Chief Analytics Officer-Remote

This position designs, plans, monitors, and improves the organization’s Data Management and Analytics functions. The central objective of this role is to ensure that the organization’s Data Management and Analytics disciplines are running effectively and meeting the business’s needs regarding data. With the growing push of data and information being used as corporate assets, serving as integral platforms for generating revenue and competitive advantages, a CAO must be able to understand both the technical points of Data Management and Analytics, as well as the business drivers and needs regarding data. This individual must be able to understand the “bits and the bytes” related to the organization’s Data Management and Analytics, as well as develop a strategic plan for the technical space considering the business’s perspective and needs.

Strategy & Planning:

Participate in strategic and operational governance processes of the business as a member of the senior management team.

Define and implement analytic strategy in alignment with system-wide strategies defined by the Executive Leadership Team.

Lead strategic and operational planning for the organization’s Data Management and Analytics practices, focusing on meeting business needs and requirements through data functions.

Identify opportunities for the organization to further leverage data and improve its economic, competitive, and operational positioning.

Develop and maintain the organizational structure of the organization’s Data Management and Analytics team.

Create and manage the organization’s data strategy.

Create and manage the organization's analytics strategy.

Establish Data Management and Analytics goals, objectives, and operating procedures.

Identify cost savings and process improvement opportunities for the Data Management and Analytics team and the greater business.

Understand and manage the IT side of the organization’s data analytics operations.

Understand and manage the customer service

Review and monitor the organization’s data related technology procurements and resourcing.

Develop business justifications and cost: benefit analysis for data related spending and initiatives.

Understand and monitor the regulatory and security requirements for data related to the industry in which the organization operates; ensuring compliance and proper protection occurs.

Understand the different business requirements for data (marketing, finance, operations, etc.).

Lead management reviews and opportunity assessment processes that identify improvement opportunities related to: process efficiency, cost savings, business model expansion, and competitive advantages.

Acquisition & Deployment:

Coordinate and facilitate consultation with stakeholders from the business and other sources to define business and process requirements for new technology.

Approve, prioritize, and control projects and the project portfolio related to Data Management and Analytics.

Review hardware and software acquisitions related to data assets.

Assess and review the new technology opportunities related to Data Management (e.g. the Cloud), and how these will impact the organization’s Data Management and Analytic operations.

Operational Management:

Ensure continuous delivery of data services, through oversight of service level agreements and performance targets.

Oversee the end-to-end management of the organization’s data assets (data lifecycle, information lifecycle).

Ensure data system operations adhere to regulatory compliance standards.

Ensure operational leaders are provided relevant analytical dashboards and reports.

Ensure data assets in the organization are managed in a secure manner, adhering to security and privacy requirements.

Keep current with trends and issues within the Data Management and Analytics space, adapting and transforming the business’s Data Management process and technologies to support further business growth and opportunities.

Establish controls for ensuring efficient and effective data management functions are performed.

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

Name

Description

Education:

Master’s degree in the field of computer science or business administration required.

Experience:

Five years’ experience managing and/or directing a Data Management operation or team.

Five years’ experience working in the Data Management and information Management spaces.

Extensive experience with corporate Data Governance.

Experience in strategic planning and initiative designs.

Experience or knowledge of the data requirements for Healthcare.

Experience in developing and leading analytics teams.

Strong technical knowledge related to the IT space, particularly in the technology assets related to the business’s IT operations.

Strong understanding of how different departments (marketing, finance, operations, etc.) will have different data uses and requirements.

Proven experience in Data Management planning, organization and development.

Strong understanding of project management.

Knowledge and experience of DAMA DMBOK and the different disciplines of Data Management.

License(s):

None

Certification(s):

None

Computer / Typing:

Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word and have the ability to use the computer to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.