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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$85K - $105K *

Shape impactful insights through analytics, driving data-informed decisions for healthcare clients. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance marketing performance and audience understanding...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$165K - $215K *

Shape the future of value-based payments by leading product strategy, overseeing team development, and driving market innovations within a collaborative, cross-functional environment...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$220K - $260K *

Launch your career by owning full data architecture and devops for a dynamic AI engineering team. Lead initiatives from design to deployment while mentoring engineers in an agile environment focused o...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $200K *

Lead cross-functional integration of data, analytics, evaluation, and governance to enhance healthcare AI products. Drive roadmap ownership, optimize workflows, ensure data quality, and foster collabo...

Palo Alto, CARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Take ownership of strategic finance for the GTM organization, providing forecasting, planning, and data-driven insights to optimize revenue growth, enhance decision-making, and support high-impact ini...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $120K *

Create innovative solutions as a senior Application Developer, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance application performance and integrity while managing development tasks and promoting...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $175K *

Lead and innovate within our ML Operations team, driving scalable machine learning solutions. Oversee a talented group while ensuring robust integration of ML technologies, optimizing performance, and...

San Ramon, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$238K - $311K *

Transform data governance by leading enterprise strategies, ensuring data quality, and driving AI readiness. Collaborate across teams to establish policies, enhance metadata platforms, and foster a cu...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$113K - $188K *

Lead the charge in building robust data platforms that transform complex datasets into actionable insights. This senior role demands expertise in software and data engineering, with a focus on quality...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$180K - $200K *

Lead the charge in scaling a high-impact consulting organization, delivering data-driven marketing strategies that enhance client outcomes and drive revenue growth through innovative solutions and exc...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$250K - $275K *

Transform the future of drug development by leading Analytical Development for small molecules and oligonucleotides. Drive scientific strategy, build a high-performing team, and ensure regulatory read...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$171K - $190K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and implementation of scalable data platforms. Drive innovation in cloud data architecture and pipeline automation, collaborating across teams to deliver impactf...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$151K - $207K *

Join a dynamic team as you leverage statistical expertise to enhance healthcare insights, mentor analysts, and drive impactful data-driven decisions through collaboration and innovative methodologies...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Transform your career by leading a dynamic Strategy & Analytics practice. Drive innovation, enhance advisor engagement, and develop a talented team while delivering high-level client solutions in a ha...

Dallas, TXRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$115K - $143K *

Unlock the potential of data by architecting scalable pipelines and driving analytics initiatives, mentoring engineers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance our data solutions in a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Champion analytics excellence by owning audits, integrations, and insights that drive client revenue through improved data quality and measurement strategies. Leverage AI and SEO knowledge while colla...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$83K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of AI and data engineering, driving the development of robust data pipelines and insightful analytics solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams...

Southlake, TXRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$320K - $400K *

Join a team that's transforming utility operations through innovative sales strategies. Drive enterprise deals and shape climate resilience with executive leaders as you champion the PreventionFirst P...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Champion digital transformation by leading delivery teams in Salesforce projects, ensuring excellence in project management, client relationships, and issue resolution while mentoring consultants and...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Transform the landscape of programmatic media sales by driving new business with mid-sized agencies. Leverage first-party data solutions to enhance marketing strategies and build lasting relationships...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$198K - $209K *

Grow your career with a leadership role in Marketing Decision Science, driving analytics for paid media, SEO, and marketing strategy. Lead a talented team while advising senior leadership on data-driv...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$202K - $255K *

Lead the charge in advancing marketing data science, managing a high-performing team to deliver advanced analytics and drive impact across paid media, SEO, and retailer marketing while collaborating w...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$85K - $110K *

Accelerate your career by managing integrated marketing campaigns that drive engagement and pipeline growth in the healthcare sector. Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless execution and optimize...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$94K - $107K *

Transform data governance operations by driving process adoption, supporting data stewards, and enhancing governance tools. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance, improve workflows, and leverage...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of Data Analytics do?question toggle

    A Director of Data Analytics sets analytics priorities, leads teams, oversees analytical methods and reporting, and helps stakeholders use data to make informed business decisions.

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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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