Director, Data Acquisition

The Director, Data Acquisition, is responsible for overseeing the efficient and effective management of a remote and offshore team focused on successfully researching and collecting commercial construction project data that adds value to the information network used by our clients.

Timely and high-quality data delivery is the top priority for the Director, Data Acquisition. This is achieved by partnering closely with product, technology, and vendor teams to develop and execute a cohesive digitization strategy. Through that strategy -- along with the establishment and continuous refinement of KPIs that demonstrate success and measurable client outcomes -- the Director ensures Dodge delivers a more seamless, efficient experience for customers in the commercial construction industry.

This is a full-time position and reports directly to the SVP, Data Strategy and Operations.

Preferred Location

This is a remote, home-office based role and candidates located in the continental United States will be considered. 

Travel Requirements

Expected travel is up to 10% for this role.

Essential Functions

• Build and lead a high-performance team through recruiting, training, and performance management
• Continuously assess team and individual performance, identifying development opportunities and recognizing achievements
• Ensure team efforts align with business goals by understanding the impact of content availability on sales, marketing, and customer satisfaction
• Oversee relationships with content vendors, including contract management, budgeting, and forecasting
• Ensure vendors meet quality and delivery standards, and support scalability needs as business grows
• Monitor and evaluate current content acquisition processes using data-driven insights
• Recommend and implement process and technology improvements to boost efficiency, accuracy, and delivery speed
• Collaborate with product teams to define tech requirements that enable automation and improved content delivery
• Provide regular reporting and analysis up to Dodge’s ELT to support prioritization of quality enhancements
• Identify new sources of content and methods of collection that support increase revenue or decrease in cost from current methods
• Develop processes and SOPs for enhanced utilization of ML, AI, and other technologies to increase throughput and decrease cost
• Partner with Sales and Product to align content strategy with customer needs and market opportunities
• Identify opportunities to expand and improve data content through modern technologies, manual curation, and data enrichment
• Support the creation of innovative algorithms and tools to improve data capture and field accuracy

Education Requirement

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field and/or equivalent work experience

Required Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• 8+ years’ experience managing data operations or analytics teams
• Proficient with MS Office suite 
• Proven leadership experience including working with global teams and managing vendors
• Proficiency in driving process improvements and operational efficiencies
• Exceptional collaboration skills, particularly in working with technical and cross-functional teams
• Knowledge of content vendor management, including contract negotiation, forecasting, and budgeting
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to address inquiries and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience working with cloud technologies and distributed database systems
• Experience with machine learning implementations with data operations or analytics teams
• Experience working with scraping te