Director, Data Strategy (Remote)

 

Who is Trace3?

Trace3 is a leading Transformative IT Authority, providing unique technology solutions and consulting services to our clients. Equipped with elite engineering and dynamic innovation, we empower IT executives and their organizations to achieve competitive advantage through a process of Integrate, Automate, Innovate.

Our culture at Trace3 embodies the spirit of a startup with the advantage of a scalable business. Employees can grow their career and have fun while doing it!

Trace3 is headquartered in Irvine, California. We employ more than 1,200 people all over the United States. Our major field office locations include Denver, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Lexington, Los Angeles, Louisville, Texas, San Francisco.  

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Come Join Us!

Street-Smart - Thriving in Dynamic Times

We are flexible and resilient in a fast-changing environment. We continuously innovate and drive constructive change while keeping a focus on the “big picture.” We exercise sound business judgment in making high-quality decisions in a timely and cost-effective manner. We are highly creative and can dig deep within ourselves to find positive solutions to different problems.

Juice - The “Stuff” it takes to be a Needle Mover

We get things done and drive results. We lead without a title, empowering others through a can-do attitude. We look forward to the goal, mentally mapping out every checkpoint on the pathway to success, and visualizing what the final destination looks and feels like.

Teamwork - Humble, Hungry and Smart

We are humble individuals who understand how our job impacts the company's mission. We treat others with respect, admit mistakes, give credit where it’s due and demonstrate transparency. We “bring the weather” by exhibiting positive leadership and solution-focused thinking. We hug people in their trials, struggles, and failures – not just their success. We appreciate the individuality of the people around us.

 

About the Role:

We are seeking a strategic and visionary Director of Data Strategy to lead and expand our Data Strategy consulting practice. This role is pivotal in developing data-driven strategies, guiding our clients through their data transformation journey, and ensuring the alignment of these strategies with execution capabilities. The Director of Data Strategy will report to the Vice President, Data and Analytics.

 

What You’ll Do:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop comprehensive data strategies in alignment with client objectives and business goals.
• Team Development: Build, mentor, and manage a team of data strategy experts to foster innovation and expertise.
• Client Engagement: Provide expert data governance, quality management, and analytics consultation.
• Focus on Key Data Strategy Areas:
  • Data Governance and Compliance: Develop policies and procedures for data management in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Data Quality Management: Implement processes for data quality improvement and monitoring.
  • Data Architecture and Integration: Design data architectures that support diverse data sources and types, emphasizing scalability and flexibility.
  • Advanced Analytics and Business Intelligence: Leverage data analytics, machine learning, and AI for actionable insights.
  • Data Literacy and Culture: Promote a data-driven culture and enhance data literacy across the organization.
  • Innovation in Data Technologies: Stay updated on emerging data technologies and trends.
  • Data Democratization: Ensure accessibility of data and insights for informed decision-making.
  • Ethical AI and Responsible Data Use: Implement ethical AI guidelines and practices.
  • Sustainable Data Practices: Incorporate eco-friendly data storage and processing methods.
  • Data Monetization: Identify opportunities for data asset monetization and value creation.
• Collaborative Execution: Work closely with other Trace3 business units to ensure seamless execution of strategies.

 

Qualifications & Interests:

• Experience: A minimum of 10 years of leadership experience in data strategy at a major consulting firm or Fortune 500 company.
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Scie