Director AgriBusiness Reporting & Analytics Solutions
About The Position
This role will be responsible for the strategy, planning, execution and governance of AgriBusiness data, reporting, and analytics work. They will work with the Simplot Technology and Data Science Organization (T&DS) to synchronize efforts across this area of accountability in service of that strategy. They will serve as business contact and conduit, defining, connecting and organizing business unit analytics users and needs with Global Simplot functions aligned to data, reporting, and analytics activities. This role will be responsible planning, organizing, and governing work in this complex space, bringing structure and predictability to the advancement of reporting and analytics capabilities in the business unit. Effective performers will have three well-developed skills sets: Well-versed in translating complex business requirements into effective data models and complementary solutions, fluent in industry trends and practices including relevant uses of AI tools. Expert in organizing and leading in distributed teams without formal reporting relationships, including the capacity to translate between business and technical teams across a variety of experience levels. Proficiency with Microsoft Azure Data & Analytics Platform to assist distributed business teams in data validation and PowerBI report development, deliver a handful of point solutions and to experiment with future state analytic possibilities.
Requirements
- 15+ years related experience and/or training
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from 4 year college or university
- Proficiency with Microsoft Azure Data & Analytics Platform
- Translating complex business requirements into effective data models and complementary solutions
- Fluent in industry trends and practices including relevant uses of AI tools
- Organizing and leading in distributed teams without formal reporting relationships
- Capacity to translate between business and technical teams across a variety of experience levels
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree (M.A. or M.S.) or equivalent (not essential but strongly encouraged)
Responsibilities
- Reporting and analytics strategy definition, alignment, and ongoing maintenance
- Evaluate critical factors for reporting, data, and analytics work including current systems/behaviors, projects in flight, desired business capabilities, and overall JRS technology plan
- Define and socialize policies that respond to those critical factors
- Sequence high leverage project work in accordance with critical factors and policy
- Study external environment and new opportunities in our industries
- AgriBusiness Data, Reporting, and Analytics Governance
- Evaluate existing processes and teams accountable for data governance at Simplot, ensure the business unit is appropriately participating and leveraging those teams, recommend adjustments as needed
- Continuously drive simplification of business unit data, reporting, and analytics landscape
- Establish ongoing cadence with owners, users, and creators of data to develop and execute data, reporting, and analytics strategy
- Plan and lead the execution of advanced data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement. Provide strategic recommendations based on data analysis to drive business growth and efficiency
- For areas deemed business critical, establish new advanced capabilities that can be rapidly adopted and sustained by business users
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement data-driven solutions
- Participate in Agile management system to plan and deliver solutions consistent with T&DS ways of working
- Lead or participate in cross functional teams in the execution of critical initiatives
- Drive business engagement to complement technology teams
- Proactively identify and resolve program level decisions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
