Are you a visionary data leader with a passion for transforming complex data into strategic business assets? Do you thrive on building high-performance teams and shaping an organization’s analytical future? JRG Partners has been exclusively retained by a premier, forward-thinking technology services firm to identify their next Vice President of Data Analytics. This is a pivotal executive leadership role based in the vibrant and rapidly growing tech hub of Salt Lake City, Utah.
Our client is a market leader, renowned for delivering innovative technology solutions that drive significant business outcomes for a diverse portfolio of enterprise clients. They believe that data is the lifeblood of modern business and are committed to a profound investment in their data analytics capabilities. This role is not just about managing data; it’s about architecting the future of intelligence within the organization, influencing product strategy, optimizing operations, and delivering unparalleled value to clients.
As the VP of Data Analytics, you will be the central figure in this transformation, reporting directly to the Chief Technology Officer and serving as a key member of the senior leadership team.
Role Overview for VP, Data Analytics with a Technology Services Firm – Salt Lake City, UT
The Vice President of Data Analytics will be the organization’s senior-most leader responsible for enterprise-wide data and analytics strategy, governance, and execution. You will be tasked with building and leading a world-class analytics function that serves as a center of excellence, providing critical insights that guide strategic decisions across all business units, including sales, marketing, product development, and client services. You will champion the evolution towards a fully data-driven decision-making culture, ensuring that the company leverages its vast data resources to maintain a competitive edge and drive sustainable growth. This strategic role requires a unique blend of deep technical expertise, strong business acumen, and exceptional leadership skills to inspire teams, collaborate with C-suite executives, and translate analytical insights into tangible business impact.
Key Responsibilities of VP, Data Analytics with a Technology Services Firm – Salt Lake City, UT
Strategic Vision & Leadership
Develop, articulate, and execute a comprehensive data analytics vision and strategy that aligns with and powers the company’s overall business objectives. Define the roadmap for data infrastructure, analytics tools, and team capabilities to support long-term growth.
Team Development & Mentorship
Recruit, lead, mentor, and inspire a multi-disciplinary team of data scientists, data engineers, business intelligence analysts, and data governance specialists. Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, continuous learning, and intellectual curiosity.
Advanced Analytics & Machine Learning
Spearhead the development and deployment of advanced predictive models, machine learning algorithms, and statistical analyses to solve complex business problems. Identify opportunities to leverage AI/ML for product enhancement, operational efficiency, and customer personalization.
Data Governance & Architecture
Establish and enforce a robust, enterprise-wide data governance framework. Oversee the architecture of the modern data stack, ensuring data quality, integrity, security, and accessibility. Partner with IT to manage data warehousing, ETL processes, and cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Business Intelligence & Reporting
Direct the Business Intelligence function to deliver accurate, timely, and actionable insights to stakeholders at all levels. Evolve the company’s reporting capabilities from descriptive to prescriptive and predictive analytics through compelling dashboards and visualizations (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
Cross-Functional Partnership
Act as a strategic partner to executive leadership and department heads. Proactively engage with business units to understand their challenges and opportunities, translating their needs into analytical projects with measurable ROI.
Stakeholder Communication
Effectively communicate complex analytical concepts and findings to both technical and non-technical audiences, including the executive team and board of directors. Use data storytelling to influence strategy and drive action.
Innovation & Thought Leadership
Stay at the forefront of the rapidly evolving data analytics and AI landscape. Evaluate and introduce new technologies, methodologies, and best practices to keep the organization’s capabilities cutting-edge.
Requirements for the VP, Data Analytics with a Technology Services Firm – Salt Lake City, UT
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s or Ph.D. in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 12+ years of progressive experience in data analytics, data science, and/or business intelligence.
- 7+ years of proven experience in a senior leadership role, with a strong track record of building, managing, and scaling high-performing analytics teams.
- Deep, hands-on expertise in statistical modeling, machine learning, predictive analytics, and data mining.
- Proficiency with programming languages commonly used in data science (e.g., Python, R) and database querying languages (SQL).
- Extensive experience with modern data ecosystems, including cloud data warehouses (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift), data lakes, and BI/visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Looker).
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex business requirements into a technical vision and an executable data strategy.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build consensus at the executive level.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience within a technology services, B2B SaaS, or management consulting environment is highly desirable.
- Proven success in creating and implementing a comprehensive data governance program from the ground up.
- Experience with large-scale data processing technologies like Spark.
- Familiarity with MLOps principles and practices for deploying and managing machine learning models in production.
- A history of thought leadership, such as publications in industry journals or speaking engagements at data science conferences.
Benefits & Perks Offered
Our client is committed to investing in their people and provides a comprehensive, competitive, and forward-thinking benefits package designed to support the well-being and growth of their employees. This includes:
Competitive Executive Compensation
A highly attractive salary, annual performance-based bonus, and a significant equity/long-term incentive package.
Comprehensive Health & Wellness
Premium medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents, along with a generous wellness stipend and access to mental health resources.
Retirement Planning
A robust 401(k) plan with a strong company match to help you plan for your future.
Generous Time Off
A flexible and generous paid time off (PTO) policy, including company-wide holidays and parental leave, to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
Professional Development
A substantial annual budget for conferences, certifications, and continued education to support your professional growth and keep you at the forefront of the industry.
Relocation Assistance
A comprehensive relocation package is available for the right candidate moving to the beautiful Salt Lake City area.
Modern Work Environment
A collaborative and dynamic office culture in a state-of-the-art facility, with options for flexible work arrangements.
How to Apply
This is a confidential, retained search conducted by JRG Partners. If you are a transformative data leader ready to make a significant impact on a growing technology services firm, we encourage you to apply. To express your interest, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your qualifications and leadership philosophy.
JRG Partners specializes in placing top-tier executive talent in the technology sector. To learn more about our expertise and other opportunities, please visit the JRG Partners’ Technology Practice Area page.
