Vertex Solutions Inc. · 1 month ago
VP, Data Products – Reporting & Analytics
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expVertex Solutions Inc. is seeking a VP of Data Products focused on Reporting & Analytics to establish a Data-as-a-Product practice. The role involves driving the design and delivery of data products, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring the alignment of data strategies with business objectives.
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Hiring Manager
Tammi Heiney
Responsibilities
Develop and execute the data product strategy, vision, and roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives and strategic goals
Implement best-in-class reporting tools, data visualizations, and analytics capabilities to support business objectives
Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of business reports and dashboards
Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand data needs, translate these into actionable tasks, and prioritize them based on business value and urgency. This involves maintaining a comprehensive product backlog for data solutions
Act as the agile Product Owner for the Data Engineering team, responsible for authoring user stories, prioritizing the team backlog within sprints, and leading development teams through planning, refinement, review, and sprint reviews
Ensure data products meet the required standards, including data quality, security, and governance. This involves validating software designs to meet business and operational requirements
Facilitate meaningful conversations across all levels and areas of the company, from technical teams to executive levels. Articulate, elicit, and inspire others to execute on the product vision
Plan, direct, and coordinate projects to ensure goals and objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frames and funding parameters. Assist in project support and resource planning
Develop a deep understanding of customer and product needs, serving as the voice of the business to the technical team. Ensure traceability between requirements, features, and user stories
Lead monthly “Data Products Review” with each senior stakeholder and provide transparency on all data engineering initiatives
Influence and motivate the business, data, and product leads to create a culture of delivery
Partner with Information Security, Enterprise Architecture and Platform Engineering teams on all innovation and key technology initiatives to make sure data engineering aspects effectively managed
Grow the Agile Practice
Taking personal accountability to getting this done as per our commitments
Clearly provide visibility and communicate regularly on how we are progressing on any kind of deliverables
Always look for opportunities to be a cost-effective product organization by thoughtfully leveraging solutions, technology partners, on-site and off-shore expertise
Nurture an environment where team can thrive in creativity to incubate new innovative technology/solutions that have practical and positive impact to the business
Qualification
Required
Must have commercial lines insurance industry experience
At least 5 years of relevant experience in product ownership, business analysis, or data-centric activities, with a preference for experience in the insurance industry
8+ years of experience in reporting, business intelligence, or analytics, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., PowerBI, Cognos, Qlickview) and analytics tools
Proficiency in data technologies such as data warehouses, ETL/ELT processes, cloud-based analytics platforms (AWS, Databricks, Azure), and programming languages (Python, R, SQL)
Familiarity with AI-powered analytics and automation tools
Strong understanding of the insurance industry and business objectives. Ability to develop data strategies that align with business goals
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Ability to articulate complex data concepts into actionable insights
Bachelor's degree or Advanced degree or equivalent in MIS, Computer Science, Data & Analytics or related field
Preferred
Agile Product Owner Certification is highly preferred
Company
Vertex Solutions Inc.
Who we are: Vertex Solutions Inc.
51-200 employees
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