Sr. Director IT - Data and Analytics Delivery

Georgia-Pacific - Atlanta, GA

Full-time - Senior

Atlanta, GA

10,001+ employees

Wood Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Sr. Director of Delivery - Data & Analytics at Gia-Pacific is responsible for overseeing the execution and delivery of data products and Business Intelligence (BI) solutions. This leadership role involves managing a large team to ensure the successful delivery of data initiatives that drive value for the organization. The position requires strategic planning, stakeholder collaboration, and the implementation of best practices in data governance and project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 6 delivery leaders and 100 engineers, data architects, BI developers, and analysts.
• Develop and execute the overall data and analytics delivery strategy in alignment with organizational goals.
• Define and prioritize the delivery roadmap for data products and BI solutions in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Oversee multiple concurrent data and BI projects ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Establish and manage timelines, resource allocation, and project risks for delivery across teams.
• Ensure effective stakeholder communication and change management to meet business needs.
• Implement agile practices to enable flexible, iterative delivery and faster time to market.
• Ensure data governance, security, and quality best practices are embedded in all delivery processes.
• Collaborate with Data & Analytics and IT counterparts to ensure the operating model is well-defined and efficient.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to advocate for data-driven decision-making across the organization.

Requirements

• Experience in data and analytics roles with a proven track record in delivering large-scale data products and BI solutions.
• Experience in overseeing data warehousing, data engineering, and BI development projects from conception to delivery.
• Strong understanding of data architecture, data governance, and data management best practices.
• Experience working in Agile environments and delivering projects using Agile methodologies.
• Proven excellence in leadership, team management, and mentorship skills.
• Strong project management abilities, with a demonstrated focus on delivering complex projects on time and within budget.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong knowledge of agile methodologies and frameworks to effectively implement new capabilities.
• Advanced data analytics skills including statistical analysis, predictive, and machine learning.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Disability insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid vacation/time off
• Educational assistance
• Infertility assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance