Senior Director, Data Analytics

About the Role

As the Sr. Director of Data Analytics, you will be responsible for overseeing and leading the data analytics function within the organization. Your primary focus will be to leverage data-driven insights to inform strategic decision-making, enhance business performance, and drive innovation across various departments. This role requires a deep understanding of data analysis techniques, advanced analytics, and a strong ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals.

This role will manage a team of four and report directly to the Chief Financial Officer. The role will be hybrid, with an in-office component in our NYC office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Influence and maintain a comprehensive data analytics strategy aligned with the organization's overall business objectives.
• Identify opportunities to leverage data for competitive advantage, process optimization, and improved customer experiences.
• Foster a culture of data-driven decision-making and continuous learning within the team.
• Oversee the data dashboard and reporting functionality of the business; foster a data culture within the company built around data fluency and self-service analytics.
• Define ongoing data needs of sales, marketing, finance, and products teams; prioritize and solve those needs with data visualizations, analyses, and models.
• Use statistical analysis, data mining, machine learning, and other advanced analytics techniques to derive valuable insights from various data sources.
• Lead and manage a team of data analysts. 
• Monitor data analytics projects' progress and performance to ensure timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.
• Present complex data findings clearly and concisely to senior management and other stakeholders.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for measuring the effectiveness of data analytics initiatives.
• Collaborate with Data Engineering and IT teams to design and maintain data infrastructure, ensuring data accessibility and integrity.
• Propose and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of data analytics operations.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in data analytics.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's in data science, computer science, statistics, mathematics, or related fields. An MBA could be beneficial for understanding business implications.
• Proven experience (8-10 years) in strategic data analysis, with 4- 5 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a solid understanding of various statistical and machine-learning techniques.
• Fluent in data manipulation and analysis tools like SQL, Python, and R, and data visualization tools like Looker, Tableau, Power BI, or similar.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing data analytics projects that have had a measurable impact on business outcomes.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and in executive-level presentations.
• Strong leadership abilities with a track record of effectively managing and motivating a team of data professionals.
• Knowledge of data governance, privacy regulations, and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) is a plus.

Location:

The BrainPOP team operates in a hybrid work environment: Each role has remote flexibility and an in-person component at our New York headquarters or other meeting locations. Based on the requirements of a specific position, we may prioritize hiring within a commutable distance of our New York headquarters or in another region relevant to that role. 

We can employ individuals residing in the following approved hiring states*:

• California
• Connecticut
• Florida
• Georgia
• Illinois
• Massachusetts
• Missouri
• New Jersey
• New York
• North Carolina
• Oregon
• Pennsylvania
• Tennessee
• Texas

Salary : $170,000 - $195,000