Director of Enterprise Data, Analytics, and AI

Who We Are

Build your career with Boldt. As a member of the Boldt team, you’ll collaborate with some of the most knowledgeable professionals in the construction industry. You’ll have the chance to learn new skills and seek greater responsibilities with a team that builds real value in the world around you. You’ll succeed in a workplace culture that recognizes, respects, and values differences. Boldt’s focus on innovation, collaboration, and employee development provides an opportunity for all our employees to Build Boldly.

How Your Role Fits Into Boldt

The Director Enterprise Data, Analytics & AI is an IT leader that has accountability of the organization’s data and analytics (D&A) assets to drive value for business stakeholders. This includes creation and management of data and analytics strategy, and execution of related programs and practices that drive measurable business outcomes and employes Artificial Intelligence in order to do so. This role involves establishing, leading and operating the D&A function; developing talent and mature D&A culture; building trust and managing data; and evolving technology capabilities.

• Maintain authority and accountability for exploiting the value of enterprise information assets, and of the analytics used to render insights for decision making, automated decisions and augmentation of human performance. Be the corporate leader of data-driven insights and use cases that help support the exploitation of strategic and tactical business opportunities.
• Build partnerships with executive leadership throughout the Boldt Group to establish the vision for managing data as a business asset — to exploit data and analytics capabilities to maximize the value derived from data assets.
• Define data and analytics vision, strategy and associated practices. Lead the creation (and assure the ongoing relevance) of the organization’s data and analytics strategy set forth by the CITO, and CEO.
• Foster the creation of a data-driven culture, related competencies and data literacy across the enterprise. Lead these transformation efforts by developing D&A talent and maturing the capability of the organization.
• Establish and maintain trust in data assets by instituting governance mechanisms for data and algorithms used for analysis, analytical applications and automated decision making.
  
  

As a key member of the senior IT leadership team this role contributes to the development and execution of the enterprise-wide IT strategy and is responsible for ensuring application strategy is fully aligned, positioning IT to deliver compelling business value.

What You Get To Do

• Lead data-driven innovation for the enterprise, including investigation, adoption and exploitation of artificial intelligence.
• Lead research, strategy creation and development of new data products or services to expand markets, monetize data (directly and indirectly) and impact enterprise profitability.
• Expand the organization’s research and analytics offerings, especially in emerging analytical approaches, skills and technologies, focusing on accelerating digital business innovation and transformation.
• Identify new kinds, types and sources of trusted data to enable business value innovation throughout the organization.
• Create and oversee a centralized data management service for sourcing external data to ensure quality, traceability, timeliness, usability and cost-effectiveness.
• Define processes for the effective, integrated introduction of new data.
• Oversee the development and deployment of the enterprise’s data and analytics platform for digital business.
• Measure the quality and efficacy of the data and analytics programs:
• Impact metrics:
• Track the potential and business impact of D&A by linking use cases to business outcomes (e.g., revenue, profitability, cost optimization, environmental sustainability, equity and inclusion, customer satisfaction/Net Promoter score).
• Quantify the risks involved and mitigated with your D&A by looking at regulatory compliance and data ethics (e.g., personally identifiable information, reputational impact, compliance fines).
• Progress metrics:
• Track the time from insight to action by monitoring how long it takes before D&A insights are acted upon (e.g., projects delivered, platforms implemented and supported, number of D&A users, usage metrics).
• Measure data quality by assessing the datasets related to your business domain (e.g., correctness, completeness, timeliness of information in business context). The D&A team should be able to help with this.
• Track data literacy levels, as data literacy is the basis for becoming more data-driven as an organization (e.g., training delivered, skills attainment, staff performance).
  

What We Expect From You

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in business administration; science technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM); computer science; data science; information systems or related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills – needs to be able to summarize and communicate technical information to non-technical users.
• Demonstrate conceptual & analytical thinking: prioritization, decision-making, problem-solving, and financial analysis skills
• Passion for solving problems – ability to do so timely and accurately.
• Demonstrate curiosity and desire to learn more.
• Proven leadership abilities in facilitating group discussion and driven to follow-through to resolution.
• Demonstrated ability to handle highly confidential and vital information.
• Professional and positive demeanor with internal and external customers.
• Broad business experience internally and within the vertical industry is desired.
• Five or more years of progressive leadership experience in leading cross-functional teams, multidisciplinary environments and enterprise-wide data and analytics programs, operating and influencing effectively across the organization and within complex contexts.
• Experience in integrating complex, cross-corporate processes and information strategies, and/or designing strategic metrics and scorecards.
• Strategy and management consulting experience desirable.
• A valid driver’s license may be required. Individuals in this role may be subject to an annual Motor Vehicle Records check. The outcome of any MVR checks conducted may negatively impact the persons’ ability to participate in any vehicle program provided by the company, including but not limited to the ability to drive a personal vehicle on behalf of The Boldt Company or rent a vehicle through for business travel purposes.
  
  

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position for up to eight hours. The employee occasionally is required to move to access people or workspaces. Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer. The ability to optimally communicate is required. The employee may occasionally move up to 15 pounds.

The working condition of this position requires the employee to work inside an office environment. The environment for which this position functions may contain scents and fragrances. May be requested to work overtime and weekends.

What We Can Offer You

As an employee-owned organization, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture centered around safety and team collaboration. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and growth of our employees. Our benefits include:

• Medical Coverage: Comprehensive medical plans including dental and vision benefits as well as the opportunity to participate in HSA and/or FSA programs.
• Life Insurance & Disability Coverage: Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Group and Voluntary Life Insurance.
• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Financial Benefits: An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) to share in the company’s success, as well as a 401(k) plan.
• Annual Bonus Program: Opportunity for annual bonuses based on company performance.
• Wellness Resources: Access to a health coach, health assessments, wellness challenges, and life care resources.
• Professional Growth: Equal access to opportunities and resources at all levels, educational reimbursement, and a robust mentorship program.
• Inclusion & Belonging: Comprehensive diversity, equity, and inclusion training programs.
• Community Engagement: Opportunities to engage with the community including a paid Volunteer Time Off program.
  
  

The anticipated salary range for this position is $155,710 - $211,803 per year. This range represents what The Boldt Company reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered will be dependent upon numerous job-related factors, including but not limited to: candidate qualifications, skills, experience, education, location, alignment with market data and internal equity as well as other business and organizational needs. Our expectation is that the incumbent will work at our Appleton, WI office. If the incumbent works out of a different location, the anticipated salary range is subject to change.

The Boldt Company is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and you need accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please contact our Human Resources department.

Based on Boldt’s Background Checking policy, this position may be subject to a background check.

The Boldt Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters.