Vice President, Enterprise Data & Analytics
Columbia, SC - USA
Job Summary
Who We Are
InternationalJustice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1200 professionals are at work worldwide in over 30 offices. Together we are on a mission to rescue millions protect half a billion and make justice unstoppable.
We are a global community that cares for one another. We believe that the way we work is as important as the results we achieve. We provide professional excellence with joy and celebration to all those we serve.
The Need
For over 25 years IJM has pioneered the work to protect vulnerable people from violence.9 out of 9 times in the last decade IJMs Justice System Strengthening Projects have reduced slavery and violence between 50 and 85% forvery largepopulations of people in poverty. As we grow to expand our impact to protect 500 million people from violence we are seeking aVice President of Enterprise Data Analyticstolead the transformation of IJM into a unified data-driven organization byestablishingand scaling an integrated enterprise data ecosystem. This leader isresponsible for connecting fragmented data capabilities across regions programs fundraising and operations into a cohesive trusted and scalable data environment and will define and drive enterprise data strategy architecture governance and analyticsenabling IJM to operate with clarity speed and insight in pursuit of its mission.
This position is hybrid (onsite Tuesdays & Thursdays) iflocatedin the Washington DC area or remote for non-local candidates. It reports totheChief Data & Technology Officerand is only available for candidates with the right to work in the US.
Responsibilities:
Enterprise Data Strategy & Architecture
Define and lead IJMs enterprise data strategy aligning business priorities with data analytics and platform investments;
Establish a clear target state architecture spanning data platforms integrations analytics tools and AI enablement;
Drive the transition from fragmented systems to a connected enterprise data ecosystem;
Building the Data Kingdom (Federated Model)
Design and operationalize a federated data model that connects distributed teams while standardizing core practices;
Enable domain ownership of data while ensuring enterprise alignment on definitions standards and quality;
Identify and connect IJMs data brainpower across regions to accelerate capability growth;
Enterprise Data Governance & Stewardship
Work with the VP AI and Data Governance to establish and scale data governance stewardship and lifecycle management across the organization;
Define consistent data definitions quality standards and ownership models;
Partner closely with Legal Risk and Technology leaders to ensure responsible and compliant data use;
Analytics & Insight Enablement (Beyond Reporting)
Move IJM from reporting to insight-driven decision-making;
Build a modern analytics capability that includes self-service BI advanced analytics/data science and strategic advisory to leadership;
Ensure analytics capability serves programs fundraising and enterprise decision-makingnot just one domain;
Platform & Capability Development
Partner with Data & Technology teams to build scalable data platforms integration layers and analytics environments;
Rationalize tools and reduce duplication across teams;
Lay the foundation for AI-enabled workflows and agentic capabilities;
Change Leadership & Adoption
Drive adoption of enterprise data practices across leadership and frontline teams;
Lead change management communication and training initiatives;
Organizational Design & Talent Strategy
Assess current data talent across IJM and define a future-state capability model;
Build and lead a high-performing cross-functional data organization;
Identify gaps and hire strategically to elevate enterprise capability; and
Participation in IJMs community of spiritual formation.
Critical Qualities:
Eager commitment to IJMs Core Values: Christian Professional and Bridge-Building;
Self-starter with strong initiative;
Disciplined with priorities;
Strong interpersonal skills and self-awareness;
Exceptional verbal and written communication;
Flexiblecollaborativeand eager to support others;
Effective team player who fosters collaborative environment;
Strategic leader able to translate complex concepts into enterprise-wide alignment;
Proven capability to lead organizational change and adoption at scale across global teams;
Influences and builds alignment;
Highly disciplined detail-oriented and outcome-focused with strong emphasis on impact and continuous improvement;
Collaborative service-oriented leadership style in alignment with IJMs mission and values; and
Adept at creative problem solving.
Application Process:
Upload Resume CoverLetter& Statement of Faith* inone PDF document.
*What is a statement of faith
A statement of faith should describe your Christian faith and how you see it as relevant to your involvement with IJM. The statement can either be incorporated into the cover letter orsubmittedas a separate document and should include at a minimum a description of your spiritual disciplines (prayer study etc.) and your current fellowship or place of worship.
What does IJM have to offer
Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits
Monthly commuter and parking benefits in the DC metro area
Retirement benefit options
Paid leave starting at23 days
12 holidays (plusearly releasethe day prior)
Daily quarterly and annual community spiritual formation
Robust staff care resources
IJM holds strict safeguarding principles and a zero tolerance to violations of the Safeguarding Policy Protection against Sexual Exploitation Abuse and Harassment Policy and Code of Ethics. Candidateselectionis based on technical competence recruitmentselectionand hiring criteria subject to assessing the candidatesvaluecongruence and thorough background police clearance and reference check processes.
At IJMwerecommitted to building a diverse workforce through fair andequitableemployment practices. IJM encourages people of any race color age sex maritalstatusor political ideology to apply for employment. While we welcome everyone into this work wetruly believethat the work we are doing is Gods work not our own and practice spiritual disciplines together daily.Thatswhy we legally require under SEC. 2000e-1 Section702 of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that all employees practice a mature orthodox Christian faith as defined by the Apostles Creed.
IJMrequiresa background check policeclearanceand thorough review of references with an employment offer and/or employment contract.
Required Experience:
Exec
About Company
IJM is a global organization that protects people in poverty from human trafficking, modern-day slavery, violence and police abuse of power.