We're pioneers who every day deliver new choices that shape the foodscape. We discover what's next. Bold ideas and new possibilities that drive the industry. Better food. Better future. Our teams are a highly innovative group of talented professionals; laser-focused on making a difference and having fun while we do it.
At UNFI, we're inspired by the unexpected. We look at things like our unmatched distribution network and full-store assortment through a new lens. From gourmet and ethnic to fresh, prepared foods to specialty cheese - we cover everything in the store and your kitchen. Energizing tomorrow, guiding a healthier road ahead.
We believe that:
Freedom of food choice matters
Discovering what’s next keeps us vital
We’re not afraid to get our hands dirty
We’re here to connect food, people and the planet
New routes can take us anywhere
Scale drives our ability to positively impact lives
There is no limit to fresh ideas
Sustainability is our responsibility
A Bit About You…
You thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
You wake up in the morning with a passion to inspire others to be great
You possess the ability to lead leaders to develop strong teams and deliver on your strategies
You are a natural at connecting with others and building strong relationship networks
You have a proven ability to leverage consumer insights to develop brand positioning
You understand the importance of collaboration and partnership to enable business outcomes
You strive to build and deliver the “big picture” strategy
You possess a positive mindset and often spotlight opportunities that others may overlook
Job Overview:
The REMOTE Director Data Solutions & Innovation role is responsible for providing thought leadership and organizing high-performing teams to drive the data governance, business intelligence, analytics, and reporting strategy, projects and initiatives that will architect, create, manage, and enhance cloud-based data solutions that will advance UNFI’s technical capabilities and provide the foundation for data-driven decision making across the enterprise to drive increased business results. This role is accountable for developing and leading departmental strategy, decisions, and activities regarding the development and implementation of an enterprise business intelligence and reporting platform and data governance capabilities to deliver self-service data analytics, reporting, data models, machine learning, and facilitate data discovery, data quality, data lineage, and data governance. This role also is responsible for ensuring project and data solution delivery processes are in place to deliver against scope, schedule, budget, and quality targets. The Director Data Solutions & Innovation establishes department goals that align with broader IT goals and develops operating plans in support of UNFI’s strategic imperatives.
Job Responsibilities:
Data Solutions and Innovation:
Shape the direction of data solution delivery, business intelligence, analytics and reporting, and data governance and build a cohesive team culture of ownership, growth, transparency, and customer focus
Build strong relationships with business and IT stakeholders to implement an enterprise data governance strategy, including master data management, data standardization, and data quality management
Deliver end-to-end data solutions that are highly available, scalable, stable, secure, and cost effective
Collaborate with business stakeholders and solution owners to plan and execute data projects, ensure teams have appropriate product and technical specifications, direction and resources required to deliver data solutions effectively by establishing realistic estimates for timelines while ensuring projects remain on target to meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality constraints
Deliver data solutions that are customer focused, easy to consume, and create sustained business value
Follow and promote business intelligence, data analytics and data governance best practices across the organization and stay up to date on technology and process advancements, continuously implementing improvements which yield positive business outcomes
Leadership and Team Management:
Lead, manage, and grow teams of analysts and engineers to modernize existing business intelligence and reporting platforms and create innovative data product solutions by developing strong business acumen and embracing and implementing emerging technologies
Foster culture of innovation by proactively identifying opportunities to introduce new tools, technologies, and processes to deliver increased business value, service reliability, and improved delivery execution
Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s degree in the field of data science, computer science, information systems, or software engineering, or equivalent work-related experience required • Advanced degree/MBA preferred
Experience:
10+ years of experience in business intelligence, analytics, data warehousing, and reporting
7+ years of experience managing data analytics/business analytics/reporting teams
5+ years of experience in Agile development methodology
5+ years of experience with cloud-based business intelligence and reporting platforms
5+ years of experience with AWS
Knowledge:
In-depth technical knowledge in building and deploying data analytics, business intelligence, and data solutions leveraging cloud-based platforms in AWS
Strong knowledge of curating large, complex datasets to derive KPIs, metrics, and analytics that transform empirical data into insightful, strategic decision-making visualizations
Strong knowledge of data governance and master data management
Skills and Abilities:
Strong leadership and project management skills; experience organizing, planning, and executing large-scale projects from vision through implementation, involving internal and external resources
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic skill set
Highly flexible and adaptable to work in a fast-paced, continuously changing environment
Strong ability to navigate ambiguous situations and deliver high-quality results
Highly motivated and self-driven, ability to prioritize and manage competing priorities
Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate and influence at all management levels and with both technical
and non-technical individuals and successfully manage in a cross-functional environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong customer focus and demonstrated ability to work in geographically
dispersed teams
Flexible and adaptable to learning and understanding new technologies
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/ DEMANDS:
Some travel may be required
Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment
Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at desk or computer terminal
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with
hands and arms; and talk or hear.
Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephone, and other office equipment in the course of normal workday
Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in completion of job duties
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policy and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified may vary within each department and/or location.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
