Leader, Data & Analytics (Business Transformation)

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Leader, Data & Analytics (Business Transformation) based in the United States.

This is a senior transformation role focused on turning enterprise data and analytics strategy into measurable business outcomes. You will help shape how data, governance, analytics, and emerging technologies are adopted across a complex, highly regulated environment. The role combines strategic execution with hands-on enablement, stakeholder leadership, governance, and organizational change. You will work closely with business leaders and technology teams to deliver high-value initiatives and strengthen enterprise data capabilities. A major focus will be building a business-led data governance and stewardship model, including a scalable Data Champion community. You will also help accelerate analytics and AI adoption while establishing standards, processes, and capabilities that make investments sustainable. This opportunity is ideal for an execution-focused transformation leader who can influence at the executive level and turn ambiguity into practical, lasting results.

Accountabilities:: Drive execution of the enterprise data and analytics strategy by establishing the processes, governance practices, skills, and community support needed for successful delivery.

Provide data, analytics, reporting, governance, and AI expertise across strategic initiatives, partnering with project teams and business stakeholders to improve consistency, adoption, and measurable business value.

Promote the reuse of standards, tools, methodologies, and lessons learned across initiatives to improve delivery efficiency and reduce duplicated effort.

Develop organizational capabilities that increase the effectiveness, scalability, and sustainability of data and analytics investments.

Lead the development and expansion of business-led data governance and stewardship capabilities.

Build and scale a Data Champion community by defining its operating model, skills requirements, engagement processes, and supporting technologies.

Drive adoption, accountability, and a stronger data-driven culture across business functions while ensuring governance supports AI-ready data capabilities.

Lead organizational change initiatives associated with data, analytics, governance, and emerging technologies.

Build stakeholder alignment, encourage adoption, and influence decision-making and organizational behavior without relying on formal authority.

Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders and executive stakeholders, providing clear recommendations and outcome-focused guidance.

Build strong relationships across business and technology teams and facilitate discussions involving competing priorities, complex concepts, and organizational change.

Support executive decision-making by translating technical and analytical topics into clear business language and actionable recommendations.

Requirements:

10+ years of progressive experience in data and analytics, business transformation, governance, operational excellence, consulting, or a related discipline.

Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives that delivered measurable business outcomes.

Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead enterprise-wide initiatives without direct authority.

Strong executive communication, facilitation, presentation, relationship-building, and stakeholder management capabilities.

Experience developing effective partnerships between business and technology organizations.

Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, complex, and rapidly changing environments while leading organizational change.

Hands-on experience implementing data governance, stewardship, analytics enablement, AI adoption, or related enterprise capabilities.

Bachelor’s degree or higher.

Experience within insurance, reinsurance, financial services, or another highly regulated industry is preferred.

Familiarity with modern data and analytics technologies such as Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Purview, Copilot, SQL, and Python is a plus.

Experience leading governance, stewardship, analytics enablement, AI adoption, business transformation, or organizational transformation programs is highly valued.

Lean, change management, business transformation, or operational excellence experience is advantageous.

Strong ability to communicate complex data and technology concepts in clear, business-oriented terms.

Benefits:

Annual base salary: $152,000–$220,000 USD.

Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus based on the applicable compensation plan.

Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits .

Access to health and wellbeing resources, including a Health Coach and a confidential Employee Assistance Program .

Retirement benefits through a 401(k) savings plan with company matching and retirement contributions .

Access to financial planning resources and consultants.

Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities.

Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.

Disability and life insurance coverage.

Paid time off for vacation or illness.

Fully remote position in the United States.

No relocation assistance is provided.

Opportunity to lead high-impact enterprise transformation initiatives involving data, analytics, governance, and AI.

Collaborative environment with significant exposure to senior business and technology stakeholders.

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