Who is Trace3?
Trace3 is a leading Transformative IT Authority, providing unique technology solutions and consulting services to our clients. Equipped with elite engineering and dynamic innovation, we empower IT executives and their organizations to achieve competitive advantage through a process of Integrate, Automate, Innovate.
Our culture at Trace3 embodies the spirit of a startup with the advantage of a scalable business. Employees can grow their career and have fun while doing it!
Trace3 is headquartered in Irvine, California. We employ more than 1,200 people all over the United States. Our major field office locations include Denver, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Lexington, Los Angeles, Louisville, Texas, San Francisco.
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Street-Smart - Thriving in Dynamic Times
We are flexible and resilient in a fast-changing environment. We continuously innovate and drive constructive change while keeping a focus on the “big picture.” We exercise sound business judgment in making high-quality decisions in a timely and cost-effective manner. We are highly creative and can dig deep within ourselves to find positive solutions to different problems.
Juice - The “Stuff” it takes to be a Needle Mover
We get things done and drive results. We lead without a title, empowering others through a can-do attitude. We look forward to the goal, mentally mapping out every checkpoint on the pathway to success, and visualizing what the final destination looks and feels like.
Teamwork - Humble, Hungry and Smart
We are humble individuals who understand how our job impacts the company's mission. We treat others with respect, admit mistakes, give credit where it’s due and demonstrate transparency. We “bring the weather” by exhibiting positive leadership and solution-focused thinking. We hug people in their trials, struggles, and failures – not just their success. We appreciate the individuality of the people around us.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Director, Data and Analytics Enablement will define and execute the enterprise data strategy, operating model, governance framework, and roadmap to deliver measurable business value across the organization.
This leader will partner closely with business stakeholders, IT leadership, and cross-functional teams to modernize reporting, improve data consistency and trust, and build scalable analytics capabilities leveraging Azure-based technologies and modern data platform practices. In addition, this role will also help shape the organization’s approach to AI-enabled productivity, governed analytics, and workflow-integrated copilots.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Enterprise Data Strategy & Leadership
- Own and evolve the enterprise data and analytics strategy, priorities, and multi-quarter roadmap aligned to business outcomes and measurable value realization.
- Establish and lead the centralized data and analytics operating model, including intake, prioritization, delivery planning, funding coordination, and executive governance routines.
- Define organizational standards, operating cadences, and success metrics for enterprise analytics delivery.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on data, analytics, reporting modernization, and AI-enabled business capabilities.
Data Platform & Architecture
- Lead cross-functional execution across data engineering, data platform, analytics, and reporting teams to ensure scalable and reliable delivery.
- Drive enterprise adoption of a cloud lakehouse architecture leveraging Microsoft Azure technologies, including Azure Fabric and modern analytics platforms.
- Define and enforce reusable data patterns, semantic models, metadata standards, scalable data products, and documentation practices.
- Partner with infrastructure and security teams to ensure governance, scalability, resiliency, and compliance across enterprise data services.
Reporting & Analytics Modernization
- Stabilize and modernize enterprise reporting by driving consistent metrics, trusted semantic definitions, and standardized reporting practices across Power BI, Excel, and other enterprise reporting tools.
- Reduce duplicate reporting, inconsistent KPIs, and manual reporting processes by establishing centralized governance and delivery standards.
- Define and track analytics performance metrics including:
- Adoption and utilization
- Delivery cycle time
- Data quality and reliability
- Self-service enablement
- Business value realization
Operational Leadership & Governance
- Establish and manage enterprise delivery governance, steering committees, prioritization frameworks, and escalation paths.
- Build team capacity and capability through coaching, role clarity, partner/vendor management, and operational maturity improvements.
- Develop scalable intake and prioritization models balancing strategic initiatives, operational support, and business demand.
- Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to align technical execution with enterprise priorities and measurable outcomes.
AI & Emerging Technologies
- Partner with security, architecture, and business teams to define the enterprise roadmap for AI-enabled productivity tools and workflow-integrated copilots.
- Support governed and practical adoption of AI capabilities focused on operational efficiency and business enablement.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and analytics capabilities that improve enterprise reporting, automation, and decision support.
QUALIFICATIONS & INTERESTS:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university.
- A minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in enterprise data, analytics, business intelligence, or related technology domains.
- A minimum of 5 years of proven leadership experience managing teams and building organizational structures that scale.
- Proven success building or transforming enterprise-scale data and analytics functions.
- Strong leadership experience in enterprise data strategy, roadmap development, and value realization initiatives.
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and drive alignment across cross-functional organizations.
- Deep understanding of:
- Modern data platforms and lakehouse architectures
- Semantic modeling concepts
- Enterprise reporting and analytics governance
- Data engineering and analytics delivery practices
- Experience implementing trusted semantic approaches and improving consistency of enterprise reporting metrics and definitions.
- Hands-on familiarity with Azure-based analytics ecosystems, including Power BI and Microsoft Fabric.
- Strong communication and executive presentation skills with the ability to translate business priorities into technical delivery outcomes.
- Experience building operational governance models, prioritization processes, and enterprise delivery cadences.
- Proven ability to lead through influence in matrixed enterprise environments.
- Strategic thinker with strong operational execution discipline
- Collaborative and highly influential across technical and business teams
- Strong organizational leadership and change management capabilities
- Customer and business outcome oriented
- Data-driven decision maker
- Comfortable operating in fast-paced, evolving enterprise environments
- Strong balance of innovation, governance, and practical execution
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience integrating common enterprise platforms such as ERP, CRM, ITSM, services workflow, or operational systems into enterprise analytics environments.
- Exposure to AI governance, enterprise copilots, and responsible AI adoption frameworks.
- Experience working in technology reseller, consulting, or professional services organizations.
- Familiarity with modern data governance, metadata management, and data product operating models.
- Experience managing strategic partners, vendors, and outsourced delivery teams.
The Perks
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match, 529 College Savings Plan, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
- Competitive Compensation
- Training and development programs
- Major offices stocked with snacks and beverages
- Collaborative and cool culture
- Work-life balance and generous paid time off
Our Commitment
At the core of Trace3's DNA is our people. We are a diverse group of talented individuals who understand the importance of teamwork and demonstrating leadership, character, and passion in all that we do.
We’re committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to grow. We recognize that embracing diversity drives innovation, improves outcomes, fosters collaboration, boosts teammate satisfaction, and builds a more inclusive culture.
As an equal opportunity employer, Trace3 bases all employment decisions based on individual qualifications, merit, and business requirements. We do not engage in discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Any demographic information provided is strictly voluntary, kept confidential in accordance with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulations, and will not be used in employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, or mentorship programs. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process or participate in an interview, please email [email protected].
***To all recruitment agencies: Trace3 does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Trace3 employees or any other company location. Trace3 is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.
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