Senior Director, Data Development

Global Lending Services • Greenville, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Director, Data Development is responsible for leading data integration and business intelligence developers to build business-focused information systems that are stable, scalable, and fast. This role will be responsible for architecture, technology solutions, and services to build and maintain robust enterprise reporting functions and data sharing processes. This role will establish best practices, drive efficiencies, and find innovative ways to operationalize insights across the organization.

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field required
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience with high proficiency in Business Intelligence, ETL, Data Architecture, and Business Analytics required
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in building data lake solutions required
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in building cloud data warehouses required
• Advanced knowledge of physical database design and data structures required
• Advanced skill level in SQL, data modeling, data architecture, data profiling, and performance tuning required
• Proven experience in overseeing the linking of cross-functional databases between disparate business units and systems required
• Knowledge of SDLC and quality control processes to be followed in various projects required
• Excellent project management skills to include the development of project timelines, tasks, assigned resources, dependency management and risk management
• Exemplary critical thinking and problem solving to weigh the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions and lead a team to decisions
• Ability to quickly get to know products, processes, and business needs to enough level to drive projects, improvements, and product enhancements
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work quickly and with attention to detail, juggle multiple priorities and thrive in a varied, fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills to effectively explain complex technical concepts to a widely varied audience including staff, management, and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Commitment to exemplifying the organizational core values and key competencies.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and lead a team - provide quality training, guidance, performance coaching, and feedback to assigned staff
• Demonstrated ability to establish and enhance processes to improve business results
• Excellent interpersonal skills: friendly and tactful with the ability to influence others, exercise sound judgment, and effectively manage conflict

Nice To Haves

• Experience with modern data encryption standards and secure data exchange processes preferred
• Knowledge of Data Governance and Master Data Management preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide the vision, strategy, and operational framework to deliver reporting solutions that meet the business requirements of the organization.
• Lead a team of developers to deliver high quality and reliable data using continuous improvement principles throughout the delivery and operational support models.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive data sharing program and work with key business stakeholders to provide frequent insight to help them make data-backed decisions.
• Develop data standards working in collaboration with the data architecture team in terms of naming convention, storage, design, and deployments for the DWH.
• Monitor usage and adoption of data applications/reports and own retirement strategy for unused objects.
• Manage large, complex projects including program oversight and execution (Governance, Project Plans, Testing, Design, Requirements, Stakeholder/Communication Plans, Issue/Risk identification & resolution, project resourcing, project budget, etc.).
• Assist in implementing, improving, and documenting data governance practices.
• Contribute to IT Architecture Review Board meetings, protecting the interests of Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence users.
• Spend 30-40% of the week developing, testing, and implementing reporting processes.
• Ensure all data sharing interfaces and reporting processes align to GLS’s Enterprise Architecture and Security standards.
• Assist in identifying, driving, and enforcing best practices for change control, testing, information security, and data governance, making use of DevOps principals and the latest in cloud technology.
• Coach and mentor team members to maintain current technology skills and assist with career development objectives; may exercise management authority concerning staffing, performance feedback, talent development, promotions, salary recommendations, and terminations.
• Delegation, organization, and priority management i.e., Scrum Master for the team.
• Establish clear expectations with the business and effectively communicates when situations change.
• Perform additional assignments and special projects as required by the needs of the company or as directed by management.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and performance bonuses, dependent on role
• Medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, supplemental insurance benefits, long-term and short-term disability
• 401K with employer match and 100% immediate vesting
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays to help you balance work and personal life
• Paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO) Annually
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Parental Leave
• Business casual work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior