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What You'll Do

We’re looking for an Associate Director of Data Analytics to join our Asset Management team. In this role, you'll lead the development and execution of Principal Asset Management's Center of Production (CoP) in our Pune, India office. You'll help scale global analytics capabilities and drive delivery excellence across data, reporting, automation, advanced analytics, and emerging AI solutions. You'll partner with leaders across the U.S. and India to align priorities, optimize delivery, and expand the organization's data and analytics capabilities.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Lead the strategy, build-out, and ongoing evolution of the Pune Center of Production, establishing scalable operating models, delivery standards, and best practices
• Provide matrix leadership across Pune based analytics and data science teams, connecting business priorities with delivery capacity and execution
• Drive portfolio intake, prioritization, and execution processes to ensure work is aligned with strategic objectives, business value, and resource availability
• Partner with U.S. and global stakeholders to improve visibility, coordination, and transparency across analytics and data initiatives
• Help develop and mature team capabilities through onboarding, training, and talent development programs in analytics, business intelligence, automation, and AI
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, streamline processes, and expand the impact of data-driven solutions across the business
• Champion change management, stakeholder engagement, and communication efforts that demonstrate the value and outcomes of data enablement and analytics investment
• Support high-priority data enablement and analytics initiatives by coordinating work across teams, managing dependencies, and enabling successful delivery of strategic programs

Principal Asset Management is the global investment solutions business for Principal Financial Group® (Nasdaq: PFG), managing about $740 billion in assets and over 60 years of experience. Principal Asset Management has been recognized as a “Best Places to Work in Money Management” for 14 consecutive years! Check us out at www.principalam.com!

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in business, analytics, engineering, information systems, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
• 7+ years of experience in analytics, business intelligence, product / delivery coordination, consulting, operating model design, or related leadership roles
• Experience leading through influence in matrixed and global environments, including coordination across onshore/offshore or shared services models
• Experience with multiple analytics / enablement toolsets such as Alteryx, Power BI, workflow automation platforms, cloud data ecosystems, or adjacent analytics and AI capabilities
• Strong stakeholder management, facilitation, prioritization, written/oral communication, and strategic thinking skills
• Ability to translate ambiguous business needs into operating-model decisions, execution roadmaps, and scalable work practices
• Analytical with the ability to put data and information together to understand trends, recommend solutions to close gaps
• Creative in adapting to changes in direction and be able to move around barriers

Skills That Will Help You Stand Out

• Leadership experience, formally leading people
• Experience in applying business analytics in one or more business domains preferred

Salary Range Information
Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.
Salary Range (Non-Exempt expressed as hourly; Exempt expressed as yearly)
$130000 - $170000 / year
Time Off Program
Flexible Time Off (FTO) is provided to salaried (exempt) employees and provides the opportunity to take time away from the office with pay for vacation, personal or short-term illness. Employees don't accrue a bank of time off under FTO and there is no set number of days provided.
Pension Eligible
No Work Environments

This role offers the ability for in-office or hybrid (blending both office and remote work in a typical workweek) work arrangements in our Des Moines and Charlotte locations. You’ll work with your leader to figure out which option may align best based on several factors

Work Authorization/Sponsorship

At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please use the following links.

Nonimmigrant Workers and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants

Investment Code of Ethics

For Principal Asset Management positions, you’ll need to follow an Investment Code of Ethics related to personal and business conduct as well as personal trading activities for you and members of your household. These same requirements may also apply to other positions across the organization.

Experience Principal

At Principal, we value connecting on both a personal and professional level. Together, we’re imagining a more purpose-led future for financial services – and that starts with you. Our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees. And we support our employees the same way we support our customers: with comprehensive, competitive benefit offerings crafted to protect their physical, financial, and social well-being. Check out our careers site to learn more about our purpose, values and benefits.

Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Posting Window
We will accept applications for 3 full days following the Original Posting Date, after which the posting may remain open or be removed based upon applications received. If we choose to post the job again, we will accept additional applications for at least 1 full day following the Most Recently Posted Date. Please submit applications in a timely manner as there is no guarantee the posting will be available beyond the applicable deadline.
Original Posting Date
7/22/2026
Most Recently Posted Date
7/22/2026
 

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#LI-EW1Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, analytics, engineering, information systems, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
• 7+ years of experience in analytics, business intelligence, product / delivery coordination, consulting, operating model design, or related leadership roles
• Experience leading through influence in matrixed and global environments, including coordination across onshore/offshore or shared services models
• Experience with multiple analytics / enablement toolsets such as Alteryx, Power BI, workflow automation platforms, cloud data ecosystems, or adjacent analytics and AI capabilities
• Strong stakeholder management, facilitation, prioritization, written/oral communication, and strategic thinking skills
• Ability to translate ambiguous business needs into operating-model decisions, execution roadmaps, and scalable work practices
• Analytical with the ability to put data and information together to understand trends, recommend solutions to close gaps
• Creative in adapting to changes in direction and be able to move around barriers

Skills That Will Help You Stand Out

• Leadership experience, formally leading people
• Experience in applying business analytics in one or more business domains preferred

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