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Job Id:
3035
# of Openings:
1
Enterprise Data Manager
Location: Headquarters - Fort Wayne, IN
Level: Salaried/Manager
Division / Department: Information Technology
Reporting to position: Director of IT Business Enablement
Travel: Minimal
About the Role:
The Enterprise Data Manager is pivotal in our organization and is responsible for leading the data analytics division. This role involves overseeing all data analytics teams and technologies, ensuring the delivery of data-driven insights that support business objectives. The Enterprise Data Manager will report directly to the Director of IT, Business Enablement and will play a key role in shaping our data strategy and capabilities.
Responsibilities include:
Level: Salaried/Manager
Division / Department: Information Technology
Reporting to position: Director of IT Business Enablement
Travel: Minimal
About the Role:
The Enterprise Data Manager is pivotal in our organization and is responsible for leading the data analytics division. This role involves overseeing all data analytics teams and technologies, ensuring the delivery of data-driven insights that support business objectives. The Enterprise Data Manager will report directly to the Director of IT, Business Enablement and will play a key role in shaping our data strategy and capabilities.
Responsibilities include:
- Leadership and Strategy: Provide visionary leadership to the data analytics teams, fostering an environment of innovation and continuous improvement. Develop and implement a comprehensive data strategy that aligns with the organization's objectives, enhancing decision-making and operational efficiency. Collaborate with senior IT leadership to integrate data analytics into the broader IT strategy and initiatives.
- Team Management and Development: Oversee the recruitment, training, and development of data analytics personnel, ensuring a high-performing team capable of meeting the organization's data needs. Promote a culture of data literacy and analytics excellence across the organization. Manage team performance, setting clear goals and objectives, and providing regular feedback and support.
- Data Governance and Quality: Establish and enforce data governance policies and procedures to ensure data integrity, quality, and security. Lead initiatives to improve data quality and accessibility, ensuring that data assets are leveraged effectively across the organization.
- Technology and Innovation: Evaluate and recommend data science and analytics technologies and tools that enhance the organization's analytical capabilities. Drive the adoption of advanced analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to unlock new insights and opportunities. Oversee the management of data analytics platforms and infrastructure, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with business units to understand their data requirements and challenges, fostering strong partnerships. Translate business needs into analytics projects, guiding teams from concept to implementation. Communicate insights and recommendations to executive leadership, influencing data-driven decision-making.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in data analytics or a similar field, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
Skills and Abilities:
- Proven track record of developing and executing data strategies that drive business value.
- Deep understanding of data governance, data quality management, and data security principles.
- Proficiency in data analytics technologies and tools, including Databricks, SQL, Python, R, BI tools (e.g., Power BI), and big data platforms.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop talent.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex data concepts into actionable business insights.
Benefits available to you:
- Full insurance benefits package including Medical, Dental, & Vision
- Paid time off to foster work/life balance
- Profit sharing
- Bonus Pay opportunities
- Retirement funding opportunities
- Education reimbursement
- Health club reimbursement
- Career advancement opportunities
About Do it Best Group
Headquartered in Fort Wayne, IN, the Do it Best Group is the world's largest hardware, lumber, and building materials buying cooperative in the home improvement industry. With nearly $6 billion in annual sales, we support thousands of independently-owned locations across the United States and in more than 60 countries worldwide. Partners in the company have the flexibility to operate under the Do it Best, True Value, or their own local store identities, offering a diverse range of branding options to best serve their communities.
Culture:
Each team member is valued as an individual - with their intrinsic value at the forefront. We prioritize your career growth through one-on-one training, conferences, tuition assistance, mentoring and more. We encourage authentic relationships by hosting social events and fostering a culture where lasting friendships are made. In fact, the three most valued aspects of being a part of the Do it Best team are the culture, the compensation, and the level of fulfillment that each team member experiences from their role.
Our Philosophy: Serving others as we would like to be served
Our Mission: Making the best even better
Our Goal: Helping members grow and achieve their dreams
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice
Headquartered in Fort Wayne, IN, the Do it Best Group is the world's largest hardware, lumber, and building materials buying cooperative in the home improvement industry. With nearly $6 billion in annual sales, we support thousands of independently-owned locations across the United States and in more than 60 countries worldwide. Partners in the company have the flexibility to operate under the Do it Best, True Value, or their own local store identities, offering a diverse range of branding options to best serve their communities.
Culture:
Each team member is valued as an individual - with their intrinsic value at the forefront. We prioritize your career growth through one-on-one training, conferences, tuition assistance, mentoring and more. We encourage authentic relationships by hosting social events and fostering a culture where lasting friendships are made. In fact, the three most valued aspects of being a part of the Do it Best team are the culture, the compensation, and the level of fulfillment that each team member experiences from their role.
Our Philosophy: Serving others as we would like to be served
Our Mission: Making the best even better
Our Goal: Helping members grow and achieve their dreams
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice
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