Manager, Data and Analytics

Role Description

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

Qualifications

• 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

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

Salary Range

$140,000 - $150,000