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Senior Director Enterprise Data and Analytics Platform

American Dental Association
life insurance, flexible benefit account, parental leave, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, Chicago
211 East Chicago Avenue (Show on map)
Jan 17, 2025
Description Who We Are: It all starts with purpose. We are a purpose-driven nonprofit with a dynamic staff culture. With a meaningful purpose, motivated staff, and excellent benefits, working here will definitely have you smiling! The ADA's headquarters is located just steps from Chicago's Magnificent Mile and close to public transportation. With more than 400 colleagues, the ADA Staff are some of the most talented people in the Chicago, Washington D.C., and Maryland area. We were named a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune in 2019 and 2021! Come join our team! Job Responsibilities: The Senior Director Enterprise Data and Analytics Platform is a critical leadership role responsible for shaping and driving the ADA's enterprise data strategy through the design, implementation, and oversight of its data and analytics platform. Reporting to the VP, Data Strategy and Governance, this role ensures the organization's data assets are accessible, reliable, and optimized for analytics, decision-making, and operational excellence. This leader will align data management practices with business priorities, enabling ADA to leverage data as a strategic asset while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. Must Have: Bachelor's degree or experience in lieu of degree 12 years of progressive leadership experience in data management, analytics; or 16 years in lieu of a degree Proven track record of leading large-scale data and analytics platform initiatives from ground up to end-to-end in complex organizations Experience managing cross-functional teams Expertise in enterprise data platforms, including data lakes, warehouses, and cloud-based analytics tools Strong understanding of data governance, quality management, and compliance frameworks Facilitation, Negotiation, Collaboration, and Presentation skills Must be influential, a self-starter, results-focused, prioritize Exceptional leadership and team-building skills, strategic thinking and the ability to align technical solutions with business needs Advanced communication skills for engaging technical and non-technical stakeholders Ability to see the big picture and align platform functionalities with ADA's overarching customer engagement strategy Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making and problem-solving Dedicated to understanding and meeting the needs of customers through tailored platform solutions and data-driven insights, influence strong user adoption Deep knowledge in data architecture, data engineering methodologies, cloud computing, and REST APIs Solid understanding of DevOps and CI/CD pipelines Proficiency in the following platforms: M365 (MS Office); Databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, Databricks, Snowflake, BigQuery; Cloud Platforms such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Skyvia, CData; ETL tools such as SAP Business Objects Data Services, Azure Data Factory, dbt, Informatica, DataS Travel 3+ times per year for strategy and team meetings Position may require before or after hours work; Position may require weekend work Nice to Have: Master's degree Eagerness to innovate within a collaborative environment, bringing a proactive and adaptable approach to evolving business needs Experience with building curated and governed data products and establishing data contracts between producers and consumers Experience with building data marketplaces Just a few of the benefits offered to employees: Promotes Work/Life Balance Hybrid Work Schedule (2-3 days from home) Health insurance/ dental reimbursement plan Ample Paid time off 401(k) Pension Flexible Spending Account Life insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid Parental Leave Pet Insurance Student Loan Refinance 2 days off to work at a charity event of your choice The American Dental Association is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. The American Dental Association is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at recruiting@ada.org. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)