We are seeking a Vice President of Data & Analytics, a visionary and strategic leader passionate about leveraging data to foster innovation, operational scale, and growth. This critical role involves working closely with executive and functional leaders to shape and drive the company-wide data strategy, aligning it with our organizational objectives. Your leadership will not only inspire but will be the catalyst for change, making you an integral part of our journey towards achieving and exceeding our ambitious goals.What You'll Do:Strategic FocusDefine and implement a vision for a scalable, reliable data platform and infrastructureOversee the entire data lifecycle, including engineering, architecture, governance, analytics, and data scienceOrganizational LeadershipLead a multifaceted team of data professionals to inform strategic decisions impacting product development, go-to-market (GTM) strategy, and customer experienceFoster an environment of continuous improvement, demonstrating urgency and commitment to excellenceData GovernanceStrategically deploy a data governance framework, collaborating across departments to enhance data quality, compliance, and accessibilityChampion data quality and governance, ensuring adherence to policies and standardsInfrastructure and Technology AlignmentAlign data infrastructure with business needs, ensuring the adoption of advanced technologies for data discovery, quality assurance, and analyticsActively participate in business and technical discussions to champion best practices in data management and analyticsLeadership and Operational ExcellenceServe as a change agent, accelerating the transformation to a data-centric cultureBuild trust and credibility across the organization, prioritizing data needs and delivering impactful solutionsQuality, Performance & ComplianceEstablish and maintain high data quality standards while managing costs effectivelyCollaborate with legal and compliance teams to uphold data privacy and security standardsTalent Recruitment and DevelopmentAttract, develop, and retain top talent, promoting diversity, equality, and inclusion within the teamLead by example, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and high performanceMergers and Acquisitions ExpertiseUtilize M&A experience to streamline data integration, supporting business transformation and consolidation effortsWhat You’ll Need:Minimum Qualifications:15+ years of experience in Data & Analytics leadership roles, demonstrating increasing complexity, scale and responsibilityBA/BS Degree in a relevant fieldPreferred Qualifications:MBA or equivalent advanced degree is desirableExperience leading mission-critical data and analytics programs, processes and infrastructure at scale (in organizations exceeding $1B revenue with 5,000+ employees globally)Proven experience leading B2B SaaS organizations through transformational change, building data capabilities, and turning data insights into business valuePrevious experience developing processes and operations to implement and manage data governance principles and policies, master data management, management of enterprise information assets, and approaches related to data protection and privacyExperience leading a large portfolio of programs/projects and associated ongoing prioritization and resource allocationStrong understanding of next gen data practices (ML Ops, Data Ops, Data Science) and experience applying them in an enterprise organization.Excellent leadership and communication skills, capable of inspiring teams and driving forward-looking strategiesRemote-Ready ExcellenceYour reliable internet connection is the conduit for brilliance, enabling you to unleash your talents from the comfort of virtually anywhere.Rest assured, this role embodies flexibility, with typically no more than 15% travel on the horizon.How You’ll Be Rewarded:Salary range in the US: $225,000.00 - $311,000.00A discretionary bonus typically paid annuallyRestricted Stock Units granted at time of hire401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits packageThe salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this job in the US. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience and other relevant factors.Where You’ll WorkOur values drive how we work and who we hire. You will see these values ingrained in how we support our customers, work with team members, build our products and in the work environment we’ve created.We believe our people are our greatest asset, and our unique culture gives employees the opportunity to make an impact everyday. We give our employees the freedom and resources they need—backed by our culture of collaboration and diverse thought—to continue innovating and breaking new ground. We hire talented people with a wide range of skills and experiences who are eager to tackle some of today’s most challenging problems.At Workiva, you’ll enjoy: Fantastic Benefits: With coverage starting day one, choose from competitive health, dental, and vision plans on the largest physician networks available.Casual Dress: Workiva has a casual work environment, most people wear jeans to the office.Involvement: Ability to participate in Business Employee Resource Groups (Black, Hispanic, Asian, Women, Rainbow (LGBTQIA+), Veterans, Disabilities), Volunteering, Company wide celebrations, and moreWork-life Balance: We have competitive PTO, VTO and Parental Leave. We encourage employees to spend time enjoying life outside of work. Learn more about life at Workiva: https://www.linkedin.com/company/workiva/Learn more about benefits: https://www.workiva.com/careers/benefits Workiva is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We believe that great minds think differently. We value diversity of backgrounds, beliefs, and interests, and we recognize diversity as an important source of intellectual thought, varied perspective, and innovation. Employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other protected characteristic. We strongly encourage and welcome people from historically marginalized groups to apply.Workiva is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email talentacquisition@workiva.com. Workiva employees are required to undergo comprehensive security and privacy training tailored to their roles, ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory standards.Workiva supports employees in working where they work best - either from an office or remotely from any location within their country of employment.#LI-TM1
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