Vice President, Enterprise Data & Analytics

This position is hybrid (onsite Tuesdays & Thursdays) if located in the Washington, DC area or remote for non-local candidates. It reports to the Chief Data & Technology Officer and is only available for candidates with the right to work in the US. 

Enterprise Data Strategy & Architecture 

• Define and lead IJM’s enterprise data strategy, aligning business priorities with data, analytics, and platform investments; 

• Establish a clear target state architecture spanning data platforms, integrations, analytics tools, and AI enablement; 

• Drive the transition from fragmented systems to a connected, enterprise data ecosystem; 

Building the “Data Kingdom” (Federated Model) 

• Design and operationalize a federated data model that connects distributed teams while standardizing core practices; 

• Enable domain ownership of data while ensuring enterprise alignment on definitions, standards, and quality; 

• Identify and connect IJM’s “data brainpower” across regions to accelerate capability growth; 

Enterprise Data Governance & Stewardship 

• Work with the VP, AI and Data Governance to establish and scale data governance, stewardship, and lifecycle management across the organization; 

• Define consistent data definitions, quality standards, and ownership models; 

• Partner closely with Legal, Risk, and Technology leaders to ensure responsible and compliant data use; 

Analytics & Insight Enablement (Beyond Reporting) 

• Move IJM from reporting to insight-driven decision-making; 

• Build a modern analytics capability that includes self-service BI, advanced analytics/data science, and strategic advisory to leadership; 

• Ensure analytics capability serves programs, fundraising, and enterprise decision-making—not just one domain; 

Platform & Capability Development 

• Partner with Data & Technology teams to build scalable data platforms, integration layers, and analytics environments; 

• Rationalize tools and reduce duplication across teams; 

• Lay the foundation for AI-enabled workflows and agentic capabilities; 

Change Leadership & Adoption 

• Drive adoption of enterprise data practices across leadership and frontline teams; 

• Build a data-first culture where data is trusted, insights inform decisions, and teams are empowered by tools; 

• Lead change management, communication, and training initiatives; 

Organizational Design & Talent Strategy 

• Assess current data talent across IJM and define a future-state capability model; 

• Build and lead a high-performing, cross-functional data organization; 

• Identify gaps and hire strategically to elevate enterprise capability; and 

• Participation in IJM’s community of spiritual formation. 

• Eager commitment to IJM's Core Values: Christian, Professional and Bridge-Building; 

• Self-starter with strong initiative; 

• Disciplined with priorities; 

• Strong interpersonal skills and self-awareness; 

• Exceptional verbal and written communication; 

• Flexible, collaborative and eager to support others; 

• Effective team player who fosters collaborative environment; 

• Strategic leader able to translate complex concepts into enterprise-wide alignment; 

• Proven capability to lead organizational change and adoption at scale across global teams; 

• Influences and builds alignment; 

• Highly disciplined, detail-oriented, and outcome-focused with strong emphasis on impact and continuous improvement; 

• Collaborative, service-oriented leadership style in alignment with IJM’s mission and values; and 

• Adept at creative problem solving. 

Upload Resume, Cover Letter & Statement of Faith* in one PDF document. 

*What is a statement of faith? 
A statement of faith should describe your Christian faith and how you see it as relevant to your involvement with IJM. The statement can either be incorporated into the cover letter or submitted as a separate document and should include, at a minimum, a description of your spiritual disciplines (prayer, study, etc.) and your current fellowship or place of worship. 

• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits 

• Monthly commuter and parking benefits in the DC metro area 

• Retirement benefit options  

• Paid leave starting at 23 days 

• 12 holidays (plus early release the day prior) 

• Daily, quarterly, and annual community spiritual formation 

• Robust staff care resources