Job Summary

The Enterprise Data Director will play a pivotal role in shaping our organization's data strategy and fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making. As a senior executive, she/he will be responsible for standing up Oil-Dri’s data analytics function and overseeing all aspects of data management, governance, and analytics, driving the effective use of data assets to achieve business objectives.

Essential Functions

Data Strategy and Governance:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive data strategy aligned with the company's objectives.
• Establish data governance frameworks, policies, and procedures to ensure data quality, security, and compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define data standards and best practices.

Data Architecture:

• Design and maintain an efficient and scalable data architecture that supports data collection, storage, and analysis.
• Evaluate and recommend data technologies, tools, and platforms to enhance data capabilities.

Data Analytics and Insights:

• Lead data analytics initiatives to extract actionable insights from data and drive informed decision-making.
• Develop and oversee data analytics teams, ensuring they have the necessary tools and resources.

Data Privacy and Security:

• Ensure data privacy and security compliance, including adherence to relevant regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA)
• Implement data encryption, access controls, and monitoring mechanisms.
• Data Collaboration:
• Foster a culture of data collaboration across departments, encouraging knowledge sharing and data-driven innovation.
• Collaborate with IT, business leaders, and data stakeholders to align data initiatives with business goals.
• Data Performance and KPIs:
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the impact and effectiveness of data initiatives.
• Report regularly to executive leadership on data-related achievements and challenges.
• Talent Development:
• Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing data team.
• Promote data literacy and provide training to employees across the organization.

Experience

• Strategic thinking and the ability to translate data insights into actionable business strategies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Hybrid role based out of the Chicago office. Monday - Wednesday onsite required.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation

• Salary Range: $187,559 - $280,583

Benefits

• 401(k) with 6% match (Fully Vested at 2 Years)
• Annual Incentive Bonus
• Annual Merit increase opportunity
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 11 Corporate Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pre-Tax Transit
• Fitness & Gym Reimbursement
• Employer Contribution - Health, Dental, Vision
• Optional Remote Winter

Oil-Dri is committed to providing equal opportunity for all teammates and qualified candidates without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, mental or physical disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Accordingly, all employment decisions and personnel actions or programs such as hiring, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, transfers, reductions in workforce, and training, etc. will be consistent with the principle of equal employment opportunity.