What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Director position at Priority Tax Relief?
About Us:
With 30 years of experience, we alleviate tax stress through efficient, empathetic, and
transparent services. Specializing in swift tax resolution for individuals and businesses, our
unique PTR Exclusive Edge ensures effective solutions. Join our team for a role where you
contribute to helping clients regain financial peace of mind!
transparent services. Specializing in swift tax resolution for individuals and businesses, our
unique PTR Exclusive Edge ensures effective solutions. Join our team for a role where you
contribute to helping clients regain financial peace of mind!
About The Role:
We are seeking a visionary and strategic Director of Data to establish (build out) and lead our
organization’s dedicated data function. Hands-on role for the execution of the data strategy you
develop. This is a transformational leadership opportunity to build enterprise-wide data that
drives innovation, efficiency, and competitive advantage. This leader will be responsible for
developing the company’s next-generation data ecosystem and building upon the organizational
foundation for becoming a truly data-driven business. This is a hybrid role, 2-3 days a week in the office. Travel a few times a year across the United States, mostly to our New Jersey and Washington State offices.
Key Responsibilities:
We are seeking a visionary and strategic Director of Data to establish (build out) and lead our
organization’s dedicated data function. Hands-on role for the execution of the data strategy you
develop. This is a transformational leadership opportunity to build enterprise-wide data that
drives innovation, efficiency, and competitive advantage. This leader will be responsible for
developing the company’s next-generation data ecosystem and building upon the organizational
foundation for becoming a truly data-driven business. This is a hybrid role, 2-3 days a week in the office. Travel a few times a year across the United States, mostly to our New Jersey and Washington State offices.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership & Vision:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive data, BI, and AI strategy aligned with the organization’s long-term objectives and regulatory obligations.
- Champion a data-driven culture across teams, serving as a strategic advisor and thought leader on data, BI, and AI initiatives.
- Establish enterprise-wide governance frameworks, policies, and standards for data management, quality, and ethical AI practices.
- Partner with senior leadership to identify high-impact opportunities where data, B,I and
- AI can accelerate business performance.
- Define and communicate the strategic roadmap for data infrastructure, analytics capabilities, and AI maturity.
Data Ecosystem Development:
- Design and implement a scalable, secure data architecture supporting analytics, AI/ML, and business intelligence use cases.
- Build and maintain governance frameworks for data quality, metadata management, and data lineage.
- Implement master data management (MDM) and data integration strategies across complex business systems.
- Develop modern data lake and warehouse solutions optimized for both operational and analytical workloads.
- Ensure compliance with data privacy and security regulations
- Build self-service data discovery and cataloging capabilities to enable enterprise-wide access to trusted data.
Team Building & Leadership:
- Build from almost the ground up, mentor, and lead a multidisciplinary team of data engineers, analysts, and AI specialists.
- Define clear roles, responsibilities, and growth paths within the data organization.
- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence.
- Develop external partnerships with universities, technology vendors, and research organizations to attract talent and stay ahead of emerging trends.
- Promote data literacy and education programs across the enterprise.
Stakeholder Management & Collaboration:
- Collaborate with business leaders to translate strategic needs into actionable data and solutions.
- Partner closely with functions to ensure alignment and integration.
- Manage relationships with technology vendors, consultants, and external partners.
- Present updates and strategic insights to executive leadership and relevant committees.
- Act as the organizational point of contact for data and governance discussions
Technology & Infrastructure:
- Oversee selection and implementation of modern data platforms, tools, and technologies.
- Ensure infrastructure scalability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness across on-premise and cloud environments.
- Define and execute a cloud data strategy and hybrid architecture where appropriate.
- Implement real-time and streaming data capabilities to support high-velocity use cases.
- Oversee API development for data sharing and system integration
Required Qualifications:
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field;
- Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
- 10 years of progressive experience across data management, analytics, or AI/ML disciplines.
- 5 years in senior leadership roles with experience building and scaling data or analytics teams. Background in a complex, regulated, or data-intensive industry strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated success establishing a data and analytics function from inception to maturity.
Technical Expertise
- Deep understanding of modern data architecture patterns (data lakes, data mesh, etc.).
- Hands-on role for the execution of the data strategy you develop.
- Strong command of data governance, quality management, and Master Data Management practices.
- Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their data ecosystems.
- Experience with ETL/ELT processes, programming languages (Python), and DataOps frameworks.
- Familiarity with data visualization and BI tools for enterprise analytics.
Business & Leadership Skills
- Strategic mindset with the ability to connect data initiatives to business outcomes.
- Exceptional communication skills and the ability to influence at all organizational levels.
- Proven ability to drive cultural and operational transformation through data.
- Strong project and program management capabilities.
- Financial literacy and experience developing ROI-driven business cases for data investments.
Industry Knowledge
- Experience working within a highly regulated or compliance-driven industry environment.
- Understanding of data privacy and security.
- Awareness of trends in digital transformation, AI innovation, and data-driven business models.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:401(k) 401(k) matching, Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, Paid time off, Vision insurance
Willingness to travel: 25% (Required)
Work Location: In person
Work Location: In person