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What is the difference between Program Director Data vs Data Analyst?

AspectProgram Director DataData Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's or master's in data science, analytics, or related field; often leadership experienceBachelor's in statistics, mathematics, or related field; often entry to mid-level experience
Work EnvironmentLeadership roles overseeing data programs, strategic planning, cross-department collaborationAnalyzing data sets, creating reports, supporting decision-making at team or project level
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in organizations with large data initiatives, tech, healthcare, financeCommon across industries for data-driven insights, marketing, operations

The Program Director Data typically holds a leadership position, managing data programs and teams, requiring advanced credentials and strategic skills. Data Analysts focus on analyzing data and generating reports, often with less managerial responsibility. Both roles are essential in data-driven organizations but differ mainly in scope and seniority.

What are popular job titles related to Program Director Data jobs in Missouri? For Program Director Data jobs in Missouri, the most frequently searched job titles are:
Director of Data Architecture

Director of Data Architecture

Helzberg Diamonds

Kansas City, MO • On-site

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago


Helzberg Diamonds rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 34 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

13th of 28 rated jewelry retailers


Job description


THE DEPARTMENT:
The Information Technology Department is responsible for the establishment and maintenance of a secure technology infrastructure to support the Product, People, Promotion, Place and Profit areas of Helzberg Diamonds. It accomplishes this through the design, development and deployment of automated systems to meet the information and process needs of each major line of business: human resources, merchandise, marketing, finance, stores, and E-Commerce. In addition to these lines of business applications, the IT organization is responsible for the collection and correlation of all company electronic information assets into an enterprise Data Warehouse which is used to support the overall analytical and reporting information needs of the business.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Director of Data Architecture will play a critical role in advancing Helzberg Diamonds' data strategy by leading the design, development, and operation of scalable, reliable data platforms and pipelines. This role blends hands-on technical leadership with people management, serving as both a technical authority and a coach for a growing data engineering team. The ideal candidate is passionate about building high-quality data products, enabling analytics and AI use cases, and partnering closely with business and technology stakeholders across eCommerce, Marketing, Merchandising, Finance, and Operations.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Technical Leadership
  • Lead the design and implementation of modern data engineering solutions, including data ingestion, transformation, and orchestration pipelines.
  • Own and evolve core data platforms such as the enterprise data warehouse/lakehouse, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
  • Establish and enforce engineering best practices for data modeling, code quality, testing, monitoring, and documentation.
  • Partner with architecture, security, and infrastructure teams to ensure solutions meet enterprise standards for availability, security, and compliance.
Team Leadership & People Development
  • Lead, mentor, and grow a team of data engineers, fostering a culture of accountability, learning, and continuous improvement.
  • Provide technical guidance, code reviews, and career development support for team members.
  • Assist with hiring, onboarding, and performance management of data engineering talent.
Delivery & Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Collaborate closely with Analytics, Data Science, Product, and Business teams to translate business requirements into scalable data solutions.
  • Prioritize work in partnership with stakeholders, balancing near-term delivery with long-term platform health.
  • Support data governance, data quality, and master data initiatives to ensure trusted, business-ready data.
Operational Excellence
  • Ensure reliable operation of data pipelines through monitoring, alerting, and incident response.
  • Drive improvements in data observability, cost optimization, and platform efficiency.
  • Contribute to roadmap planning and data strategy discussions at the program and portfolio level.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position supervises a team of 2-3 Data Warehouse Analysts and Engineers and will be responsible for the following:
  • Accomplish department objectives by directing and monitoring the work progress of direct report.
  • Provide coaching and guidance to direct report.
  • Set expectations, annual goals and provide required quarterly touch base meetings with all direct report.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 7+ years of experience in data engineering, software engineering, or related roles.
  • 2+ years of experience in a technical leadership or team lead role.
  • Strong experience with SQL and data modeling for analytics and reporting.
  • Hands-on experience building and operating data pipelines using modern tools and frameworks (e.g., cloud-native services, ELT/ETL platforms, orchestration tools).
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language commonly used in data engineering (e.g., Python, Scala, or Java).

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with cloud data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery, Redshift, or equivalent).
  • Experience supporting retail, eCommerce, or omnichannel data use cases.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and DevOps practices in a data engineering context.
  • Experience working with streaming or near-real-time data.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to influence both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Work Schedule:
Hybrid schedule with predictable onsite attendance required three or more days per week to perform essential functions involving interactive behaviors with co-workers and managers, operation or manipulation of equipment and/or materials located only on site, and direct interaction with internal and/or external customers.
COMPETENCIES:
Analytical Thinking, Customer Service Orientation, Integrity, Teamwork and Cooperation

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About Helzberg Diamonds

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After over a Century of Service, Helzberg Diamonds has grown to over 200 Stores that started in the Heartland of America. Through it all, Our Core Values have stayed the same. We believe in People First, and it shines through in everything we do. Every piece we sell is an extension of our mission to make people feel loved. We support and practice Ethical metals mining, and only sell conflict free diamonds. Whether it’s made by us or designed by one of our incredible business partners, it’s made with love.

Industry

Jewelry, luggage, and leather goods stores

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Kansas City, MO, US

Year founded

1915