ETS · 1 day ago
Director, IT - Data Products & Strategy
Princeton, NJ
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
6+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Drive implantation of the enterprise data strategy aligned with the organization’s strategic objectives.
Identify opportunities for leveraging data to drive business growth and efficiency.
Oversee the development of data initiatives and projects, ensuring they meet business needs and deliver value.
Champion the concept of data as a product using human-centered design principles, ensuring that data solutions are treated with a product mindset.
Collaborate with product management teams to integrate data products into the broader business strategy.
Implement agile methodologies to deliver data solutions quickly and efficiently.
Establish cross-functional agile teams, partnering closely with product and solutions teams, to develop and iterate on data products.
Ensure that data solutions are delivered in a timely manner, meeting the evolving needs of the business, and producing incremental value.
Lead collaboration between data teams and business units.
Facilitate effective communication and collaboration to ensure data initiatives support business priorities.
Educate business stakeholders on the benefits and capabilities of data analytics.
Lead and mentor a team of data professionals, including data scientists, analysts, and engineers.
Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the data team.
Manage resources, budgets, and timelines for data projects.
Drive the development and application of data solutions including self-service & advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI to solve business problems.
Ensure the delivery of actionable insights and data-driven recommendations to business leaders.
Monitor and report on the impact of data initiatives on business performance.
Evaluate and implement data tools and technologies that support the data strategy.
Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure the organization remains at the forefront of data innovation.
Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of data initiatives and their impact on business outcomes.
Align data team KPIs with business KPIs to ensure that data activities drive measurable business value.
Regularly review and report on KPIs, using data to identify areas for improvement and drive strategic decision-making.
Adhere to ethical standards and comply with the laws and regulations applicable to your job function.
Qualification
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Required
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Management, or a related field
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience to constitute a similar level of expertise
Bachelor’s degree + 8 years of experience in relevant field OR Master’s degree + 6 years of experience in relevant field
Proficient understanding of data analytics, machine learning, and data visualization tools.
Experience with agile methodologies and delivering data solutions in an agile framework
Experience in data strategy, advanced analytics, data management or related roles.
Strong understanding of data governance, data quality, and data management best practices.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business needs into data solutions.
Ability to see the big picture and align data initiatives with business objectives.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to interpret complex data.
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Enthusiasm for exploring innovative uses for data for commercial purposes.
Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing team.
Adaptable and flexible in response to changing business needs and priorities.
Understanding and appreciation for UI/UX concepts and human-centered design.
Benefits
Health, Vision, Dental insurance plans to choose from
Generous continuous learning support, from individual learning grants to up to 6 classes a year for tuition reimbursement as well as on-line learning access!
Generous PTO and vacation time to balance your work and life
Additional 8 hours of PTO for volunteer work
Retirement plan (401(a)) and traditional Roth (403b) with company contribution
Commuter Benefits
Pet Insurance
1 year subscription to Calm App
Company
ETS
Driven by our mission to advance quality and equity in education, ETS provides learning solutions, pioneering research and trusted assessments that help guide learners around the world on their path to new possibilities.
1,001-5,000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Amit Sevak
Chief Executive Officer
Chris Draper
Vice President and COO, College Board Programs
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