[Remote] Manager, Data and Analytics
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ascent Global Logistics is a global provider of expedited, time-critical logistics and transportation services. The Data Practice Manager will own the data function end to end, leading the data team, platforms, roadmap, data warehouse initiatives, reporting modernization, and Master Data Management practice. The role also serves as a senior escalation point, supports software development teams, and drives data governance, quality, security, and delivery standards.
Responsibilities
- Own and grow Ascent's Data practice — team, standards, and roadmap
- Manage a team of DBAs, Data Analysts, and Data Engineers
- Partner closely with and support internal software development teams
- Lead delivery of our major data warehouse project from build through rollout
- Serve as an experienced escalation point for complex data, reporting, and database issues
- Lead data source integration initiatives, Snowflake modeling, data team SDLC standards, and quality practices
- Lead SSRS-to-Power BI modernization and reporting governance
- Ensure customer-facing reporting, file exchanges, key workflows, and other critical data services are working, accurate, and supported
- Chair the Data Governance Committee
- Provide leadership updates on major project activities, status, and team accomplishments
- Coach team members and establish backup skill coverage for the IT Data team
- Own data backup and data retention across the data platform
- Own the budget for the Data practice
- Manage work assignments following Ascent’s work management process
Skills
- Experience 5+ years in data-related work — data engineering, warehousing, analytics, or DBA roles
- 3+ years managing teams and delivering projects
- General experience with the Microsoft Azure cloud environment, SQL source integration, ELT pipelines, Snowflake modeling, data quality, and SDLC practices
- Experience leading reporting initiatives leveraging Power BI and Power Automate
- Experience with Master Data Management
- Experience leading IT data governance practices
- Experience using AI tools in day-to-day delivery
- Experience supporting customer-facing reporting and major account data workflows
- Experience working with senior leadership
- Experience managing offshore teams
- Transportation logistics experience is a big plus
Benefits
- 401(k) and employer matching
- Life Insurance
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Wellness Program
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Overtime, Differential & Bonus Pay
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