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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$111K - $126K *

Innovate data solutions as a Senior Data Analyst, transforming complex data into actionable insights. Collaborate across teams to enhance product performance and drive strategic decisions using advanc...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$197K - $315K *

Architect scalable data pipelines and ML infrastructure, integrating diverse data sources to enhance analytics and AI initiatives. Lead a high-performing team, enforce best practices, and drive innova...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Build and execute a partner growth strategy to drive revenue through strategic alliances, managing partner relationships, and optimizing performance metrics for success in a dynamic commercial ecosyst...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Elevate growth by building a high-impact partner ecosystem that drives revenue through strategic data offerings, enhancing market reach and fostering sustainable partnerships in a dynamic commercial e...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Transform the future of global commerce by building a high-impact partner ecosystem. Drive revenue growth through strategic partnerships, innovative programs, and collaboration across teams to enhance...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $240K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on building strategic partnerships, driving revenue growth, and enhancing partner engagement through innovative programs and collaborative strategies...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $240K *

Drive partner growth by executing strategies across various channels, managing strategic partnerships, and coordinating internal teams to enhance revenue opportunities and partner success...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $240K *

Accelerate partner growth by developing strategies and managing relationships to drive revenue through strategic alliances and technology partnerships, ensuring successful onboarding and performance m...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $190K *

Lead the development and execution of enterprise data strategies, ensuring scalable, secure data systems that align with organizational goals while mentoring teams and driving impactful results across...

3 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Architect innovative statistical models and data science solutions, leading a team to enhance clinical development and evidence generation through advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI, while e...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$184K - $225K *

Elevate your career by leading the Operations Data Analytics strategy, driving data-driven decision-making across multiple teams. Oversee analytics functions, manage senior professionals, and ensure a...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$184K - $225K *

Elevate your career by leading the Operations Data Analytics strategy, driving data-driven decision-making across multiple teams. Manage analytics professionals, oversee reporting, and ensure alignmen...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$184K - $225K *

Lead the strategy and execution of Operations Data Analytics, driving data-driven decision-making across multiple teams. Oversee analytics functions, ensuring alignment with business outcomes and fost...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$225K - $275K *

Drive the observability program by identifying impactful use cases, prototyping solutions, and collaborating with teams to enhance business intelligence and workflow automation, ensuring measurable ad...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$180K - $210K *

Lead the charge in financial forecasting and analysis, driving strategic decisions that enhance top-line performance. Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to optimize SaaS met...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $210K *

Drive impactful financial analysis and forecasting to enhance business performance. Collaborate with senior leadership and teams to connect key SaaS metrics with strategic decisions, ensuring effectiv...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Optimize your career by leading insights-driven strategies that shape brand decisions. Collaborate across functions to deliver actionable market research and analysis, driving impactful outcomes in a...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$156K - $187K *

Drive strategic analytics and reporting to enhance service performance and user experience in academic technology. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop actionable insights and sustainable reportin...

Yesterday

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

$85K - $156K *

Elevate the enterprise data governance strategy by translating it into actionable plans and driving initiatives to enhance data trust while fostering collaboration across diverse teams and stakeholder...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$144K - $288K *

Shape the future of underwriting analytics by leading a team of data scientists to enhance forecasting accuracy and drive strategic insights, ensuring financial integrity and operational excellence ac...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$208K - $238K *

Transform your career by leading the Media Analytics function, driving innovation and operational excellence through data insights, strategy development, and team mentorship to achieve measurable busi...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$128K - $192K *

Drive the strategy and evolution of a secure, scalable data platform, leading a multidisciplinary team to enhance business intelligence and analytics capabilities while ensuring data governance and co...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$128K - $192K *

Elevate data capabilities by leading the strategy and execution of a Microsoft Fabric-based data platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver trusted analytics and governance, ensuring...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$128K - $192K *

Join us in shaping the future of data analytics! Lead a multidisciplinary team to develop a secure, scalable data platform, driving business intelligence and advanced analytics for operational excelle...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$128K - $192K *

Architect a robust data platform and analytics strategy, leading a multidisciplinary team to enhance data governance and business intelligence capabilities, ensuring secure, scalable solutions that dr...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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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