Director, Data Analytics (Information Technology)

Job Classification:

Technology - Data Analytics & Management

Are you passionate about delivering customer focused solutions? Are you interested in building capabilities that enable the organization with innovation, speed, agility, scalability and efficiency? Our team takes great pride in our culture where digital transformation is built into our DNA! When you join the Global Technology organization at Prudential, you'll unlock an exciting and impactful career – all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world's leading financial services institutions.   

As a Director, Data Analytics, you will join a team of change agents who specialize in ensuring that data is secure and protected, accessible, understood, of known quality, and can be effectively used in support of business goals. You will consult with business stakeholders to understand business needs/challenges and deliver actionable analytics/insights solutions. Engage with business to answer targeted analytical questions and generate insights from data. Analyze large data sets (structured, unstructured) to identify insights and patterns/trends using a variety of analytical techniques (descriptive, diagnostic, prescriptive).  Develop presentations and other deliverables to synthesize and communicate key insights and advise with recommendations to drive business outcomes. In addition to deep analytical expertise, you will bring excellent problem solving, communication and teamwork skills, along with agile ways of working, strong business insight, an inclusive leadership attitude and a continuous learning focus to all that you do.

Here is what you can expect on a typical day :

Deliver and execute on vision and strategy and communicate success stories effectively to key stakeholders, the team, and enterprise. Identify and advise on opportunities to leverage data analytics solutions in existing portfolio and expand in new areas to drive significant business outcomes. Consult and communicate effectively and consistently with business partners to proactively identify needs, prioritize, and deliver solutions

Demonstrates thought leadership and expertise across Data Analytics disciplines. Present solutions and influence executive leadership from different business units and functions to generate excitement and gain consensus.

Develop and oversee initiative/program roadmaps ensuring that measurable OKR's, milestones, resource plans (human and technical), and ROIs that represent ongoing impact and value. Deliver a portfolio of initiatives ensuring the strategic direction and outcomes of the businesses are reflected in the execution of these initiatives

Understand the data and insights consumption patterns and develop best in class solutions across the enterprise. Ensure customer-driven solutions & usability test results, while leveraging industry knowledge. Identify new tools and techniques to solve complex business challenges.

Identify, hire, train, and retain talent with critical technical and business experience required to execute each initiative/capability. Develop/maintain/motivate a high performing team

The Skills & Expertise You Bring:  

• Bachelor of Computer Science or Engineering; Analytics; or experience in related fields
• Ability to lead independently with minimal guidance and effectively leverage diverse ideas, experiences, thoughts, and perspectives to the benefit of the organization   
• Deep knowledge of business concepts tools and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company's business 
• Data Analytics & Insights: Analyzing structured and unstructured data to identify insights, patterns, discrepancies, anomalies, and business trends ; Integration of data from disparate sources (internal/external) ; Ability to synthesize results and make business recommendations.
• Statistics and Computing: Strong knowledge of Probability, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science
• Data Visualization: Working knowledge of using data visualization tools: Tableau , Power BI , Metric Insights, Excel
• Data Wrangling: Preparing data for further analysis; Transforming and mapping raw data to generate insights ; Processing of large datasets (structured, unstructured) ; Data wrangling through DataRobot or programming/coding: Python, SQL, SAS, R, etc.
• Database Management System: Understanding and knowledge of big data tools: Hadoop, Spark, Hive ; Understanding and knowledge of cloud technology: AWS services

Significant experience and/or deep expertise with several of the following: 

• Effective Communication: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Decision-Making & Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
• Interpersonal Relationships: Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
• Agile Methodologies: Knowledge of concept and principles of agile methodology; ability to apply appropriate agile approaches in the processes of software development and delivery.
• Data Storytelling: Ability extract actionable insights via data analysis/dashboards to tell a story and present a summary of the key findings to stakeholders.
• Consultative Skills: Engage with business partners to uncover business needs/challenges and deliver actionable analytics/insights solutions to drive business outcomes.

You'll Love Working Here Because You Can 

Join a team and culture where your voice matters; where every day, your work transforms our experiences to make lives better. As you put your skills to use, we'll help you make an even bigger impact with learning experiences that can grow your technical AND leadership capabilities. You'll be surprised by what this rock-solid organization has in store for you. 

What we offer you:

• Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave
• Retirement plans:
• 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%)
• Company-funded pension plan
• Wellness Programs to help you achieve your wellbeing goals, including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs
• Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.
• Tuition Assistance to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree, many accredited certificate programs, and industry designations.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service.

To find out more about our Total Reward package, visit Work Life Balance | Prudential Careers. Some of the above benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week.

Note: Prudential is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The salary range for this role is from $148,800.00 to $201,200.00. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills. Roles may also be eligible for additional compensation and/or benefits. Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. In addition, employees are eligible for standard benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental and retirement.