Director of IT-Data and Analytics

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Simmons Bank is seeking an experienced Director to lead our organization’s data and analytics transformation journey. This strategic role will spearhead our multi-year Google Cloud transformation initiative, drive agile delivery of data-driven solutions, and champion a culture of data-informed decision-making across the organization. The successful candidate will report directly to the Senior Vice President and work closely with the leadership team.

Key Responsibilities

​Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive data and analytics strategy aligned with Simmons Bank’s business objectives and Google Cloud transformation efforts.
• Foster a data-driven culture by evangelizing the value of analytics and gaining buy-in from peers and senior leaders across the organization.
• Lead the bank’s transition to Google Cloud Platform, overseeing the migration of data and analytics capabilities.

Agile Delivery and Innovation

• Implement agile methodologies to accelerate the delivery of data products and analytics solutions.
• Drive innovation by identifying and leveraging emerging technologies and best practices in data science and machine learning.
• Establish centers of excellence for data engineering, analytics, and data science to promote knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with business unit leaders to identify high-impact opportunities for data-driven decision making.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key technology partners, including Google, to maximize the value of our cloud transformation.

Team Leadership and Talent Development

• Mentor and develop a high-performing team of data professionals.
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and agile practices within the data and analytics organization.
• Attract and retain top talent in the competitive data and analytics field.

Any other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field; master’s degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in data management, analytics, or related field, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Proven track record of leading large-scale data transformation initiatives, preferably in the financial services industry
• Extensive experience with Google Cloud Platform and other cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure)
• Deep understanding of agile methodologies and their application to data and analytics projects

Technical Expertise

• Strong knowledge of modern data architecture, including data lakes, data warehouses, and real-time analytics platforms
• Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Looker, Power BI) and analytics programming languages (e.g., Python, R)
• Familiarity with machine learning and AI technologies and their applications in banking

Leadership and Soft Skills

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Strong change management skills and experience leading organizational transformations
• Proven ability to influence and gain buy-in from C-level executives and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with a focus on driving business value through data and analytics
• A flexible mindset that adapts to the organization changes.

This senior leadership role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of data and analytics at Simmons Bank, driving our Google Cloud transformation and fostering a culture of data-driven decision making across the organization.

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