Recruitics

Company: Delaware North
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

The OpportunityDelaware North is hiring a Chief Data Officer to join our information technology team at our Global Headquarters. In this newly created role, as Chief Data Officer, you will lead our global data and analytics mindset to foster a data-driven culture. The Chief Data Officer will lead, build and develop a core team as well as oversee our governance and standards, data management, quality measures, data science discipline, and process automation teams.ResponsibilitiesEnable organizational mindset shift from data being a byproduct of business to it having intrinsic monetary value;' treat data as the currency of the organization.Champion the evolution towards a data-driven culture that promotes data sharing, governance, and hygiene while bringing expertise to data security, risk, and compliance.Communicate the data story to stakeholders throughout the business and our external partners; find opportunities to improve guest experience, increase revenue, or decrease costs.Advise the business leadership team on analytics value opportunities on an ongoing basis and translate business problems into specific analytics and technology-enabled solutions.Develop standards and processes for analytics solution development and implementation across all critical functions of the company. Evangelize the latest data science, analytics, and technology trends and their impact on business strategies and operations.Be a catalyst for innovation, through the creation of an innovation charter, experimentation, building of prototypes, and delivery of advanced analytics.Define business goals, identify critical questions to answer through data, including the associated metrics and measurement to do so.Build AI and Machine Learning based intellectual properties and create and empower data stewards organized by data domain to be responsible for data quality measures, standardization and cleansing rules, and remediation efforts.Set clear objectives and success measures for the organization, and provide periodic updates on the performance of the organization.Qualifications15 or more years of overall business management experience in a global organization with a focus on data, analytics, and technology.Documented track record of delivering actionable insights, recommendations, and quantifiable benefits to business leaders.Demonstrated ability to lead complex, strategic, and operational initiatives.Capability to think strategically, balancing a broad range of internal and external factors when identifying problems, proposing solutions, and making decisions.Proven ability to communicate effectively, drive consensus, and influence relationships at all levels.Excellent communication and presentation skills and ability to interact appropriately with all levels of the organization.Demonstrate and foster a sense of urgency, strong commitment, and accountability while making sound decisions and achieving goals. Proven understanding of statistics, structured and unstructured data analysis, predictive modeling techniques, and data visualization, as well as good command of emerging methodologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and the Internet of Things.Demonstrated ability to stay up-to-date with developments at the intersection of data science, technology, and business relevant to the company and drive business innovation through analytics.Recognized experience as a thought leader and innovator in the development of new tools, methodologies, and problem-solving approaches.Experience managing key performance metrics and understanding their respective impact on business strategy; most notably the application of data to drive measurable business results.Who We AreAt Delaware North, you'll love where you work, who you work with, and how your day unfolds. Whether it's in sporting venues, casinos, airports, national parks, iconic hotels, or premier restaurants, there's no telling where your career can ultimately take you. We empower you to do great work in a company with 100 years of success, stability and growth. If you have drive and enjoy the thrill of making things happen - share our vision and grow with us.Delaware North Companies, Incorporated and its subsidiaries consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Delaware North is an equal opportunity employer.

Keywords: Delaware North, Buffalo , Recruitics, Other , Buffalo, New York