A Place For Mom - New York, NY
posted about 2 months ago
The Director of Data Platform will oversee the strategic management and operational execution of our data platform infrastructure. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality, actionable data through effective management of data ingestion pipelines, data governance, and the semantic layer. Reporting to the VP of Data, Science, and Analytics, the Director will lead a team dedicated to maintaining and enhancing data systems to support the business's data-driven decision-making. Key Responsibilities and Deliverables include managing the ingestion pipelines to ensure efficient and reliable data flow, administering and optimizing data platforms to support robust data operations, and ensuring the integration and operation of data systems align with business objectives to deliver accurate, timely insights. The Director will also develop and enforce data governance policies to ensure data quality, consistency, and compliance with relevant regulations, implementing and managing data quality frameworks and processes to maintain high standards for data accuracy and integrity. Additionally, the Director will oversee the implementation and management of event tracking to capture and analyze user interactions and behaviors effectively, develop and maintain the semantic layer to facilitate consistent and meaningful data interpretation across the organization, and leverage Segment.io as the company's Customer Data Platform (CDP) to manage event tracking and integrate data from multiple sources. The role requires staying updated with Segment.io features and best practices to maximize its utility in supporting business objectives. Team leadership is a crucial aspect of this role, as the Director will manage and mentor a team of data professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The Director will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data needs and provide actionable insights to drive business decisions, working closely with the VP of Data, Science, and Analytics to align data platform strategies with overall organizational goals and priorities. Performance monitoring and reporting will involve developing a roadmap that ties directly to business outcomes, implementing strategies for efficient resource allocation, cost monitoring, and budgeting, and providing regular updates and reports to senior management on data platform performance, challenges, and progress.