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Director, Data Analytics & Governance

Gates Corporation
vision insurance, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Colorado, Denver
1144 15th Street (Show on map)
Jan 20, 2026
Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you. Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations. Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all? Position Summary The Director ofData Analytics& Governanceis a strategic cross-functional leader responsible for connecting enterprise data capabilities with the company's business strategy and long-term value creation. In this role the director partners closely with executive leadership, commercial teams, operations, supply chain, product line management, finance, and IT to translate businessobjectivesinto data-driven strategies that accelerate growth, strengthen operational performance, and enhance customer and supplier experiences. This role sets the vision for enterprise master data governance, advanced analytics, and data-enabled transformation. The director ensures data is a trusted asset and leverages insights, predictive analytics, and business intelligence to influence strategic planning, guide investment decisions, and support the company's competitive positioning within the industrial manufacturing sector. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Business Intelligence Strategy & Leadership Set the enterprise BI vision and roadmap, ensuring alignment with company strategic priorities. Lead the modernization of BI platforms, including enterprise adoption, governance, and scalable reporting architecture. Championa consistent KPI framework and standardized reporting to improve visibility, accountability, and performance management. Identifyand prioritize BI initiatives that enhance revenue, customer value, operational efficiency, and cost optimization. Establish BI portfolio intake, prioritization, and value measurement processes. Additional Responsibilites Enterprise Data Governance & Master Data Strategy Define and lead the master data governance operating model for key enterprise domains (customer, product, supplier, material, asset). Partner directly with business process owners to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and reliability across commercial, supply chain, finance, and manufacturing operations. Oversee data quality programs, stewardship networks, and policies that improve global data standards, reduce operational friction, and support digital transformation initiatives. Analytics, Insights & Decision Enablement Lead teams that deliver actionable insights, predictive analytics, dashboards, and modeling solutions that support strategic and operational decision-making. Collaborate with business leaders to define analytic use cases-such as demand forecasting, inventory optimization, pricing analytics, customer segmentation, procurement efficiency, and operational performance management. Drive adoption of self-service analytics across business teams and cultivate a culture of data fluency and fact-based decision-making. Continued Responsibilities Cross-Functional Partnership & Change Leadership Serve as the primary liaison between business teams and IT for enterprise data and analytics initiatives. Build strong relationships with commercial, operational, manufacturing, supply chain, and financial leaders to shape and prioritize the data and analytics portfolio. Collaborate with Executive Leadership, IT, & functional leadership to ensure alignment across initiatives. Lead change management efforts to drive adoption of new processes, capabilities, and insights-ensuring solutions are practical, business-aligned, and value-focused. Develop and mentor a high-performing team across analytics, data engineering, master data, and governance. Continued Responsibilites Data Architecture, Operations & Technology Enablement Oversee BI platform architecture, data models, semantic layers, and governed workspaces. Guidethe evolution of enterprise data platforms (data warehouse/lake, ETL/ELT pipelines, MDM hubs). Evaluate and drive adoption of modern data technologies (e.g., SAP MDG, Informatica, Snowflake, Databricks,Fabric). Ensure systems support both operational reporting and advanced analytics, including AI/ML initiatives. Continued Responsibilities Compliance, Risk & Data Stewardship Ensure compliance with regulatory, privacy, and security requirements (GDPR, CCPA, etc.). Develop governance controls that reduce business risk, maintain audit readiness, and protect critical operational and customer data. Innovation & Future-Ready Capabilities Monitor emerging trends in BI, AI/ML, data governance, and advanced analytics relevant to manufacturing and distribution. Lead pilots andproofofvalueinitiatives to improve productivity, product quality, customer insight, and digital efficiency. Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, anddatadrivenexperimentation. Requirements and Preferred Skills Education Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Data Science, or related field required. Master's degree preferred. Experience 7-10+ years of progressive experience in data analytics, business strategy, digital transformation. Leadership experience guiding enterprise business intelligence or analytics teams. Driving master data programs preferred. Experience working in an industrial manufacturing or similar operationally complex environment strongly preferred. Proventrack recordinfluencing senior leaders and delivering measurable business impact through data-driven initiatives. Leadership & Soft Skills Exceptional executive communication, relationship building, and strategic influence skills. Ability to translate technical concepts into business language and value narratives. Strong analytical mindset with proven business acumen. Effective project leadership, prioritization, change management, and stakeholder alignment abilities. Technical Skills Expertisein BI strategy, Power BI, analytics solutions, and data visualization best practices. Strong knowledge of data governance, master data management, and data quality frameworks. Proficiencywith modern data platforms (Snowflake, Databricks,Fabric,SAP MDG, Informatica) and integration/ETL concepts. Understanding data modeling, semantic layers, and analytics enablement. PAY & BENEFITS Full-Time Salary Range: $195K-$225K Bonus Eligible: 20% Relocation is not provided Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits beginonthe first day of the month immediately following your date of hire Eligible forFlexible Time Off 401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match Tuition Reimbursement WHY GATES? Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow. WORK ENVIRONMENT Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers to work with objects, tools, or controls; and use office equipment including computers, telephones, and/or copiers/scanners. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, Gates is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.