ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Data Leader Jobs (NOW HIRING)

RSM Global

Data Capability Leader

Chicago, IL · On-site

Data Capability Leader The Data Capability Leader is a strategic and operational leader responsible for architecting and driving data capability within the Digital Solutions group. The Data ...

RSM

Data Capability Leader

Minneapolis, MN

Data Capability Leader The Data Capability Leader is a strategic and operational leader responsible for architecting and driving data capability within the Digital Solutions group. The Data ...

RSM

Data Capability Leader

Chicago, IL

Data Capability Leader The Data Capability Leader is a strategic and operational leader responsible for architecting and driving data capability within the Digital Solutions group. The Data ...

Staffingine LLC

Data Architect

Dallas, TX · On-site

$63 - $81/hr

Strategic Data Leader Acts as the primary authority on master data management strategies and best practices * Solution Designer Designs scalable robust and secure MDM solutions aligned with ...

Zekelman Industries

Head of Data Enablement

You will collaborate closely with leadership, technical teams, and business stakeholders to establish data strategy, architecture, governance, and operating models that unlock value from ...

First Citizens Bank

Senior Data Steward

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

Provides consultation and collaborates with peer associates, business leaders, the Bank's Data Councils, and other stakeholders on strategies that achieve data governance goals. May provide ...

Peraton

Lead Data Architect - Aviation Analytics

Herndon, VA · On-site

$146K - $234K/yr

This role will serve as a senior data leader across FAA BNATCS and Peraton Labs data streams and will help ensure that the Digital Command Center (DCC) is built on a strong data foundation. The ideal ...

Wells Fargo

Senior Data Management Analyst

West Des Moines, IA · Hybrid

$84.40K - $106.50K/yr

Facilitate ADS certification and approval processes , including coordination with Business Data Leaders, Data Domain Executives, and the Chief Data Office to ensure required standards and approvals ...

New

Peraton

Lead Data Architect - Aviation Analytics

Herndon, VA · On-site

$146K - $234K/yr

This role will serve as a senior data leader across FAA BNATCS and Peraton Labs data streams and will help ensure that the Digital Command Center (DCC) is built on a strong data foundation. The ideal ...

Edgestream Partners, L.P.

Data Team Lead

Manhattan, NY · On-site

They are seeking an experienced, hands-on data leader to join their engineering team, responsible for shaping the architecture and evolution of the firm's data platform across the full lifecycle of ...

next page

Showing results 1-20

People also search for

All JobsData Leader Jobs

Data Leader information

See salary details

$46K

$165K

$243.5K

How much do data leader jobs pay per year?

As of May 31, 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 are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Data Leader, and why are they important?

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 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 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.

More about Data Leader jobs
What cities are hiring for Data Leader jobs? Cities with the most Data Leader job openings:
What states have the most Data Leader jobs? States with the most job openings for Data Leader jobs include:
Data Leader jobs near you
Infographic showing various Data Leader job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 81% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $165,018 per year, or $79.3 per hour.

Enterprise Data Leader

UNION HOME MORTGAGE

Strongsville, OH

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

The Enterprise Data Warehouse Manager is responsible for managing a team of data analysts that are tasked with maintaining and enhancing the ETL process, data warehouse and reporting platforms. This position will work with closely with business partners to scope and prioritize new work, as well as with other areas of IT to enhance and maintain the data and reporting infrastructure.

At UHM, we understand diversity comes in many different forms. It's our commitment to improve inclusion in the workplace through programs and policies that establish a positive and inclusive environment where every Partner, regardless of their background, can grow and excel. We valuediversity, educate onequity, and createinclusive partner opportunities to ensure that you know #UBelongAtUHM!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Provide management oversight for the technical team responsible for enhancing, maintaining, and troubleshooting existing data and reporting environment
  • Drive continuous improvement of the data architecture to scale and support the rapid growth of the business
  • Own the 24x7 availability and stability of the data environment
  • Create, maintain and enforce data governance and data cleansing standards and practices
  • Build relationships with business function partners, understand their objectives, and establish trust and dialogue on how to support those needs.
  • Assist business stakeholders in prioritizing project work, articulate clear prioritization, and business justification to technology teams
  • Effectively communicate across business and technology teams to define project goals and objectives, solutions, and constraints
  • Serve as the ScrumMaster for the data analysts ensuring work items are organized into sprints based off available capacity

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • This role directly supervises a team of data analysts

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent
  • 7+ yearsof experience implementing and supporting enterprise data warehousing, ETL and/or BI solutions in complex production environments
  • 3+ years of managing data warehouse, data engineering or BI teams
  • 2+ years of experience using big data technologies such as Azure and Hadoop
  • Proven experience with data warehousing and data modelling concepts

SKILLS

  • Proven track records of delivering data and reporting solutions that meet business needs
  • Strong relationship building skills
  • Detail oriented with the ability to exercise sound judgment
  • Self-motivated individual with excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Project management skills including ability to take ownership of large-scale projects and manage multiple tasks simultaneously to meet established deadlines
  • Ability to motivate, influence and grow teams
  • Appetite for learning new systems and technology for future incorporation or integration
  • Practical knowledge in roadmap development, requirements definition and featureprioritization

This employer participates in E-Verify. If hired, the employer will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Union Home Mortgage Corp. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Apply