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How much do data leader jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for data leader in the United States is $165,018.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $133,500.00 and $170,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a data leader?

A Data Leader is a senior professional responsible for developing and implementing an organization’s data strategy, ensuring that data assets are effectively managed and leveraged to drive business value. They oversee data governance, data quality, analytics initiatives, and often manage teams of data scientists, engineers, and analysts. Data Leaders play a key role in shaping data-driven decision-making, aligning data projects with business objectives, and ensuring compliance with data regulations. Their work helps organizations unlock insights from data, improve operations, and gain a competitive advantage.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a data leader?

To thrive as a Data Leader, you need expertise in data analytics, data management, and strategy, often backed by an advanced degree in a quantitative field and experience in data-centric roles. Familiarity with tools like SQL, Python, data visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI), and cloud data systems is typically required. Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills help drive organizational alignment and data-driven decision-making. These competencies are crucial for shaping effective data strategies, ensuring data quality, and delivering business value through insights.

How do data leaders typically balance strategic oversight with hands-on involvement in data projects?

Data Leaders often face the challenge of balancing high-level strategy with direct involvement in data initiatives. While their primary responsibility is to set the vision for data governance, analytics, and architecture, they also need to stay engaged with teams to ensure alignment and remove obstacles. This often means participating in key project meetings, reviewing major deliverables, and facilitating communication between technical and business stakeholders. Effective Data Leaders delegate operational tasks but remain accessible for critical decision-making and mentorship, fostering both team autonomy and strategic coherence.

What is the difference between Data Leader vs Data Analyst?

AspectData Leader
ResponsibilitiesStrategic data management, setting data vision, leading data teams
Skills & CertificationsData strategy, leadership, advanced analytics, often with certifications like CDMP or DAMA
Work EnvironmentExecutive-level, cross-departmental collaboration, senior management
FocusHigh-level data governance, business impact, long-term data strategy

While a Data Leader focuses on strategic oversight, governance, and leading data initiatives at an organizational level, a Data Analyst primarily handles data analysis, reporting, and supporting decision-making through data insights. Both roles require strong analytical skills, but the Data Leader emphasizes leadership and strategy, whereas the Data Analyst concentrates on technical analysis and data interpretation.

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Infographic showing various Data Leader job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $165,018 per year, or $79.3 per hour.

Business Process & Ops Data Leader

Colgate-Palmolive Company

Overland Park, KS • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 9 days ago


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6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

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Job description

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #173129 - Overland Park, Kansas, United States
Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!
Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.
 

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.  Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis and must not require the Company's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

At Hill’s we have a purpose to transform the lives of millions of pet families through pioneering innovation, science-led nutrition, and the best and brightest people. If you’re interested in work that matters, fueled by passion for pets, we invite you to apply.

Founded more than 75 years ago with an unwavering commitment to pet nutrition, Hill’s mission is to help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets. Our decades of science and research guide us in creating nutrition that’s a step ahead so pets and pet parents can enjoy every day together. As the US #1 Veterinarian recommended pet food brand, knowledge is our first ingredient with 220+ veterinarians, PhD nutritionists and food scientists working to develop breakthrough innovations in pet health.


The Business Process & Operations Data Lead leads a team that manages the data, workforce management, and business process testing for the Customer Experience Engagement Center. This includes accurate data collection, processing, automation and analysis with root causes in the Customer Experience Engagement Center. This position will be the expert in finding data solutions and have the business mindset to convert insights into continuous improvement opportunities for the CXEC and business stakeholders. The Team Leader develops clear KPIs in current and emerging workstreams, models optimizing strategies across the business. This position sets  targets for the team, and leads the development and management of dashboards, reporting, and data sets. This position is the Subject Matter Expert for business testing of related SAP and digital products, to include our online ordering portals.

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including all call center departments, digital product teams, regulatory/quality, IT and marketing to develop data insights and trend reporting that solves customer pain points,  pushing forward customer experience initiatives and creates operational efficiencies.

  • Lead key data metrics development for optimal operational efficiencies, modeling optimal staffing strategies, setting metrics and reporting for AI tool and chatbot performance, report and evolve new and existing key metrics appropriately. Proactively champion product improvements based on timely data insights. 

  • Analyze customer data and identify patterns, trends, and insights to develop AI models and algorithms that improve customer service and support operations. Seek opportunities for continued efficiencies and automation of reporting. Coordinate with US Digital and Global team for streamline data management. 

  • Manage and update data visualization dashboards and other reports, to include validating data sets powering dashboards, creating clear KPIs and targets, ensuring strong execution and accountability, training users and improving tools based on stakeholder feedback. Ensure all department data streams are accurately flowing into Cloudbased data storage centers, with appropriate masked for internal and business partner usage and retention requirements.

  • Evolve the CXEC data strategy that incorporates descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive categories. Assists in current /  future state department analysis to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement, and optimizing business processes.

  • Manage a team that supports data analytics, workforce management and business process execution  including coaching, training, career planning, and performance management to help drive strong execution, accountability, and prioritization across projects and other business needs

  • Lead business testing for SAP and product upgrades and roll-outs of new platforms related to order management and data analysis. Liaise with Product owners for solutions and improvements in customer facing products that CXEC supports. Log IT tickets and coordinate with IT resources. Support operations and identify root cause analysis for operational downtime related to gaps in SAP and other integrated order management platforms. 

  • Stay abreast of industry trends and customer needs delivering recommendations to department leadership that help identify measurable goals, strategies and tactics that push team and department priorities forward.  


Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree

  • 2+ years of systems business testing

  • 3+ years experience in analytics 

  • Proficiencies in systems such as Microsoft Excel, Google Suite, SAP, CRM,CCaaS, DOMO, SQL, and/or related analytical tools.  

  • 1+ years of experience in AI and LLM tools


Preferred qualifications: 

  • 4+ years people management experience

  • Experience in SQL and/or Domo

  • 2+ years business testing in SAP production 

  • 3+ years experience leading call center teams or order managemen


Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $86,000.00 - $121,000.00 USD
Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.
Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives  to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.
Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.
For additional Colgate terms and conditions, please click here.
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About Colgate-Palmolive

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Colgate-Palmolive is a leading global consumer products company, tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. Colgate sells its products in over 200 countries and territories around the world under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sorriso, Speed Stick, Lady Speed Stick, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sanex, Elta MD, PCA Skin, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.

Industry

Manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

New York, NY, US

Year founded

1806

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