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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$120K - $140K *

Lead the charge in transforming complex market data into actionable insights that drive revenue growth and enhance forecasting accuracy within a dynamic medical device organization, partnering with cr...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Drive strategic financial performance and analytics for physician services, collaborating with leadership to enhance productivity, optimize resources, and ensure compliance. Lead budgeting, forecastin...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$97K *

Unlock potential by leveraging complex criminal justice data to drive impactful analyses, collaborate with diverse teams, and enhance tools that support informed decision-making within the criminal ju...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion operational excellence across a multi-site manufacturing network, driving performance improvements and ensuring initiatives yield measurable business results through strategic deployment and...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leading the evolution of an Operational Excellence system across a multi-site manufacturing network, driving performance improvements and ensuring initiatives yield measurable b...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Advance operational excellence across a multi-site manufacturing network, driving performance improvements and ensuring initiatives yield measurable business results through strategic deployment and c...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$130K - $140K *

Empower healthcare clients with innovative social and digital analytics insights. Lead impactful projects, cultivate client relationships, and drive strategic recommendations across diverse teams usin...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Grow your career with us as you lead employee experience analytics, transforming data into actionable insights. Collaborate with People & Culture to enhance the employee journey through strategic metr...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $120K *

Optimize the employee experience by leading analytics initiatives that quantify engagement and effectiveness. Collaborate with People & Culture to develop metrics, manage survey platforms, and deliver...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$108K - $130K *

Drive the evolution of employee experience analytics by partnering with People & Culture to develop metrics, manage survey platforms, and deliver insights that enhance workplace effectiveness and enga...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Transform healthcare by engineering seamless data integrations between complex EHR systems and our innovative platform. Empower clinicians with actionable insights to enhance patient care and outcomes...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Empower healthcare partnerships by leading client experience teams, driving integrated marketing strategies, and ensuring client satisfaction and growth through effective collaboration and relationshi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead healthcare client partnerships, driving integrated marketing strategies and ensuring client satisfaction while managing complex projects across multiple disciplines and tea...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Champion client success by leading healthcare partnerships and integrated marketing strategies. Drive growth and satisfaction through collaboration with cross-functional teams, ensuring impactful deli...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Discover the opportunity to lead global HR analytics, driving data-driven insights and advanced analytics. Oversee data strategies and governance while fostering a culture of data literacy to enhance...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $180K *

Transform data into actionable insights by leading analytics strategies, guiding teams, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance data quality and governance, ultimately driving business performa...

6 days ago

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

$156K - $195K *

Champion data-driven decisions by analyzing product adoption and engagement. Collaborate with product leaders to shape strategies, build data models, and deliver insights that drive growth and enhance...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of analytics by leading a dynamic team to drive strategic insights, leveraging AI and data-driven methodologies to enhance decision-making across multiple business functions...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $145K *

Unlock potential by transforming data into actionable insights. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver analysis, document findings, and enable self-service across teams, ensuring data quality and cl...

Richardson, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $150K *

Unlock your potential to lead programmatic strategies, shape best practices, and empower teams to excel in the DSP landscape. Collaborate with stakeholders and transform our approach to digital advert...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to lead design and optimization of enterprise security controls. Focus on guarding data and networks utilizing advanced Palo Alto solutions while collaborating across various techn...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$250K - $400K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI by leading data architecture and engineering efforts. Drive innovation in knowledge systems and build a high-performing team to enhance our AI product portf...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$250K - $400K *

Shape the future of AI by leading data architecture and engineering efforts, driving innovation in knowledge systems, and building a high-performing team to enhance our AI product portfolio through ro...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$250K - $400K *

Transform the data architecture landscape by leading the AI platform team, shaping data strategies, and enhancing intelligence capabilities to drive innovation in AI products and solutions across the...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$250K - $400K *

Unlock potential by leading the data architecture and AI platform, shaping intelligence capabilities, and driving innovation through a hands-on, player-coach approach while managing teams across the U...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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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