Sr. Director, Data & Analytics

Portland, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

OUTGROWN YOUR OWN BACKYARD COME PLAY IN OURS.

At Columbia were as passionate about the outdoors as you are. And while our gear is available worldwide were proud to be based in the Pacific Northwest where natural wonders are our playground.

Every product we make and every task we undertake is inspired by the famous words of our founder Gert Boyle: Its perfect. Now make it better. As pioneers of relentless improvement we are constantly evolving.

We believe the outdoors is ours to protect and were committed to keeping our planet healthy. We believe in empowering people to explore the outdoors to the fullest.

And we believe in you.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Senior Director of Data & Analytics is a key leadership role within Columbias Digital Technology organization reporting to the CTO. This leader will shape our enterprise data vision oversee data and analytics platforms and ensure highquality trusted insights that enable faster smarter decisionmaking across the business.

You will partner closely with senior executives to translate complex data into actionable strategies guiding the evolution of our data environment analytics capabilities and futureforward use of AI and advanced analytics. This is a highly visible strategic role responsible for elevating data as a competitive advantage for Columbia.

HOW YOULL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Define and implement a longterm enterprise data strategy aligned to business objectives enabling insightdriven decisions and operational excellence.
Build and oversee data governance frameworks including data quality integrity security and lifecycle managementensuring compliance with regulatory and internal standards.
Lead analytics platform modernization including cloud data environments data architecture warehousing BI tools and scalable enterprise analytics solutions.
Champion advanced analytics and AIenabled insights partnering with business leaders to identify opportunities that improve performance predict trends and accelerate decisionmaking.
Translate complex data into clear insights and strategic recommendations for senior leadership establishing KPI frameworks and guiding enterprise reporting.
Develop and lead a highperforming global data organization including data engineering analytics data management and data science talent.
Collaborate across the enterprisemerchandising finance supply chain DTC marketing and operationsto identify highvalue opportunities and build data solutions that enable business outcomes.
Stay ahead of industry trends in data platforms AI predictive modeling and analytics technologies to continuously enhance our capabilities and accelerate innovation.

YOU ARE

A strategic data leader who can both set the vision and drive execution.
Highly collaborative able to build strong relationships with senior leaders.
Skilled at simplifying complexity and telling a compelling story with data.
A champion of innovation embracing new tools and modern analytics methods.
A builder of teams culture and scalable data practices.
Comfortable balancing longterm strategy with nearterm deliverables.

YOU HAVE

15 years of experience in data analytics BI or related functions including senior leadership roles.
Expertise in data strategy data architecture analytics platforms and cloudbased data environments.
Strong background in statistical analysis predictive analytics and data modeling.
Experience leading enterprise analytics and/or advanced analytics functions.
Deep industry experience within the retail industry with handson expertise in one or more critical areas: supply chain DTC or ecommerce.
Proven ability to translate data into insights and guide executives toward action.

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This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities but constitutes a general definition of the positions scope and function in the company.

Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law. Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process please notify your recruiter.

At Columbia Sportswear Company were proud to offer regular full-time employees a benefits package that includes a variety of services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding. Our benefit programs contribute to overall employee well-being by aligning those programs with the fundamental elements of well-being: physical social/emotional financial career and community. Benefits that can protect your familys financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match. Columbia offers medical dental vision life Insurance disability flexible spending accounts health savings account and an assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident critical illness hospital indemnity and legal services). In addition Columbia offers EAP which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services. We have extensive wellness benefits employee discounts and a generous time off program available.

If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application please reach out to with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.

Required Experience:

Exec

OUTGROWN YOUR OWN BACKYARD COME PLAY IN OURS.At Columbia were as passionate about the outdoors as you are. And while our gear is available worldwide were proud to be based in the Pacific Northwest where natural wonders are our playground.Every product we make and every task we undertake is inspired ...

OUTGROWN YOUR OWN BACKYARD COME PLAY IN OURS.

At Columbia were as passionate about the outdoors as you are. And while our gear is available worldwide were proud to be based in the Pacific Northwest where natural wonders are our playground.

We believe the outdoors is ours to protect and were committed to keeping our planet healthy. We believe in empowering people to explore the outdoors to the fullest.

And we believe in you.

ABOUT THE POSITION

HOW YOULL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Define and implement a longterm enterprise data strategy aligned to business objectives enabling insightdriven decisions and operational excellence.
Build and oversee data governance frameworks including data quality integrity security and lifecycle managementensuring compliance with regulatory and internal standards.
Lead analytics platform modernization including cloud data environments data architecture warehousing BI tools and scalable enterprise analytics solutions.
Champion advanced analytics and AIenabled insights partnering with business leaders to identify opportunities that improve performance predict trends and accelerate decisionmaking.
Translate complex data into clear insights and strategic recommendations for senior leadership establishing KPI frameworks and guiding enterprise reporting.
Develop and lead a highperforming global data organization including data engineering analytics data management and data science talent.
Collaborate across the enterprisemerchandising finance supply chain DTC marketing and operationsto identify highvalue opportunities and build data solutions that enable business outcomes.
Stay ahead of industry trends in data platforms AI predictive modeling and analytics technologies to continuously enhance our capabilities and accelerate innovation.

YOU ARE

A strategic data leader who can both set the vision and drive execution.
Highly collaborative able to build strong relationships with senior leaders.
Skilled at simplifying complexity and telling a compelling story with data.
A champion of innovation embracing new tools and modern analytics methods.
A builder of teams culture and scalable data practices.
Comfortable balancing longterm strategy with nearterm deliverables.

YOU HAVE

15 years of experience in data analytics BI or related functions including senior leadership roles.
Expertise in data strategy data architecture analytics platforms and cloudbased data environments.
Strong background in statistical analysis predictive analytics and data modeling.
Experience leading enterprise analytics and/or advanced analytics functions.
Deep industry experience within the retail industry with handson expertise in one or more critical areas: supply chain DTC or ecommerce.
Proven ability to translate data into insights and guide executives toward action.

#LI-JD1

This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities but constitutes a general definition of the positions scope and function in the company.

If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application please reach out to with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.

Required Experience:

Exec

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Columbia Sportswear

Founded in 1938, Columbia brand apparel, footwear, accessories, equipment, and employees have earned a global reputation for innovation, quality and performance, keeping activity enthusiasts and explorers in more than 100 countries, warm, dry, cool and protected year-round. Columbia S ... View more

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