Sr. Director, Data & Analytics

Columbia Sportswear • Portland, OR

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About The Position

The Senior Director of Data & Analytics is a key leadership role within Columbia’s Digital Technology organization, reporting to the CTO. This leader will shape our enterprise data vision, oversee data and analytics platforms, and ensure high‑quality, trusted insights that enable faster, smarter decision‑making across the business. You will partner closely with senior executives to translate complex data into actionable strategies, guiding the evolution of our data environment, analytics capabilities, and future‑forward use of AI and advanced analytics. This is a highly visible, strategic role responsible for elevating data as a competitive advantage for Columbia.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in data, analytics, BI, or related functions, including senior leadership roles.
• Expertise in data strategy, data architecture, analytics platforms, and cloud‑based data environments.
• Strong background in statistical analysis, predictive analytics, and data modeling.
• Experience leading enterprise analytics and/or advanced analytics functions.
• Deep industry experience within the retail industry, with hands‑on expertise in one or more critical areas: supply chain, DTC, or e‑commerce.
• Proven ability to translate data into insights and guide executives toward action.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement a long‑term enterprise data strategy aligned to business objectives, enabling insight‑driven decisions and operational excellence.
• Build and oversee data governance frameworks— including data quality, integrity, security, and lifecycle management—ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal standards.
• Lead analytics platform modernization, including cloud data environments, data architecture, warehousing, BI tools, and scalable enterprise analytics solutions.
• Champion advanced analytics and AI‑enabled insights, partnering with business leaders to identify opportunities that improve performance, predict trends, and accelerate decision‑making.
• Translate complex data into clear insights and strategic recommendations for senior leadership, establishing KPI frameworks and guiding enterprise reporting.
• Develop and lead a high‑performing global data organization, including data engineering, analytics, data management, and data science talent.
• Collaborate across the enterprise—merchandising, finance, supply chain, DTC, marketing, and operations—to identify high‑value opportunities and build data solutions that enable business outcomes.
• Stay ahead of industry trends in data platforms, AI, predictive modeling, and analytics technologies to continuously enhance our capabilities and accelerate innovation.

Benefits

• Benefits that can protect your family’s financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match.
• Columbia offers medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and an assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services).
• In addition, Columbia offers EAP + which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services.
• We have extensive wellness benefits, employee discounts and a generous time off program available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees