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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$125K - $160K *

Drive client success in our lab network by managing relationships, ensuring renewals, and identifying growth opportunities. Collaborate across teams to enhance processes and improve client experiences...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$122K - $179K *

Unlock your potential by leading innovative projects that drive growth and efficiency. Collaborate across teams to enhance processes and deliver impactful solutions, while fostering a culture of conti...

Texas, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $185K *

Lead client engagements in Real-World Data solutions, ensuring operational excellence and strong outcomes. Collaborate cross-functionally to translate client objectives into actionable plans, driving...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in shaping the future of marketing data strategy by enhancing customer intelligence, optimizing platforms, and driving data-driven decision making across the organization. Join a colla...

Wilmington, DERemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$139K - $157K *

Elevate your career by leading transformative digital marketing strategies for high-profile clients. Drive measurable growth through innovative media plans and creative ideation while fostering truste...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Optimize project financials by providing expert analysis, reporting, and controls for government contracts. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure accurate forecasting, invoicing, and compliance, dri...

Chicago, ILRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $220K *

Drive AI Systems Governance across multiple insurance carriers, ensuring compliance and ethical AI adoption while overseeing risk management, cybersecurity, and data privacy initiatives to enhance ope...

Iowa, LARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $200K *

Lead strategic initiatives to drive growth and retention across key customer accounts, managing relationships and complex negotiations to increase revenue by $2 million annually while maintaining a st...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$165K - $175K *

Champion strategic people initiatives by advising leadership, crafting executive communications, and leveraging analytics to drive organizational effectiveness and accountability across the People fun...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$173K - $222K *

Optimize data pipelines by designing, building, and scaling data ingestion processes and technical infrastructure, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure robust data availability for anal...

Carlsbad, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$213K - $240K *

Lead statistical strategy for clinical development programs, guiding study design and analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality deliverables and compliance with regulatory st...

Menlo Park, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$92K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading requirements documentation for software projects. Collaborate with stakeholders and technical teams to ensure successful delivery throughout the project lifecycle, while su...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Lead strategic planning and execution across complex, cross-organizational engineering initiatives, enhancing release predictability and operational discipline while collaborating with senior leadersh...

RemoteRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $241K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable data solutions, optimize performance, and enhance software architecture while adhering to coding standards and leveraging AI to...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $135K *

Create strategic account plans and drive revenue growth by leading expansion discussions and managing a diverse portfolio of commercial accounts, ensuring alignment and collaboration with cross-functi...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$172K - $202K *

Discover innovative insights into AI's economic impact. Leverage analytics and market dynamics to shape vital research while influencing industry leaders with cutting-edge strategies and actionable ad...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$195K - $241K *

Partner with us to drive growth and adoption across a diverse product portfolio, managing strategic partnerships from design to launch. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance relationships and ensu...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to manage data center construction projects, ensuring client satisfaction and timely delivery. Collaborate across departments to align objectives and drive successful implementatio...

Ohio, USRemote

1 week ago

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

$170K - $200K *

Pioneer innovative solutions by leading client engagements with top firms. Drive discovery, connect needs to data insights, and collaborate across teams to deliver impactful results in a dynamic, remo...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $210K *

Champion data-driven strategies by leading GTM analytics and applied AI initiatives. Collaborate with Sales or Marketing leadership to optimize performance, drive impactful insights, and build innovat...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$115K - $120K *

Lead the charge in driving operational excellence and strategic enablement across global Inside Sales teams, enhancing commercial effectiveness and delivering exceptional client value through innovati...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $215K *

Join a team that's driving enterprise sales success by leading and mentoring a high-performing sales force. You'll develop strategies, foster collaboration, and engage with key customers to achieve am...

Sacramento, CARemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Discover your potential as you drive enterprise sales in the CPG sector, building relationships with iconic brands. Leverage insights and solutions to develop strategies that enhance client success an...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Engineers a scalable data platform architecture aligning with business goals. Drive high-impact decisions, mentor team members, and ensure data quality while collaborating across functions to enhance...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $125K *

Analyze health care data to drive insights and support business decisions, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance product quality and trends. Utilize strong analytical skills in a fast-paced envir...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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    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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