Garan, Incorporated · 2 days ago
Director of Data Management, Engineering, and Business Intelligence
NYC Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expGaran, Incorporated is seeking a Director of Data Management, Engineering, and Business Intelligence to lead the enterprise-wide technology strategy for building a data-driven culture. This role focuses on ensuring data accuracy, availability, security, and AI readiness while delivering exceptional user experiences that empower business teams.
E-CommerceFashionLeisureLifestyleManufacturingRetail
Responsibilities
Lead the design, implementation, and management of Microsoft Fabric on Azure to unify data from e-commerce, B2B, supply chain, finance, and customer service functions, ensuring seamless integration, governance, and scalability
Utilize One Lake and Azure-native data services for optimized storage, sharing, and analytics across the enterprise
Orchestrate robust data pipelines and real-time analytics with Fabric Data Factory and Azure Event Hub
Oversee all databases—SQL, NoSQL, cloud data warehouse—ensuring performance, reliability, security, and scalability
Manage and optimize Power BI architecture, semantic models, and dashboards to support actionable business insights for all departments
Design user-centric BI solutions that go beyond technical delivery—focusing on clarity, usability, and actionability for executives, analysts, and operational teams
Apply UX best practices in BI design: simplify navigation, reduce cognitive load, use intuitive visualizations, and enable interactivity (such as drill-downs, filters, and tooltips)
Ensure role-based dashboards that deliver relevant insights to different user types—executives, operations, and analytics—with personalized views and natural language search capabilities
Incorporate data context—benchmarks, trends, and comparisons—so users understand not just what the data says, but why it matters and what to do about it
Conduct user testing and feedback loops to continuously refine dashboards and reports based on real-world usage and business impact
Work closely with the Enterprise Architect to ensure that data flows, integrations, and systems architecture align with long-term enterprise goals and standards
Partner with the development team to deliver optimized data models, robust schema design, performant queries, and reliable ETL/ELT processes that drive application and analytics performance
Engage regularly with the security team to enforce data policies, ensure compliance (GDPR, CCPA, etc.), maintain Azure Key Vault integration for secrets management, and monitor for data breaches or vulnerabilities
Build and maintain AI-ready datasets, semantic layers, and feature stores to support future deployment of AI agents for personalized experiences, autonomous decision-making, and process automation
Evaluate, pilot, and scale AI agent technologies in partnership with the Enterprise Data and AI Architect to drive enterprise innovation and intelligent automation
Manage relationships with external technology vendors to ensure reliability, cost-effectiveness, support, and continuous improvement within Garan’s data ecosystem
Oversee the onboarding, integration, and performance of all data tools and connectors provided by third parties
Proactively monitor system health, data flow, and performance across Azure services, identifying and resolving issues before they impact operations
Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and use cases—especially in retail data, agent-based AI, and Microsoft Fabric innovation—ensuring Garan’s data strategies remain state-of-the-art
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field
10+ years in enterprise data leadership across retail, apparel, or e-commerce, with hands-on experience in Azure, Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and data governance
Proven track record managing databases, optimizing BI environments, and delivering secure, reliable data solutions for large organizations
Experience collaborating with architects, development, and security teams on complex enterprise projects
Strong understanding of BI user experience principles, dashboard design, and data storytelling
Preferred
Deep technical expertise in Azure and Microsoft Fabric
Leadership in database management, BI, and AI readiness
Cross-functional collaboration and vendor management
Strong understanding of data security, governance, and compliance
Up to date on industry trends and innovation
Focus on user experience and data-driven actionability
Company
Garan, Incorporated
Garan was founded in 1941 and is a global manufacturer and importer of branded and private label apparel, mainly newborn, infants', toddlers', girls', boys', men's, and women's, with over 4,000 employees worldwide.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
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Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2002-09-04Acquired
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