Head of Data Engineering and Analytics / Hybrid in Chicago

Chicago, IL, US • Posted 12 hours ago • Updated 6 minutes ago
Full Time
On-site
$160000 - $180000/yr
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Job Details

Skills

  • Recruiting
  • Business Strategy
  • Lean Methodology
  • Data Analysis
  • SQL
  • Stacks Blockchain
  • Amazon Redshift
  • Reporting
  • Finance
  • Business-to-business
  • SaaS
  • Electronic Commerce
  • Python
  • R
  • Forecasting
  • A/B Testing
  • Mentorship
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Cloud Computing
  • Snow Flake Schema
  • Data Warehouse
  • Modeling
  • Tableau
  • Business Intelligence
  • Analytics
  • Data Engineering
  • Partnership
  • Collaboration
  • Team Building
  • Leadership
  • SAP BASIS

Summary

A profitable, high-growth B2B technology company in the property and marketplace space is hiring a Director of Data Strategy & Analytics to lead its data function. This role sits at the intersection of analytics, engineering, and business strategy, using a modern cloud stack including AWS, Snowflake, and Tableau.

This is a rare opportunity to own data from the ground up. The organization is at a stage where data is critical to scaling revenue, improving operations, and informing leadership decisions. The right person will be hands-on early, influence company-wide decisions, and then grow a lean, high-performing data team. You'll have visibility, autonomy, and a clear mandate to make data a competitive advantage. Required Skills & Experience
  • 7+ years in data analytics, BI, or data engineering
  • Strong hands-on SQL experience
  • Experience with modern cloud data stacks (Snowflake, AWS, Redshift/BigQuery)
  • Proven dashboarding and reporting experience using Tableau (or similar BI tools)
  • Background supporting finance, operations, or commercial teams with analytics
  • Experience working in B2B SaaS, marketplace, or ecommerce environments
Desired Skills & Experience
  • Experience building or scaling a data function from an early stage
  • Python or R for analysis, modeling, or automation
  • Familiarity with dbt, Airflow, Fivetran, or similar tooling
  • Exposure to forecasting, experimentation, or A/B testing
  • Prior people leadership or mentorship experience
What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown
  • 40% AWS / Cloud Data Infrastructure
  • 35% Snowflake Data Warehousing & Modeling
  • 25% Tableau & Business Intelligence
Daily Responsibilities
  • 60% Hands-On Analytics & Data Engineering
  • 20% Strategy & Stakeholder Partnership
  • 20% Team Building & Leadership
The Offer
  • Competitive base salary
  • 20% Bonus eligible
  • Full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
  • Generous PTO and strong work-life balance
  • Hybrid work environment in downtown Chicago

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis now and in the future.

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  • Dice Id: 10105282
  • Position Id: 878666
  • Posted 12 hours ago
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