firstPRO, Inc · 5 days ago
Director of Analytics (E-commerce)
Burlington, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$180K/yr - $220K/yr
12+ years expfirstPRO, Inc is seeking a Director of Data Analytics to join their Information Technology team. This role involves leading a team to set a vision for an enterprise-wide data and analytics strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals, and driving a data-first culture across the organization.
Professional ServicesRecruitingStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
William Carroll
Responsibilities
Set the vision and lead the charge on an enterprise-wide data and analytics strategy, one that fuels growth, sharpens customer value, and powers operational excellence at scale
Work shoulder-to-shoulder with executive leadership to ensure data priorities align with transformation goals and the next wave of market opportunity
Champion a data-first culture by embedding insight into the everyday, from frontline decisions to boardroom conversations and long-range planning
Architect and execute a multi-year roadmap for enterprise data, BI, and data science, including platform modernization, third-party data integration, and the tools that will scale with the business
Drive adoption of modern data platforms, BI, and advanced analytics (AI/ML) to move the organization from hindsight to foresight; enabling faster, smarter decisions across the enterprise
Design and deliver performance dashboards and decision tools that not only report the numbers but shape the strategy with the right KPIs to accelerate action
Oversee seamless data integration, quality control, and model deployment to ensure accuracy, scalability, and real-world impact from lab to production
Build and lead a pragmatic, enterprise-ready data governance strategy, balancing access and protection while ensuring data is trusted, secure, and usable at scale
Own compliance across complex regulatory environments (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA), staying ahead of risk while enabling innovation
Lead AI data enablement with integrity, overseeing privacy, quality, and responsible data use in a rapidly evolving landscape
Shift governance from gatekeeping to value creation, using data observability and modern tooling to drive trust, not just control
Build and scale a world-class data organization, attracting top talent across analytics, engineering, and data science, and creating an environment where they thrive
Define the right blend of in-house and external resources to drive efficiency and agility without compromising quality
Instill a culture of experimentation, ethics, and relentless improvement, where curiosity meets business impact and insight turns into action
Promote data literacy across the business, equipping teams at every level to work smarter with data
Advise the CEO and executive team with clarity and confidence, turning complex data into a guide for strategic direction
Act as a force multiplier across functions, aligning analytics with real business needs, from revenue growth to operational efficiency
Collaborate across the ecosystem, from customers and partners to vendors, to fuel innovation, create value, and extend the company’s data advantage
Represent the organization externally as a data and analytics thought leader, raising its profile in the industry and attracting top talent
Qualification
Required
12+ years of progressive leadership in data, analytics, or digital transformation — with a proven ability to lead at scale, drive enterprise value, and turn complexity into competitive advantage
Strong command of modern analytics tools, AI/ML applications, and big data technologies, with the judgment to separate hype from what drives real impact
Strategic thinker and operator who can move seamlessly between C-suite conversations and technical depth, translating vision into execution
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Computer Science, Data Science)
Ready for a role that demands strategic vision, operational excellence, and the ability to lead at the intersection of data, technology, and business transformation
Preferred
Advanced degree (MBA, PhD) is valued but not required
Relevant certifications (e.g., CDMP, CIPP, AWS/GCP/Azure) are a plus
Company
firstPRO, Inc
firstPRO provides talent delivery strategies that attack critical gaps surrounding today's modern workforce.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
April Nagel
CEO firstPRO, Inc.
Phil Nagel
CEO
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