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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$76K - $125K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering accurate sales reporting and data maintenance. This role supports sales leaders and partners by managing reporting queues, ensuring data integrity, and enhan...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$76K - $125K *

Deliver reliable sales reporting and data maintenance to empower sales leaders and partners. Manage recurring reporting tasks, validate data accuracy, and enhance Tableau dashboards, ensuring informed...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$155K - $185K *

Lead and cultivate a team of data analysts to transform insights into impactful business strategies, driving collaboration across departments and enhancing scalable analytics capabilities for informed...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$165K - $175K *

Empower progress at the forefront of data product management, leading the development of innovative solutions. Drive product success through strategic oversight, client engagement, and cross-functiona...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Champion advanced analytics initiatives to enhance supply chain efficiency, drive strategic decision-making, and improve mission readiness through actionable insights and predictive modeling across di...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $97K *

Analyze, design, and manage data systems to enhance decision-making. Lead data integration, reporting, and analytics initiatives while ensuring database security and data integrity. Collaborate with s...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $180K *

Pioneer financial operations and analytics, guiding strategic decisions and enhancing performance. Collaborate with leaders to translate data into actionable insights, optimize workflows, and drive su...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$90K - $180K *

Empower data-driven decision-making by leading analytics strategies that transform complex data into actionable insights. Collaborate with teams to enhance data quality and governance, driving continu...

Reposted 4 days ago

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

$135K *

Champion technical leadership in Data & Analytics support, ensuring seamless operations and incident management across platforms. Collaborate with teams to enhance service delivery and optimize produc...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$135K *

Champion the technical leadership for Data & Analytics platforms, ensuring seamless production support, incident management, and collaboration across teams to enhance service delivery and operational...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$135K *

Join a team that's driving excellence in data and analytics support. Lead production operations, manage incidents, and collaborate with engineering teams to ensure seamless service delivery across dat...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$152K - $283K *

Unlock potential by leading the strategic vision for enterprise data platforms and analytics. Drive innovation, ensure data governance, and foster a data-driven culture to support business objectives...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $161K *

Partner with us to lead media analytics and measurement strategies that drive actionable insights, campaign optimizations, and future planning. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance data quality a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$112K - $161K *

Join a team that's transforming data into insights that drive campaign success. Lead media analytics and empower client strategies through actionable recommendations, fostering collaboration among div...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$112K - $161K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming media analytics into actionable insights. Lead strategies that optimize campaign performance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance mea...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$112K - $161K *

Lead the charge in transforming media analytics into actionable insights that drive client strategies, optimize performance, and enhance campaign effectiveness across channels through robust measureme...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$234K - $251K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead clinical data management strategies, ensuring data integrity and compliance across multiple studies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive quality and effici...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $175K *

Innovate and lead a data engineering team to drive AI strategies, optimizing IT architecture while ensuring data integrity and compliance, enhancing performance across various projects in an agile env...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive impactful analytics for executive leadership, navigating complex data to inform strategic decisions and optimize performance across multiple teams while setting the standard for rigor and innova...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team in data analytics to enhance internal audit processes. Drive innovation through data mining and algorithm development while mentoring staff and collaborat...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$317K - $443K *

Transform the consumer experience by leading data science strategies that integrate measurement, experimentation, and machine learning. Drive multi-team collaboration to enhance relevance and optimize...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$237K - $296K *

Empower teams to achieve excellence in consumer data engineering by leading the strategy, modernization, and execution of scalable data platforms and analytical solutions, driving impactful insights a...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by leading data-driven strategies to enhance revenue and fan engagement. Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to optimize CRM initiatives and analytics solutions for a transf...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$195K - $260K *

Elevate your career by leading the evolution of data products and analytics. Drive strategy, enhance self-service capabilities, and transform data into actionable insights that empower decision-making...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $150K *

Drive data strategy and analytics initiatives, leading end-to-end data lifecycle management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance reporting, insights, and data products that support stra...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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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