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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$195K - $351K *

Drive strategic innovation in data and analytics, leading cross-functional teams to enhance information governance and delivery. Shape the vision for analytics platforms, ensuring alignment with enter...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Drive requirements leadership and analysis for a large-scale public system, bridging business owners and DevSecOps teams. Translate complex needs into actionable user stories and ensure alignment with...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate enterprise analytics and reporting services by leading strategic initiatives, fostering data-driven decision-making, and enhancing business intelligence capabilities across the organization to...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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

$112K - $162K *

Unlock the potential of data engineering by designing and implementing robust cloud data platforms. Lead teams to deliver innovative analytics solutions while enhancing client service and operational...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$168K - $245K *

Join a dynamic team to lead global analytics and AI solutions in Distribution & Logistics. Drive strategic initiatives, enhance operational efficiency, and foster data-driven decision-making across th...

2 days ago

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

$120K *

Lead the charge in transforming data into actionable insights that drive commercial strategy. Collaborate with senior leadership to enhance fan engagement and optimize marketing efforts through advanc...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$73K - $132K *

Elevate data-driven decision-making by analyzing metrics, improving workflows, and creating visualizations. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver insights that support leadership and enhance oper...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$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

$130K - $155K *

Drive the evolution of an AI-enabled analytics platform by leading full stack development, embedding machine learning capabilities, and guiding a talented engineering team to deliver innovative insigh...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$364K - $500K+*

Elevate your career by leading the transition to an AI-ready data platform. Oversee a global team to establish a unified data foundation, driving governance and innovation while collaborating with cro...

3 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading data-driven initiatives that enhance fairness and accountability in prosecution. As a senior leader, you'll shape analytics strategies, supervise teams, and drive impact...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to leveraging data analytics to enhance prosecutorial effectiveness and fairness. As a senior leader, you'll guide strategic initiatives, supervise analysts, and ensure hi...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$77K - $113K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and maintain data engineering solutions, enhancing analytics for academic and administrative operations. Collaborate on ETL processes, data models, and reporting tools t...

1 week ago

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

$77K - $113K *

Engineer data solutions by developing, implementing, and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines, APIs, and analytics tools to enhance academic and administrative operations, ensuring data accuracy and reliabil...

1 week ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Transform operations by leading daily activities in a hybrid data environment. Oversee compliance, AI/ML Ops, and manage platform health while collaborating with key stakeholders to enhance performanc...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$225K - $300K *

Lead the Data Management organization to define and execute data strategies, enhancing governance, quality, and commercial value across analytical and technical teams. Drive operational excellence and...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $160K *

Unlock your potential by leading innovative AI solutions in eDiscovery. Collaborate with clients and teams to enhance legal data analytics, driving efficiency and defensibility in complex litigations...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$156K - $260K *

Join a team that's redefining marketing analytics by leading media measurement strategies, optimizing investments, and translating insights into actionable recommendations for enhanced business decisi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$156K - $260K *

Lead the charge in media analytics, shaping measurement strategies and optimizing marketing effectiveness through data-driven insights and actionable recommendations for business growth...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$148K - $175K *

Lead the charge in transforming client operations through innovative data solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to architect high-value outcomes, drive strategic initiatives, and mentor teams in a...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate our Consumer 360 and decisioning capabilities by collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate business strategies into scalable data solutions that drive omnichannel consumer engagem...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $170K *

Pioneer strategic partnerships within the pharmaceutical sector, leveraging expertise in programmatic trading and client engagement to deliver exceptional value and drive revenue growth through collab...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $165K *

Innovate data product strategies and lead the development of analytics solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product lifecycles, ensuring alignment with customer needs and busine...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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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