What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Business Intelligence and Data Strategy position at CornerStone Technology Talent Services?
Department: Information Technology
Reports To: Senior IT Leadership
Location: Irving, TX(Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Special note: Only candidates authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship will be considered. This is an onsite role, and applicants must be local to the D/FW area.
We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Director of Business Intelligence & Data Strategy to lead enterprise data initiatives and drive data-driven decision-making across the organization. This role is responsible for shaping and executing data, analytics, and AI strategies that transform raw data into actionable insights.
The ideal candidate will serve as a key leader in advancing modern data platforms, driving cloud adoption, and building scalable analytics frameworks that support business growth and operational excellence.
- Lead enterprise business intelligence and data strategy initiatives aligned with organizational goals
- Develop and execute comprehensive data, BI, and AI strategies
- Drive a data-driven culture across cross-functional business units
- Oversee the design and implementation of scalable data architecture and analytics solutions
- Establish and maintain data governance frameworks to ensure data accuracy, security, and compliance
- Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to align data strategy with enterprise objectives
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of data engineers and BI professionals
- Guide cloud transformation efforts and modern data platform adoption
- Ensure seamless integration of BI tools with enterprise systems
- Partner with external vendors and technology providers to implement best practices
- Continuously evaluate and enhance AI and analytics capabilities
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field
- 7 years of experience in data engineering, data architecture, cloud engineering, or similar roles
- Strong experience with modern data tools such as Power BI, Databricks, dbt, Fivetran, AWS, or similar platforms
- Proven experience in data governance, enterprise architecture, and analytics solutions
- Experience leading teams and managing enterprise-level data initiatives
- Strong understanding of cloud-based data ecosystems and digital transformation
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strategic mindset with the ability to align data initiatives to business outcomes
- Proven track record of delivering measurable results
- Strong organizational and process optimization skills
- Ability to build and lead high-performing teams
- Customer-focused approach to delivering data solutions
- Collaborative leadership style with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement
- Clear execution of enterprise data strategy
- Increased adoption of data-driven decision-making
- Strong data governance and data quality across systems
- Scalable and reliable analytics platforms
- High-performing, engaged data team
- Hybrid schedule with a mix of onsite and remote work
- Fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Opportunity to shape enterprise-wide data strategy
- Work with modern data technologies and cloud platforms
- Leadership role with direct business impact
- Culture focused on innovation, ownership, and growth
Business Intelligence & Data Strategy
Data Architecture & Data Governance
Cloud Data Platforms (AWS or similar)
Data Visualization & Reporting (Power BI or similar)
Data Engineering Tools (Databricks, dbt, Fivetran)
Artificial Intelligence & Advanced Analytics
SQL & Data Modeling
Enterprise Systems Integration
Agile & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Team Leadership & Development