Sr. Director, Data, Analytics & AI

Magnit

14h • $200,000 - $225,000

About The Position

This role is US based, ideally located in EST hours.
The Sr. Director of Data, Analytics & AI will lead the execution of the enterprise strategy, governance and of all data, analytics, and artificial intelligence initiatives. This role will be responsible for driving data as a strategic asset, embedding advanced analytics and AI across the business, and enabling decision-making, client experiences, and operational excellence. Reporting to the VP Enterprise Applications, you will work closely with business and technology leaders to ensure data innovation aligns with company growth, retention, and transformation goals.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in data management, analytics, or AI, with at least 5 years in senior leadership roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field required; Master’s or PhD preferred.
• Proven success in leading enterprise-scale data/analytics transformation and deploying AI/ML solutions in complex global organizations.
• Proven track record of building and scaling modern data and analytics platforms.
• Demonstrated expertise in cloud data platforms, data warehousing, machine learning frameworks, and advanced analytics tools.

Nice To Haves

• Preferably experience with modern tools Snowflake, DBT, Fivetran, Kafka, Power BI, Sigma and Airflow.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the enterprise data, analytics, and AI vision in alignment with organizational strategy and digital transformation.
• Build and lead a high-performing global data and analytics team spanning data engineering, data science, business intelligence, and AI/ML.
• Establish and oversee enterprise data governance, quality, and compliance (including GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, and industry regulations as applicable).
• Own the architecture and evolution of the data platform (ingestion, transformation, storage, semantic layer, analytics tooling) to support real-time analytics, self-service, and enterprise reporting.
• Ensure data is reliable, secure, well-governed, and accessible through self-service capabilities for business users.
• Drive standardization and best practices.
• Drive adoption of advanced analytics, predictive modeling, and AI solutions across the business to enhance customer experience, revenue growth, and operational efficiencies.
• Partner with business units to identify, prioritize, and deliver high-impact use cases leveraging data and AI.
• Serve as the key data and AI leader to the executive team, Board, and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with CDTO, CISO, Product, Marketing, Finance, and Client Services leaders to ensure data capabilities meet evolving business needs.
• Build strong external partnerships with vendors, startups, and research institutions to keep the company at the forefront of data and AI innovation.
• Develop and manage budgets, resource allocation, and vendor relationships for data/AI initiatives.
• Measure and communicate the business value of data and AI investments through KPIs, ROI metrics, and outcomes tied to revenue growth, retention, and efficiency.
• Ensure ethical AI practices, transparency, and risk management in all deployments.

Benefits

• unlimited PTO
• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• retirement planning
• discounts and perks for tickets, travel, merchandise and more!
• Magnit will match employee contributions to favorite charities and support corporate volunteering hours to make a difference in your community!

What This Job Offers

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