Director Data

Responsibilities

• Maximize the value of our data. This translates into understanding the data we have, understanding key business drivers and delivering both operational and analytic solutions that drive value.
• Maximize the value of our enterprise applications. This translates into understanding what each platform does best, understanding key business drivers and delivering software solutions that create efficiencies, reduce friction and improve quality.
• Develop productive relationships with leaders across the organization to ensure that the operation and support of our data and software solutions are meeting expected levels of service, quality, and performance.
• Drive the harmonization of data, software and process across the enterprise that ultimately lowers the cost of doing business and positions the company for scalable growth.
• Facilitate a governance process to gain consensus on a prioritized set of measurable business outcomes supported by data and software initiatives.
• Work closely with functional leads, understand their needs, establish realistic expectations, develop work plans, own the development, and then deliver the solution.
• Act as subject matter expert and advisor on the topic of analytical tools, enterprise data systems and analytical methodologies.
• Manage a team of employees and partners to ensure the use of their time is maximized and their skills are developed in accordance with the priorities of the business.

• BS in computer science, information systems, engineering, business management or related field
• Deep expertise and at least 6 years of hands‑on and managerial experience in Data and Analytics.
• Strong experience and at least 4 years implementing, managing and supporting enterprise platforms such as ERP, CRM, HCM.
• Experience with Azure Data Factor or equivalent Data Engineering tools highly beneficial
• Experience with Microsoft Power BI or equivalent BI tools highly beneficial
• Experience with IQMS/Delmia Works, Salesforce, ADP, M365 highly beneficial.
• Experience harmonizing data and applications across multiple companies or facilities highly beneficial.
• Experience in Manufacturing or Distribution highly beneficial.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to communicate credibly at all levels of the organization (face‑to‑face, verbal, written)
• Propensity for problems solving and continuous improvement
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results orientation
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic

• Safety - Everything we do is driven by safety excellence; our employee safety is paramount
• Integrity – We are respectful, ethical and authentic in all our actions:
• People First – We welcome, collaborate with and support others by being proactive, approachable and agile
• Accountability – We keep commitments we make to one another and continually challenges ourselves by achieving ambitious goals without compromising quality
• Friendly – We are kind, encourage positivity and make time to connect and laugh

While performing the duties, the employee will be working in an office environment as well as on the manufacturing plant floor. The employee is required to sit and/or stand for computer or floor responsibilities, reach with hands and arms and handle objects and other tools, stoop, squat, twist, push and pull, maintain balance, bend at the waist, kneel, walk varying distances, and climb stairs.

Employee may be required to lift up to 20 pounds.

Salary/Rate: $185,000 - $190,000 (depends on experience level).

Benefits:
Medical, PTO, 401(k), and more.

Peterson Technology Partners (PTP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a transparent, inclusive, and human-centered hiring experience.

For more than 28 years, PTP has operated as one of the top IT staffing and recruiting firms in the USA—built on trust, long-term partnerships, and technical excellence.

Based in the Chicago suburb of Park Ridge, IL, our team of more than 500 employees and consultants is dedicated to:

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