Vice President of Data Analytics

SAS•Cary HQ, NC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Vice President of Data and Analytics is responsible for building and leading the Data and Analytics organization. This includes building and mentoring the team, defining and executing our data strategy, overseeing the design and implementation of data infrastructure, and ensuring the effective utilization of data to drive business insights and decision-making. The Vice President of Data and Analytics will work every day to maximize the value of our data and analytics in our business.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Data Science, Business Analytics)
10+ years of progressive leadership in data and analytics, including experience owning and delivering enterprise data strategy
Proven ability to lead enterprise-scale data and analytics transformation including strategy development and operating model evolution
Demonstrated success establishing data governance, improving data quality, and driving adoption of trusted data across the business
Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior leaders and translate data into business impact
Experience building and leading global high-performing teams
Ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on execution, bridging business and technical priorities
Equivalent combination of related education, training and experience may be considered in place of the above qualifications.

Nice To Haves

Experience serving as the senior-most data and analytics leader within a large or complex organization
Track record of modernizing multi-platform data environments and simplifying legacy data ecosystems
Deep expertise in enterprise data architecture, platforms, and advanced data management practices
Experience leading large, globally distributed teams (30+ professionals)
Experience developing and executing strategies across both structured and unstructured data
Recognized industry presence (e.g., speaking engagements, publications, or thought leadership)

Responsibilities

Define and execute the enterprise data and analytics strategy and roadmap, aligned to business priorities
Establish data governance and standards to ensure trust, quality, security, and a single source of truth
Lead the transformation of a disparate data ecosystem into a unified, scalable enterprise capability
Oversee the design, implementation, and continuous optimization of data infrastructure and platforms
Drive executive alignment and adoption of enterprise data strategy and analytics across the organization
Partner with IT and business leaders to maximize the effectiveness and adoption of data tools and platforms
Measure and drive the impact of analytics initiatives, ensuring continuous improvement and business value realization
Lead and develop high-performing teams across engineering, architecture, governance, and analytics functions

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental and vision plans.
Medical plan options include: PPO with low annual deductible and copays.
HDHP combined with a health savings account with a contribution from SAS (no access to on-site health care center).
Onsite Health Care Center (HQ) that’s free to employees and family members enrolled in the PPO plan.
Pharmacy that will ship prescriptions for no additional charge.
An industry-leading 401k plan.
Tuition Assistance Program and programs and resources to support your development
Generous time away including vacation time, a variety of paid holidays, and our much-loved U.S. Winter Wellness Break between December 25 and January 1.
Volunteer Time Off, parental leave and unlimited paid sick days.
Generous childcare benefits for all full-time employees.