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Director Data Science

San Francisco, CA

Director Data Science Location: San Francisco, CA Sponsorship: Yes Relocation: Yes Industry: Data Science A Fortune 500 is looking for a proven Data Science leader to create a new Data Science team.

Essc

Director, Data Engineering

Irvine, CA

Collaborates with the Director of Business Intelligence & Analytics to define data requirements, optimize data models, and enhance reporting, analytics, and data mining capabilities. Demonstrates a ...

CrowdStrike

Director, Data Analytics

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

The Director will function as a vital strategic partner, bridging the data needs of the Sales and Finance organizations to ensure decision-making across the entire company is consistently data ...

Boot Barn

Director, Data Science & Insights

Irvine, CA

$150K - $200K/yr

DIRECTOR, DATA SCIENCE & INSIGHTS REPORTS TO: CHIEF DIGITAL OFFICER STATUS: EXEMPT Summary Boot Barn is where community comes first. We thrive on togetherness, collaboration, and belonging. We build ...

Boot Barn

Director, Data Science & Insights

Irvine, CA · On-site

$150K - $200K/yr

DIRECTOR, DATA SCIENCE & INSIGHTS REPORTS TO: CHIEF DIGITAL OFFICER STATUS: EXEMPT Summary Boot Barn is where community comes first. We thrive on togetherness, collaboration, and belonging. We build ...

Fujifilm

Director Data AI & Analytics

Irvine, CA · Hybrid

The Director Data, AI and Analytics will own the strategy, platforms, operating model, and outcomes for Data, AI, and Analytics across three FUJIFILM lifesciences businesses. In highly regulated GxP ...

Merck & Co.

Director Data AI & Analytics

Irvine, CA · On-site

$154.57 - $216.10/hr

The Director Data, AI and Analytics will own the strategy, platforms, operating model, and outcomes for Data, AI, and Analytics across three FUJIFILM life-sciences businesses. In highly regulated GxP ...

Superhuman

Director, Data Science

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$302K - $415K/yr

The Opportunity As Director, Data Science , you will lead the data science strategy and team for a core product in our AI-native suite that works everywhere our customers work-powering agentic ...

Wpromote,-LLC-

Director, Data Strategy

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$120 - $160/hr

The Role We are seeking a dynamic Director of Data Strategy & Analytics to lead the intersection of data strategy, analytics innovation, and client impact at Wpromote. You'll lead, own, and evolve ...

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies

The Director Data, AI and Analytics will own the strategy, platforms, operating model, and outcomes for Data, AI, and Analytics across three FUJIFILM life-sciences businesses. In highly regulated GxP ...

twentysix

Director, Data Strategy

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$180 - $240/hr

Overseeing a team of Data Strategists and managing your own book of business to deliver high-quality data solutions, insights, and measurement frameworks across our client portfolio. Driving client ...

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How much do director data jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for director data in California is $126,843.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $92,800.00 and $161,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Data vs Data Analyst?

AspectDirector DataData Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master’s in Data Science, Computer Science, or related field; often leadership experienceBachelor's degree in related field; certifications like Microsoft Data Analyst or Tableau often preferred
Work EnvironmentStrategic leadership, overseeing data teams, and setting data policiesData collection, analysis, reporting, and visualization tasks
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in large corporations, tech firms, and data-driven organizationsCommon across various industries including finance, marketing, and healthcare

The main difference between a Director Data and a Data Analyst lies in their scope and responsibilities. The Director Data focuses on strategic leadership, managing data teams, and setting organizational data policies. In contrast, the Data Analyst handles data collection, analysis, and reporting to support business decisions. Both roles require strong analytical skills, but the Director Data typically has more experience and a broader leadership role.

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Infographic showing various Director Data job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $126,843 per year, or $61 per hour.

Director, Data Management

Smartwork IT Services

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

Other

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Director, Data Management

Location: Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid 3 Days Onsite)
Duration: 5+ Months (Contract-to-Hire)

Job Description

We are looking for a Director, Data Management with strong hands-on experience in AWS Redshift, Informatica IDMC, and Enterprise Data Warehousing. The ideal candidate will lead enterprise data engineering, data governance, and AI-driven data initiatives while remaining technically involved.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead enterprise Data Warehouse and Data Engineering initiatives.
  • Design and optimize AWS Redshift data warehouse solutions.
  • Build scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using Informatica IDMC and cloud technologies.
  • Develop and maintain ODS, EDW, Data Lakes, and Data Marts.
  • Implement Data Governance, Data Lineage, Data Catalog, and Data Quality frameworks.
  • Optimize SQL performance and large-scale data processing.
  • Build and support CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub.
  • Work with Python for automation and data engineering tasks.
  • Partner with business, compliance, and security teams to ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Lead AI-driven data management initiatives and mentor engineering teams.

Required Skills

  • 10+ years of Data Engineering/Data Warehouse experience.
  • 5+ years of technical leadership experience.
  • Strong hands-on experience with:
    • AWS Redshift
    • Informatica IDMC
    • Cloud ETL/ELT
    • SQL Performance Tuning
    • Data Modeling
    • Data Governance
    • Data Lineage & Metadata Management
    • Data Quality Frameworks
    • Python
    • Jenkins / GitHub CI/CD
  • Experience with AWS or Azure Cloud.
  • Knowledge of SOC2, PCI DSS, or similar compliance standards.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Preferred Skills

  • Financial Services / FinTech experience.
  • Azure Data Engineer or other Cloud Certifications.
  • Experience with AI/Generative AI implementations in Data Engineering.

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