Director of data strategy

Job Description

DRB (A Vontier Company) is the leading provider of technology-enabled devices and software solutions to the North American car care industry.

WHAT WE DO : enabling the future of vehicle care wherever the road takes you.

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WHY WE DO IT : To fuel our client s growth with connected, data-led technology, driven by our spirit of innovation and commitment to excellence.

JOB PURPOSE :

The Director of Data Strategy & Insights will be a key leader within the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) organization, responsible for transforming data into a strategic asset.

This role will oversee the development of data-driven strategies that enhance product innovation, improve customer experiences, and drive business growth.

This role will combine strategic leadership with hands-on management of data initiatives, driving the use of data to inform product development.

The Director will oversee a small but focused team, including one or two junior team members, to deliver actionable insights and data-driven decision-making.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of these essential functions at a satisfactorily level.

Other essential and non-essential functions may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Data Strategy Development :
• Co-lead the vision and execution of the company s data strategy, ensuring alignment with product and business objectives.
• Create and implement a data strategy that supports product management and the data evolution and thought leadership of products in this space.
• Data-Driven Product Development : Guide the use of data to inform product roadmaps, prioritize features, and assess market opportunities.
• Hands-On Data Analysis : Directly engage in data analysis to uncover insights, identify trends, and inform product decisions, especially in the early stages as the team is growing.
• Operational Excellence : Implement best practices in data management, analytics, and reporting to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Product Management team.
• Team Leadership & Mentorship : Recruit, lead and develop a small team, including junior PMs and data analysts, ensuring they are aligned with the data strategy and are effectively contributing to product goals.
• Executive Collaboration : Work closely with C-suite executives and senior leaders to leverage data insights in strategic planning and decision-making.
• OpCo Data Liaison : Responsible for maintaining a strong connection with Vontier s data team and throughout the OpCos, ensuring consistent communication, sharing of best practices, and alignment on data initiatives.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work closely with product managers, R&D, and other stakeholders within DRB to integrate data into the product development process.
• Customer Insights : Leverage data to understand customer behaviors and needs, translating these insights into actionable product strategies.
• Market Intelligence : Utilize data to provide a deep understanding of market trends, competitive dynamics, and emerging opportunities.
• Innovation & Advanced Analytics : Drive the adoption of cutting-edge data technologies and methodologies to deliver innovative products and solutions.
• Performance Monitoring : Establish and track KPIs to measure product performance, customer satisfaction, and other critical metrics.
• Scalability : As the data function grows, build scalable processes for data management, analysis, and reporting.
• Compliance & Ethics : Ensure all data activities comply with industry regulations and ethical standards.
• Data Governance Committee : Establish a data governance committee to oversee data quality, security, and compliance across platforms.

Regular travel to Akron required.

Integration Focus :

• Roadmap for Full Integration : Develop a long-term roadmap for the full integration of data across DRB and Invenco.
• SUDS Integration : Lead the effort to integrate SUDS into the broader product and data strategy.
• Dashboard Enhancement : Work on enhancing the Business Insights dashboards to provide more granular, actionable insights.
• Unified Data Strategy : Work with the Vontier data team to develop a unified data strategy.
• Data Integration Projects : Identify specific projects that require close integration of data across DRB and Invenco platforms.
• Joint Innovation Initiatives : Initiate / lead joint innovation projects with Vontier.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

The position works under general direction of the Vice President of Product Lifecycle Management exercising discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance in the department.

This position will manage a small team including junior PMs and data analysts.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

• Bachelor s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Business Analytics, or a related field preferred. Experience in related field will be considered in lieu of degree.
• 10+ years of experience in product management, or a related role, with a focus on data analytics or data science.
• Demonstrated success in driving data strategy at scale and influencing executive decision-making.
• Experience in a leadership role, with the ability to mentor and develop junior team members.
• In-depth knowledge of data analytics, machine learning, AI, and related technologies.

Skill Sets :

• Ability to create and generate reports, track metrics, create presentations.
• Knowledgeable in MS Office (Excel, Word, Power Point).
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect data insights to business outcomes.
• Proficiency in data visualization tools (Power BI), analytics platforms, APIs, relevant programming languages (e.g., SQL, Python) and large language models.
• Strong leadership & communication skills with the ability to translate complex data insights into understandable and actionable business recommendations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities with limited resources.

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