VP, Head of Data & Analytics

$165,000 - $185,000/Yr

The Michael J. Fox Foundation For Parkinson's Research - New York, NY

Full-time - Director

New York, NY

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations

About the position

The VP, Head of Data & Analytics at The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research is a pivotal role responsible for leading the Marketing and Community Experience (CX) analytics team and driving an analytics transformation across the organization. This position focuses on evolving the Foundation's analytics capabilities from a decentralized state to a cohesive, strategy-driven function, enhancing data-driven audience growth and community experiences. The ideal candidate will provide strategic guidance, collaborate with various departments, and mentor a team of analytics professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the marketing & CX analytics team within the CX department, providing direction and mentorship.
• Align analytics initiatives across business units and ensure cohesive data strategies are in place.
• Advocate for and integrate analytics into decision-making processes across the organization.
• Oversee collaboration with external agencies and third-party data partners.
• Establish automated processes and standardized dashboards for key metrics reporting.
• Create and implement data governance policies and best practices.
• Standardize analytics processes, tools, and methodologies for efficiency.
• Support the development of data infrastructure to meet current and future needs.
• Partner with peers to advocate for strong data governance and optimized data infrastructure.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of analytics professionals, fostering a culture of learning and collaboration.
• Lead recruitment efforts to attract and retain top analytics talent.
• Develop and manage the analytics budget, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to support broader business goals and deliver measurable outcomes.

Requirements

• Proven experience in analytics with demonstrated success in a leadership role.
• Expertise in advanced analytics platforms (e.g., SQL, Python, R) and BI tools (Domo, Tableau, Power BI, Looker).
• Strong understanding of data governance, analytics engineering, and data visualization techniques.
• Comprehensive understanding of analytics within a business context, including financial and personnel management.
• Strong business acumen to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Excellent leadership and management skills with the ability to drive change.
• Exceptional communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to develop budgets and resource plans to meet strategic objectives.
• Experience in developing intuitive dashboards and advanced data visualizations.
• Understanding of modern data architectures and cloud-based systems (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Familiarity with AI/ML models and predictive analytics.
• Experience establishing data governance frameworks for quality and compliance.
• Knowledge of marketing analytics tools (Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, Salesforce).
• Proficiency in working with large datasets and advanced data modeling techniques.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a non-profit or healthcare-related organization.
• Familiarity with fundraising analytics and strategies.

Benefits

• 15+ options for medical insurance (with MJFF paying 90 percent of the premiums)
• Competitive dental and vision plans
• 401(k) plan with 6 percent employer contribution
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employer paid life and disability insurance
• 18 days Paid Time Off (PTO); 12 Well-Being (Sick) Days; 2 Personal Days; summer Fridays and a summer holiday week over July 4
• Hybrid-flex or remote work options
• Eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus
• Regular training courses and events for staff and leadership cultivation.