Director, Data (Perm Hybrid at our Chicago HQ near O'Hare Airport)

Company: Alliant
Location: Chicago
Posted on: January 27, 2025

Job Description:

Create and guide strategies and vision for data and analytics advancement, within a cloud-based and on-premise platforms. Ensure teams meet organizational needs through effective data management tools. Ensure teams such as data governance and data reporting teams are delivering the data needs to the organization via data warehouse, data lake and a suite of reporting, dashboard and analytics tools with robust data management capabilities such as data quality, data integrity, data catalog, data lineage, etc.Responsibilities

• Establish and enforce data governance rules, working with business and IT to develop a data strategy, quality framework, and information model.
• Maintain a catalog of authoritative systems and data owners for transparency.
• Lead and execute a comprehensive data strategy, ensuring compliance with data protection policies.
• Define operational strategies and performance metrics for data governance. Manage the technology budget and support the tech leadership team.
• Facilitate communication and support cross-functional teams throughout project planning, design, and implementation.
• Develop a data governance plan aligned with industry standards and Alliant's needs, defining roles, responsibilities, and accountability.
• Set data quality benchmarks and collaborate with custodians to ensure data consistency.
• Establish and manage an enterprise-wide data governance framework and intake process.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), working with legal and compliance teams.
• Lead the evolution of data tools, technologies, and practices in collaboration with the senior data architect.
• Manage and mentor the data governance team, overseeing performance, development, and resource alignment with business objectives.Education
  • Bachelors Degree - Management, Computer Science, Mathematics, Information Systems or Related- Minimum
  • Graduate Degree - Management, Computer Science, Mathematics, Information Systems or Related- PreferredYears of Experience
    • 7 years - Data Engineering or related- Minimum
    • 5 years - Data Management, Data Governance or Related - Minimum
    • 5 years - People Management - MinimumIn Lieu of Education:
      • 15 years - Data Engineering, Data Management, and Data Governance including people managementCompensation & Benefits:Typical hiring range: $175,800 - $254,900 Annually. Actual compensation will be determined using factors such as experience, skills & knowledge.Additional Compensation: Annual performance bonusBenefits: Alliant provides a benefits package including health care, vision, dental, and 401k with employer match.Additional Benefits:
        • Work from home up to 3 days a week
        • Paid parental leave
        • Employee discount programs
        • Time off including paid personal and sick days
        • 11 paid holidays
        • Education reimbursement*Note that eligibility and cost of benefits can vary depending on the number of regularly scheduled hours, and job status such as regular full-time, regular part-time, or temporary employment.
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