Director of Research and Analytics

DMI Consulting • los angeles, ca, us • 1m ago

Job Summary: The Director of Research and Analytics will help guide strategic research initiatives and drive high-quality analytics outcomes. This role involves developing and implementing research strategies, managing projects, and ensuring the timely delivery of research findings. The Research Director will collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive innovation, and maintain a deep understanding of industry trends and emerging technologies.

Research Director Duties and Responsibilities

· Develop and execute comprehensive research plans aligned with organizational goals and objectives

· Define research methodologies, data collection strategies, and analysis frameworks to ensure robust and insightful outcomes

· Utilize market data secondary data, and analytics to provide data inspired reports

· Responsible for data integrity by owning all web & mobile analytics data sources & tag management, continuously optimizing & auditing

· Collect, clean and manipulate data to create marketing and growth reports for clients

· Conduct A/B testing and personalization effort, instilling a culture of disciplined statistical analysis

· Guide team on customer journey analysis, heat mapping, session recording and user research best practices

· Collaborate with stakeholders to identify key research areas and prioritize projects accordingly

· Direct research projects from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards

· Monitor project progress, identify potential roadblocks, and implement appropriate strategies to mitigate risks and maintain project momentum

· Oversee the production of high-quality research reports, whitepapers, and presentations that effectively communicate findings and insights to internal and external stakeholders

· Ensure research outputs meet industry standards, are data-driven, and provide actionable recommendations

· Collaborate with internal teams such as product development, marketing, and sales to integrate research insights into strategic decision-making processes

· Present research findings to executive leadership, providing strategic recommendations and insights for business development and growth

· Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscapes to inform research strategies and stay ahead of the curve

· Analyze market dynamics and competitor activities to identify potential opportunities and threats

Research Director Requirements and Qualifications

8+ years of professional data science analytics experience at a high growth company or ecommerce business
Degree (advanced degree preferable) in a relevant field (e.g., Economics, Social Sciences, Data Science, etc.)
Proven experience in research management and leadership, preferably in a related industry
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, with a track record of producing high-quality research outputs
Proficiency in research methodologies, statistical analysis, and data visualization tools
Experience with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, Slack)
Significant experience utilizing data warehouse or CDP to consolidate customer profiles & utilize across owned digital channels
Well-versed in advanced statistical analysis techniques and leveraging BI tools
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Strong leadership and team management capabilities, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence
Foster a collaborative and innovative research environment, encouraging continuous learning and professional growth

Salary Range: $130K - $160K per year base salary depending on educational attainment and work experience

DMI-Consulting is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. The company makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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