Director of Data Programs

Farm Credit Council•Columbia, SC

28d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Data Programs will drive enterprise-wide transformation through a strategic data vision that enables smarter decision-making, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance. This leader will be accountable for delivering secure, scalable, and actionable data solutions by overseeing the design, implementation, and governance of data systems and processes.

Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Data Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.
10+ years of data leadership experience, including managing cross-functional teams and enterprise-scale data initiatives.
Proven expertise in designing scalable, secure data architectures for cloud and hybrid environments.
Hands-on experience with modern data engineering tools (e.g., Apache Spark, Kafka, dbt, Airflow) and integration of diverse data sources.
Deep knowledge of cloud data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift) and orchestration tools for automation and CI/CD.
Strong understanding of data security, privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, SOX), and secure data sharing protocols.

Nice To Haves

Preferred certifications in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), data tools (e.g., Databricks, Informatica), and industry standards (e.g., CDMP).

Responsibilities

Drive a unified enterprise data strategy aligned with business growth, innovation, and operational efficiency.
Champion data as a strategic asset to enable data-driven decision-making and competitive advantage.
Design scalable, cloud-ready data architectures supporting real-time analytics and AI initiatives.
Lead engineering teams in building resilient, high-availability data pipelines and platforms.
Standardize best practices in data modeling and platform engineering for performance and maintainability.
Deliver enterprise-wide reporting solutions that provide timely, actionable insights.
Empower business users with self-service analytics tools to accelerate decision-making.
Modernize data warehouse ecosystems with cloud-native platforms and real-time streaming capabilities.
Optimize data platform performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency.
Build and lea d high-performing data teams while fostering strong stakeholder engagement and alignment.