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The role:
Reporting to the CIO, the VP of Enterprise Data & Analytics will lead UKG's enterprise data strategy, including platform modernization, Master Data Management, and enterprise-wide analytics. This strategic leader will drive innovation and data-driven decision-making by partnering across the organization to establish standards and improve data quality. They will lead an 'insights-as-a-service' function, delivering models, analytics, and insights that explain the why behind the what to inform business decisions. Strong strategic thinking and executive communication skills are essential to promote data as a strategic asset and help business leaders realize its full value.
This candidate will have a combination of deep knowledge of the full data lifecycle and the ability to define and implement a strategic plan. The successful candidate will be a motivational and collaborative leader who will help UKG adapt and grow in an increasingly complex industry.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define and execute a forward-looking enterprise data strategy in collaboration with stakeholders across the organization.
- Lead the development and implementation of a Master Data Management strategy to ensure a single source of truth and high-quality, consistent data.
- Modernize and consolidate data platforms to improve accessibility, scalability, and usability across the enterprise.
- Drive an insights-as-a-service model, delivering predictive analytics and actionable insights to support strategic decision-making.
- Provide strategic guidance using data science, analytics, and industry trends to identify and pursue business opportunities.
- Inspire and lead cross-functional teams to deliver complex programs aligned with business goals.
- Champion program management excellence, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Efficiently manage resources while balancing multiple high-impact initiatives.
Preferred Qualifications & Requirements:
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with a focus on data-driven product development.
- Proven experience leading large-scale, complex technology initiatives from strategy through execution.
- Demonstrated success in Data Governance, including Master Data Management, policy development, and compliance oversight.
- Track record of delivering enterprise-wide data and analytics solutions on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.
- Deep expertise in modern data architecture, AI/ML, cloud platforms, DataOps, MLOps, and data governance technologies.
- Strong understanding of cloud ecosystems and experience building scalable data solutions within them.
- Passion for innovation and staying ahead of emerging trends in data and analytics.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to build and communicate a compelling vision that garners cross-functional support.
- Skilled in stakeholder engagement, team building, and coaching high-performing teams.
- Broad technical depth across data science, analytics tools, and enterprise data platforms.
- Experience enabling data innovation through governance, partnerships, and scalable infrastructure in large organizations.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field.
- 15+ years of experience in data and analytics, including 10+ years in a senior leadership role.
Equal Opportunity Employer
UKG is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, disability, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.
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Disability Accommodation in the Application and Interview Process
For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email UKGCareers@ukg.com
The pay range for this position is $227,600 to $326,200, however, base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for a short-term incentive and a long-term incentive as part of total compensation. Information about UKG's comprehensive benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at https://www.ukg.com/careers.