Director, Data Products

Make your mark at the world's largest HVAC company

Daikin Applied is seeking a talented Director, Data Products. The Director, Data Products will lead and shape the future of our enterprise-wide data initiatives. Critical driver of organization digital transformation journey, responsible for discovering, developing and executing a comprehensive set of business value through insights, analytics and data science strategies, that will propel organization to data driven business.

A key leadership role that will help realize the value of our investment in data platforms and create a product management culture, serving both internal and external stakeholders. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location: Plymouth, MN - Hybrid or Remote

What you will do:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and lead Daikin's enterprise-wide data strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and driving competitive advantage through data products
• Master Data Governance: Partner with data platform team to ensure the establishment and maintenance of a robust master data management (MDM) framework to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across all systems
• Data-Driven Decision-Making: Champion a data-centric culture, empowering business units to leverage data insights for strategic decision-making and operational excellence
• Technology and Innovation: Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies, implementing cutting-edge solutions that enhance data capabilities and drive innovation within the organization
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with key stakeholders across digital, business units, and external partners to identify use cases, data products, and value propositions. Define them as key product pipeline initiatives and execute on them leveraging enterprise data platforms and capabilities
• Talent Development: Build and mentor a high-performing team of data product managers, fostering a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and excellence
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with global data regulations and standards, mitigating risks and protecting the organization's data assets
• Performance Metrics: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of data initiatives, driving continuous improvement and value creation

What's in it for you:

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, PTO, 401K match, support for community involvement and much more
• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related field or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of experience in data strategy, master data management, or related fields
• 4+ years of people leadership experience
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters Degree
• 12+ years of experience in data strategy, master data management, or related fields
• 8+ years of people leadership experience

Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance
• 401K retirement plan with employer contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributions
• Company provided life insurance + optional employee paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage and voluntary accident coverage
• Short term and long-term disability
• 3 weeks of paid time off for new employees + 11 company paid holidays
• Vacation accrues on a monthly basis, unless applicable federal, state and local law requires a faster accrual
• Paid sick time in accordance of the federal, state and local law
• Paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service

The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $142,600 - $243,000 (+ 30-35% bonus) in Minnesota. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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