GLG's Core Engineering team builds the technology eco-system that enables effective and efficient operations for the company globally. Our team of engineers are laser focused on deploying technology solutions that instrument the business, modernize the systems stack, increase cybersecurity maturity, and enable enterprise productivity. Reporting to the Senior Vice President Enterprise Data, the Vice Director, Data Operations will be an evangelist and change agent to drive GLG's data operations modernization and digital transformation. They will lead a diverse team of engineering, librarians and analysts to curate 3rd Party data and increase the quality of data across the organization. This individual will partner closely with senior stakeholders to set a vision and collaborate with our Engineering team to pioneer and implement best-in-class tools, strategies & processes to foster a high-growth, scalable, data driven organization. Specific responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Starting with your own picture of excellent based on your extensive experience transforming the corporate and business functions at a wide array of companies, you will collaborate to craft the vision of:
- What success looks like across these teams.
- What processes, systems, and roles are required to achieve that success.
- How the output of this ecosystem feeds the success of the rest of the business.
- Develop and deliver on a road map with milestones for the Data Operations stack that effectively drives leveraging data across the organization.
- Quantify, analyze, and communicate the impact of these innovations.
- Serve as the primary liaison between Finance, Technology, BUs, ensuring transparency and collaboration of ideas, challenges, and progress.
- Direct the efforts of internal and 3rd-party technology resources to develop, integrate, and support the Data Operations ecosystem.
- Keep current on industry trends, technological advances, and new product capabilities to continually inspire and evolve our ability to support GLG as we grow and innovate.
- Be the primary owner of 3rd Party Data for the entire organization, this includes budgeting and vendor management. In addition, evaluate and determine impact for future purchased data sets.
An ideal candidate will have the following:
- 6-8 years of experience leading data teams including Data Engineering, Analytics and Operations.
- A bachelor's degree is required, and a master's degree in a relevant field is preferred.
- Previous experience collaborating with VP and C-level executives.
- Track record of managing cross-functional teams, especially when you have to use inspiration, motivation, and collaboration instead of direct reporting lines to get things done.
- Clear vision of what excellent look like for a unified, scalable data operations function at an international services company, including specific expertise designing key processes such as Data Governance, Data Quality and actionable insight through data.
- Strong business and systems analysis, process design, and improvement expertise
- Deep knowledge of modern data platforms including Snowflake, Fivetran, Synaptica and other relevant data related systems
- Fluency in interpreting and designing data models that feed into downstream systems.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills utilizing both quantitative and qualitative sources to Executive stakeholders.
- Must be able to support recommendations with sound thinking and fact-based evidence (data, research, best practices, etc.).
- Proven record of meeting/exceeding established goals is required.
- Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills are required.
- Must have strong organizational and project management skills, ability to work within tight time frames and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work with culturally diverse teams spanning many levels of personnel.
What We Offer: Benefits: All U.S. GLGers also have access to benefits such as:
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your first day of employment
- Flexible paid time off. No pre-determined limits on vacation time, plus 10 company holidays
- 401(k) and Roth 401(k) plans with an employer match (subject to annual limits & vesting)
- Tuition reimbursement program for eligible courses including language skills courses
- Paid parental leave, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement
- Free wellbeing support with the Calm app, Maven and EAP, and free long-term therapy & counselling assistance through Pathways
- Other work perks and benefits available based on final job location
Compensation: GLG is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation is based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. Certain roles may also be eligible for incentive compensation. The anticipated hiring base salary range for this role is: $122,700-$180,000 USD About GLG / Gerson Lehrman Group GLG is the world's insight network. Our clients rely on GLG's global team to connect with powerful insight across fields from our network of approximately 1 million experts (and the hundreds of new experts we recruit every day). We serve thousands of the world's best businesses, from Fortune 500 corporations to leading technology companies to professional services firms and financial institutions. We connect our clients to the world's largest and most varied source of first-hand expertise, including executives, scientists, academics, former public-sector leaders, and the foremost subject matter specialists. GLG's industry-leading compliance framework allows clients to learn in a structured, auditable, and transparent way, consistent with their own internal compliance obligations and the highest professional ethical standards. Our compliance standards are a major competitive differentiator and key component of the company's culture. To learn more, visit www.GLGinsights.com. Gerson Lehrman Group, Inc. ( GLG ) is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, race, religion, color, marital status, disability, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.