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About Ascent

Ascent Global Logistics, headquartered in Belleville, Michigan, is a leading global provider of expedited, time-critical logistics solutions and other direct transportation services. The company connects customers to its extensive carrier network, internal ground fleet and airline via its proprietary, digital PEAK freight marketplace, which provides robust carrier capacity and transparent pricing, backed by 24/7/365 logistics experts. Ascent's offerings include air charter and ground expedited solutions as well as truckload, less-than-truckload, global forwarding, brokerage, and managed transportation services. The experienced Ascent team solves customers' most challenging logistics needs by providing industry-leading service and top-tier satisfaction.

Our Guiding Principles

At the core of Ascent's culture is a strong commitment to excellence, driven by the passion and dedication of every team member. We're equally dedicated to going above and beyond for our customers, ensuring this commitment extends beyond our team and brings exceptional value to those we serve. We aim for perfect execution in everything we do and 'play hard' by creating an environment where tasks are performed with a can-do attitude from start to finish. We 'play smart' by delivering on our commitments in an honest, fair, and ethical manner. We treat every person with whom we interface with the utmost dignity and respect. We understand that our teammates are our most valuable assets, so we 'play together' by making every effort to provide a professional and enjoyable experience, enabling careers to flourish and personal growth to be achieved.

What You'll Do

Ascent Global Logistics is looking for a Data Practice Manager to own our data function end to end including the team, platforms, and roadmap. You will lead a team of DBAs, Data Analysts, and Data Engineers, drive our data warehouse and reporting initiatives, and own Ascent's Master Data Management practice.

This is a leadership role that stays close to the work and functions as the senior escalation point. You will need the ability to coach, troubleshoot, and get hands-on when necessary. You will also work closely with our software development teams and push AI tools into how the team builds and delivers.

• Own and grow Ascent's Data practice - team, standards, and roadmap
• Manage a team of DBAs, Data Analysts, and Data Engineers
• Partner closely with and support internal software development teams
• Lead delivery of our major data warehouse project from build through rollout
• Serve as an experienced escalation point for complex data, reporting, and database issues
• Lead data source integration initiatives, Snowflake modeling, data team SDLC standards, and quality practices
• Lead SSRS-to-Power BI modernization and reporting governance
• Ensure customer-facing reporting, file exchanges, key workflows, and other critical data services are working, accurate, and supported
• Chair the Data Governance Committee
• Provide leadership updates on major project activities, status, and team accomplishments
• Coach team members and establish backup skill coverage for the IT Data team
• Own data backup and data retention across the data platform
• Own the budget for the Data practice
• Manage work assignments following Ascent's work management process

What You'll Bring

• Experience 5+ years in data-related work - data engineering, warehousing, analytics, or DBA roles
• 3+ years managing teams and delivering projects
• General experience with the Microsoft Azure cloud environment, SQL source integration, ELT pipelines, Snowflake modeling, data quality, and SDLC practices
• Experience leading reporting initiatives leveraging Power BI and Power Automate
• Experience with Master Data Management
• Experience leading IT data governance practices
• Experience using AI tools in day-to-day delivery
• Experience supporting customer-facing reporting and major account data workflows
• Experience working with senior leadership
• Experience managing offshore teams
• Transportation logistics experience is a big plus

Ascent's Competitive Benefits

• 401(k) and employer matching

• Life Insurance

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

• Short- & Long-Term Disability

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Paid Parental Leave

• Employee Wellness Program

• Paid Holidays

• Employee Recognition Programs

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Overtime, Differential & Bonus Pay