Manager, Data and Analytics

Location: Belleville

About Ascent Ascent Global Logistics, headquartered in Belleville, Michigan, is a leading global provider of expedited, time-critical logistics solutions and other direct transportation services. The company connects customers to its extensive carrier network, internal ground fleet and airline via its proprietary, digital PEAK freight marketplace, which provides robust carrier capacity and transparent pricing, backed by 24/7/365 logistics experts. Ascent’s offerings include air charter and ground expedited solutions as well as truckload, less-than-truckload, global forwarding, brokerage, and managed transportation services.

The experienced Ascent team solves customers’ most challenging logistics needs by providing industry-leading service and top-tier satisfaction.

Our Guiding Principles At the core of Ascent's culture is a strong commitment to excellence, driven by the passion and dedication of every team member. We're equally dedicated to going above and beyond for our customers, ensuring this commitment extends beyond our team and brings exceptional value to those we serve. We aim for perfect execution in everything we do and ‘play hard’ by creating an environment where tasks are performed with a can-do attitude from start to finish.

We ‘play smart’ by delivering on our commitments in an honest, fair, and ethical manner. We treat every person with whom we interface with the utmost dignity and respect. We understand that our teammates are our most valuable assets, so we ‘play together’ by making every effort to provide a professional and enjoyable experience, enabling careers to flourish and personal growth to be achieved.

What You’ll DoAscent Global Logistics is looking for a Data Practice Manager to own our data function end to end including the team, platforms, and roadmap. You will lead a team of DBAs, Data Analysts, and Data Engineers, drive our data warehouse and reporting initiatives, and own Ascent's Master Data Management practice.

This is a leadership role that stays close to the work and functions as the senior escalation point. You will need the ability to coach, troubleshoot, and get hands-on when necessary. You will also work closely with our software development teams and push AI tools into how the team builds and delivers.

Own and grow Ascent's Data practice — team, standards, and roadmap

Manage a team of DBAs, Data Analysts, and Data Engineers Partner closely with and support internal software development teams

Lead delivery of our major data warehouse project from build through rollout

Serve as an experienced escalation point for complex data, reporting, and database issues

Lead data source integration initiatives, Snowflake modeling, data team SDLC standards, and quality practices

Lead SSRS-to-Power BI modernization and reporting governance

Ensure customer-facing reporting, file exchanges, key workflows, and other critical data services are working, accurate, and supported

Chair the Data Governance Committee Provide leadership updates on major project activities, status, and team accomplishments

Coach team members and establish backup skill coverage for the IT Data team

Own data backup and data retention across the data platform

Own the budget for the Data practice

Manage work assignments following Ascent’s work management process

What You’ll Bring Experience 5+ years in data-related work — data engineering, warehousing, analytics, or DBA roles3+ years managing teams and delivering projects

General experience with the Microsoft Azure cloud environment, SQL source integration, ELT pipelines, Snowflake modeling, data quality, and SDLC practices

Experience leading reporting initiatives leveraging Power BI and Power Automate

Experience with Master Data Management Experience leading IT data governance practices

Experience using AI tools in day-to-day delivery

Experience supporting customer-facing reporting and major account data workflows

Experience working with senior leadership

Experience managing offshore teams

Transportation logistics experience is a big plus Ascent’s Competitive Benefits
401(k) and employer matching

Life Insurance Health, Dental, Vision Insurance Short- & Long-Term Disability Paid Time Off (PTO)
Employee Assistance Program Paid Parental Leave Employee Wellness Program Paid Holidays Employee Recognition Programs Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Tuition Reimbursement Health Savings Account (HSA)
Overtime, Differential & Bonus Pay Salary Range: $140,000 - $150,000
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