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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$168K - $285K *

Shape the future of financial strategy by leading R&D finance, partnering with executives to drive investment decisions, optimize spending, and enhance forecasting accuracy in a dynamic, AI-driven env...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $236K *

Analyze and drive commercial analytics strategy, establishing strong insights that empower senior leadership's strategic decisions and enhance business performance across a complex, multi-functional e...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$180K - $220K *

Join a team that's shaping clinical sales strategies and enhancing client relationships. Lead initiatives that drive market growth and improve patient satisfaction while collaborating across disciplin...

Harrisburg, PARemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining scientific data management in drug discovery. Lead the scientific data team, bridging scientists and engineers to ensure data integrity, quality, and innovative solutions...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $140K *

Drive innovative media strategies for healthcare clients, leveraging audience insights and performance data. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance planning processes and deliver impactful...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $160K *

Drive strategic analytics to enhance revenue growth across diverse teams. Lead forecasting, market research, and performance analysis while collaborating with cross-functional partners to optimize sal...

Utah, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Drive the future of finance data analysis by ensuring accuracy and usability of financial data. Collaborate with finance and data teams to enhance reporting processes and validate data integrity for i...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$195K - $245K *

Champion AI strategy and implementation in healthcare, leading a team to deliver measurable value. Drive business development, client engagement, and practice growth while shaping innovative solutions...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $200K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of strategy and operations, driving high-performance marketing systems and data governance. You'll partner closely with executive leadership to optimize revenue...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the strategy and execution of enterprise applications and data management. Own product roadmaps, ensure system efficiency, and build a high-performing team while driving innovation through AI and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$162K - $244K *

Shape the future of cloud architecture by leading diverse teams, driving Azure modernization, and connecting business objectives with innovative solutions. As a technical leader, you will foster inclu...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$92K - $153K *

Drive impactful data solutions by leveraging analytics and visualization tools. Collaborate with clients to enhance decision-making processes and optimize workflows, ensuring data-driven insights alig...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$171K - $265K *

Elevate your career by leading the strategy and modernization of data and actuarial technology. Drive operational performance and deliver impactful solutions that enhance data-driven decision-making a...

Richmond, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $195K *

Drive change management initiatives that enhance employee engagement and operational efficiency. Collaborate across teams to ensure successful adoption of technology and policy changes, while providin...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Drive measurable business growth by leading a commercial Data Science team focused on predictive modeling, customer analytics, and strategic partnerships to enhance marketing performance and decision...

Wilmington, DERemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$137K - $185K *

Engage in transforming the analytics landscape, leading the development and enforcement of enterprise metric definitions. Drive consistent and impactful reporting across teams while building data trus...

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4 weeks ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Engage with us to architect and lead full-stack development of our analytics platform, embedding AI for improved insights. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance performance, scalability, and secur...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$122K - $182K *

Unlock potential by leading enterprise-scale data and AI solutions, modernizing actuarial processes, and driving cloud-native transformations. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance decision-making...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$244K - $279K *

Lead the charge in transforming data into actionable insights, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experiences and drive strategic initiatives through innovative data science...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $170K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee and enhance our revenue operations, analyzing and improving performance across marketing, sales, and finance to drive growth and optimize revenue streams in a collaborat...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $190K *

Lead and design data solutions to drive healthcare insights, working with a team of engineers to build and maintain robust data pipelines, ensuring high reliability and performance for critical busine...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Drive analytical solutions by leading projects, applying advanced data analysis, and collaborating with clients to deliver actionable insights across energy initiatives including efficiency and sustai...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$155K - $192K *

Lead the charge in transforming member acquisition strategies through data-driven insights, optimizing marketing performance, and driving sustainable growth in a fully remote environment. Collaborate...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$178K - $214K *

Pioneer data-driven growth by architecting a marketing analytics ecosystem, leveraging advanced data science and AI to enhance strategy execution and optimize performance across the marketing funnel w...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Shape the future of consumer lending by analyzing credit risk and performance data to drive strategic insights for financial institutions, optimizing their underwriting processes and enhancing portfol...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information 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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