across flagship accounts, and driving operational efficiency through strategic oversight and collaborat...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$204K - $306K *

Reimagine data foundations with us as you lead our analytics engineering team, guiding data modeling, governance, and AI initiatives. Influence cross-functional collaboration and empower business insi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$72K - $90K *

Lead data-driven insights to enhance business performance, collaborating across teams to support strategic initiatives. Utilize technical skills in SQL, Python, and data visualization to drive impactf...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$143K - $273K *

Accelerate marketing effectiveness through advanced analytics, audience insights, and predictive modeling. Lead data-driven strategies that optimize investment decisions and enhance understanding of b...

Irving, TXRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Advance your career by driving new business growth across North America. Build strategic relationships with senior leaders in AI and technology, leading complex enterprise sales cycles and delivering...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $150K *

Lead the charge in advancing analytics and AI capabilities, designing scalable solutions that enhance Risk Consulting. Collaborate with teams to build data pipelines, develop reusable assets, and driv...

Florida, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$372K - $500K+*

Partner with us to build a robust data science framework, transforming production and financial insights into strategic studio decisions, while enhancing operational efficiency and show management wit...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$144K - $288K *

Empower product innovation by leading analytics development, defining strategies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance patient care and drive impactful solutions in a dynamic envir...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$97K *

Unlock potential by leveraging complex criminal justice data to drive impactful analyses, collaborate with diverse teams, and enhance tools that support informed decision-making within the criminal ju...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform healthcare by engineering seamless data integrations between complex EHR systems and our innovative platform. Empower clinicians with actionable insights to enhance patient care and outcomes...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $145K *

Unlock potential by transforming data into actionable insights. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver analysis, document findings, and enable self-service across teams, ensuring data quality and cl...

Richardson, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $150K *

Unlock your potential to lead programmatic strategies, shape best practices, and empower teams to excel in the DSP landscape. Collaborate with stakeholders and transform our approach to digital advert...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to lead design and optimization of enterprise security controls. Focus on guarding data and networks utilizing advanced Palo Alto solutions while collaborating across various techn...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead and scale a dynamic performance marketing strategy to enhance demand generation, optimize marketing initiatives, and drive revenue across multiple service units. Collaborate with teams to create...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$142K - $178K *

Drive innovation as a Lead Data Scientist I, balancing telematics modeling and data engineering to enhance pricing and underwriting strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impac...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $200K *

Champion growth by developing sales strategies, nurturing client relationships, and identifying market opportunities. Collaborate with teams to enhance offerings and drive success in the pharma and bi...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in driving client growth and retention by orchestrating cross-functional teams, enhancing client relationships, and executing strategic account plans to achieve revenue goals and ensur...

Missouri, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in building innovative fraud detection models using high-scale data. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence data and design advanced risk signals for real-time identity v...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$129K - $193K *

Grow your career with a leadership role overseeing clinical research pre-award activities, ensuring compliance and financial feasibility while managing a diverse portfolio of high-risk studies and col...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $170K *

Shape the success of enterprise health systems by leading full implementations. Collaborate cross-functionally to manage project lifecycles, mitigate risks, and ensure smooth transitions to customer s...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Transform document verification solutions by leading ML projects, guiding data scientists, and ensuring high-quality model performance throughout the lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams...

California City, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape innovative AI/ML initiatives to enhance student engagement and retention. Lead cross-functional teams to develop predictive models and data pipelines, driving measurable outcomes for thousands o...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$73K - $130K *

Drive the acquisition and usability of clinical data to enhance healthcare outcomes. Collaborate with diverse teams to analyze data gaps, implement integrations, and optimize processes, ensuring timel...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$171K - $202K *

Drive the creation and oversight of a risk framework that balances growth with security. Partner with cross-functional teams to implement risk strategies operationally, while conveying insights to exe...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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    Requirements differ by employer, but postings often seek substantial analytics experience, leadership ability, strong communication skills, and familiarity with tools and methods such as SQL, business intelligence, data visualization, statistics, or forecasting.

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    Compensation varies based on industry, location, company size, and role scope. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; check each listing for its specific salary information.

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    Organizations across technology, finance, healthcare, retail, consulting, and many other sectors hire analytics leaders to guide decisions, improve performance, and support growth.

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