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Role Overview:
Could you be our next Sr. Dir, Reporting, AI, and Analytics? Globe Life is looking for an experienced Sr. Dir, Reporting, AI, and Analytics to join the team!
In this role, you will be responsible for delivering cross-functional reporting utilizing data analytics platforms that create strategic and transformational value for our clients, members, and Globe’s core business units with next gen data technologies. The Director must be highly experienced with business processes, ROI and business case development, data visualization design, IT data architecture, AI methodologies across multiple cloud technologies and integrations of necessary risk controls.
As a leader of the team, the role is critical in crafting & leading data analytics strategy, target state, quick wins and deliver roadmaps to optimize project(s) value streams. The leader will guide Globe Life to enable rapid expansion of data self-service capabilities (training, discovery, collaboration, partnership, and ecosystems) across the organization. The leader will proactively seek out and sponsors process and technology improvements, reporting efficiencies, and partners with other IT & data teams to deliver new business value-added capabilities. This role requires a strong leader with a deep understanding of AI, including Generative AI, to drive data-driven strategies and automation. The ideal candidate will excel in building strategies, defining requirements, and creating impactful visualizations. Excellent communication and presentation skills are essential for success in this role.
This is a hybrid position located in McKinney, TX (WFH Monday & Friday, In Office Tuesday-Thursday).
What You Will Do:
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a forward-thinking data and analytics strategy that enhances customer experience and drives business growth.
- Requirements Gathering: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and define data requirements, ensuring alignment with business goals.
- Data Visualization: Create and oversee the development of compelling data visualizations that provide actionable insights for internal and external stakeholders.
- AI and Automation: Leverage expertise in AI and Generative AI to drive innovation, strategy, and automation within the organization.
- Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of data professionals, fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with senior leadership and key stakeholders to ensure data initiatives align with overall business objectives. Socialize and build awareness of analytical capabilities across the organization.
- Communication and Presentation: Effectively communicate complex data concepts to non-technical stakeholders, delivering clear and impactful presentations.
What You Can Bring:
- Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in a quantitative discipline.
- At least 10 years of experience building and maintaining BI applications and reporting management processes.
- At least 5 years of leadership experience leading technology teams.
- Deep hands on experience with SQL, Tableau, AWS and/or other analytics tools.
- Strong understanding of AI, including Generative AI, and experience with data visualization tools and platforms.
- Building products on a cloud-native micro-services architecture.
- Adept with agile software development lifecycle and DevOps principles, with special exposure to JIRA, and GitLab.
- Familiar with large scale architecture design.
- Knowledge of BI, ML and GenAI, and ability to integrate into analytics.
- Strategic Thinker: Demonstrated ability to develop and execute data strategies that drive business outcomes.
- Experience in a customer-facing role, with a track record of improving customer experiences through data-driven insights.
- Deep understanding of data, business intelligence, and decision analytics, including full life-cycle development.
- Experience with agile development tools, including Jira.
- Ability to be hands-on, but also be a player-coach.
- Strong analytical and prioritization skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate across multiple levels within the organization.
- Financial service acumen & or experience to lead large cross functional initiatives and work with matric teams.
Applicable To All Employees of Globe Life Family of Companies:
- Reliable and predictable attendance of your assigned shift.
- Ability to work full time and/or part time based on the position specifications.
How Globe Life Will Support You:
Looking to continue your career in an environment that values your contribution and invests in your growth? We've curated a benefits package that helps to ensure that you don’t just work, but thrive at Globe Life:
- Competitive compensation designed to reflect your expertise and contribution.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans because we believe that taking care of your well-being is fundamental to your performance.
- Robust life insurance benefits and retirement plans, including company-matched 401k and pension plan.
- Wellness club reimbursements and gym discounts to help you stay on top of your health.
- Paid holidays and time off to support a healthy work-life balance.
- Parental leave to help our employees welcome their new additions.
- Development training programs to enhance your skills and career progression and unlock your full potential.
Opportunity awaits! Invest in your professional legacy, realize your path, and see the direct impact you can make in a workplace that celebrates and harnesses your unique talents and perspectives to their fullest potential. At Globe Life, your voice matters.