Data Director
Dallas, TX
Data & Insights – Data Engineering /
Full Time /
Hybrid
Allata is a global consulting and technology services firm with offices in the US, India, and Argentina. We help organizations accelerate growth, drive innovation, and solve complex challenges by combining strategy, design, and advanced technology. Our expertise covers defining business vision, optimizing processes, and creating engaging digital experiences. We architect and modernize secure, scalable solutions using cloud platforms and top engineering practices.
Allata also empowers clients to unlock data value through analytics and visualization and leverages artificial intelligence to automate processes and enhance decision-making. Our agile, cross-functional teams work closely with clients, either integrating with their teams or providing independent guidance—to deliver measurable results and build lasting partnerships.
Join us as a Director of Data & Insights to be a pivotal member of our executive leadership team, driving large-scale digital transformation initiatives with a commitment to quality and client satisfaction. In this role, you will design and implement innovative data solutions to empower our clients’ businesses, aligning data strategies with their objectives. Your strategic vision will steer the development of our people and service lines, fostering a collaborative culture that prioritizes team well-being.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with customers to understand their goals and create comprehensive data strategies that enable business growth, ensuring timely delivery, cost efficiency, and optimal resource utilization, leveraging an agile mindset and framework.
- Lead the design and implementation of cutting-edge data solutions, focusing on modern architectures, analytics, and machine learning to unlock value for clients.
- Support pre-sales and sales teams as a subject matter expert, contributing data-driven insights and strategies that enhance proposals and foster customer confidence.
- Foster and develop client relationships while identifying and cultivating new business opportunities, supporting the Client Partner through the sales process to drive growth.
- Coordinate with team resources to monitor progress, develop transparent reporting mechanisms, and proactively manage and mitigate risks or issues as they arise.
- Inspire, drive, and support the continuous development of team members by providing guidance, mentoring, and opportunities for professional growth, ensuring they reach their full potential and contribute effectively to organizational goals.
- Actively engage in shaping and implementing location strategy to align seamlessly with the broader goals and objectives of the organization.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of resource strategies, optimizing allocation and utilization to support business growth and operational efficiency.
- Champion and cultivate a positive organizational culture, promoting values of collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity, and fostering an environment where team members feel valued and motivated.
Hard Skills:
- Proven experience leading client delivery teams, building successful client relationships, growing new client opportunities, and delivering on promises.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and enhance quality and margin within client accounts.
- Strong skills in breaking down complex business problems and guiding teams to resolve them effectively.
- Expertise in agile delivery models and methodologies.
- Deep familiarity with Modern Data Platforms (Databricks, Snowflake)
- Strategic-level mastery in one or more of the following technologies (certifications with industry-leading players are a plus):
- Experience working in the healthcare industry, with a strong understanding of its data challenges, regulatory requirements, and opportunities.
1) Modern data architectures, large-scale data processing, and analytics, with hands-on experience in Databricks, Snowflake, MS Fabric, and related tools.
2) Machine learning and artificial intelligence, including Generative AI and related applications
3) Modern software development patterns and tools, including containers, serverless, and integration frameworks like Boomi or Mulesoft.
4) DevOps and infrastructure as code.
5) Digital Product Management lifecycle.
Soft Skills:
- Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with internal and external teams.
- Proven track record operating in global and virtual environments, working remotely with colleagues across different geographies and cultures.
- Ability to influence clients and teams to the preferred outcome.
- Self-starter skilled in developing structure in ambiguous environments.
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Willingness to perform multiple roles in a fast-moving, customer-oriented environment.
At Allata, we value differences.
Allata is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
