Director | Data Insights & Governance

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Department: Enterprise Analytics and Data Science

Reports to: Vice President, Enterprise Analytics and Data Science

Location: Hybrid - Candidates must reside in WI, MI, MN, or IA to be considered.

Please note: Immigration sponsorship (e.g., H-1B) is not available for this position.

Position Summary:

Responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining the analytic domains within the organization. Supports efforts to deliver multifaceted analytics to the organization that will include self-service analytics, reporting and BI. The position works closely with key business stakeholders throughout the enterprise to ensure that appropriate technical and analytical solutions are provided and meet desired goals. Oversight and coordination include the design, development, maintenance and support of the data and analytics solutions created by these teams. Responsible for the daily management of data and analytics solutions development and adopts best practice standards that are in line with the global analytic and business strategies.

Major Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of data analytics strategies to generate actionable insights supporting business goals.

• Establish and maintain a robust data governance framework ensuring data quality, security, and regulatory compliance.

• Collaborate with IT, compliance, and business units to foster a data-driven culture and align governance practices.

• Develop and deliver data literacy training programs to empower employees in effective data use.

• Define, monitor, and report on KPIs to evaluate the success of data initiatives and governance efforts.

• Communicate data insights and governance strategies clearly to stakeholders for informed decision-making.

• Build and manage a skilled team of data analysts and governance experts, promoting innovation and collaboration.

Position Requirements:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in business, communications, advertising, marketing, statistics, engineering, technology, or health care. Master's Degree in business, communications, advertising, marketing, statistics, engineering, technology, or health care desired.

Experience:

• 5 years of direct leadership experience in applications management, development, or systems management with evidence of increasing responsibility.

• Extensive experience with a variety of analytical toolsets, database platforms, relational database structures, data governance and ETL processes.

• Proven experience in overseeing the direction, development and implementation of data governance, validation, and visualization.

• Experience with business intelligence tools such as Tableau, PowerBI, Qlik, or other enterprise analytics platforms

• Experience with Healthcare Analytics, Machine Learning, predictive modeling, and Artificial/Augmented Intelligence

• Cogito Suite, Caboodle, Clarity implementation experience or other healthcare knowledge

• Experience in developing and implementing training programs for data literacy.

• Proven experience in leading analytics teams and driving adoption of analytics tools.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.

• Proficiency in analytics tools and technologies (e.g., SQL, Python, R, Tableau, Power BI).

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to shape data strategy in a growing organization.

• Collaborative and innovative work environment.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Commitment to professional development and continuous learning.

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267.

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