Director, Data and Artificial Intelligence

Director of Data and Artificial Intelligence

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.

Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission : to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.

The Director of Data and Artificial Intelligence is a forward-thinking and strategic leader with a strong focus on harnessing data to drive innovation, scalability, and growth. This essential role involves close collaboration with business leaders and technology teams to shape and execute a comprehensive data strategy that aligns with our organizational goals. Your leadership will not only inspire but also act as a driving force for embedding a data-centric culture throughout the organization, making you a key player in our mission to achieve and exceed our ambitious objectives.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING (% of Time)

Building Data Foundations (40%)

• Build the first Data and AI focused team while incorporating existing Data and Analytics teams.
• Foster trust and credibility throughout the organization by prioritizing data requirements and delivering meaningful solutions.
• Engage proactively in business and technical discussions to advocate for best practices in data management and analytics, ensuring these efforts align with key business objectives and deliver quantifiable results.
• Advocate for data quality and governance, ensuring compliance with established policies and standards.

Business Operations / Leadership (30%)

Implementing AI / ML Capabilities and Tools (20%)

Crafting and Executing Data / AI Strategy (10%)

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

If you can do everything listed above, you've got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Office Worker Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear, and sometimes walk and stand. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT This job operates in a professional office environment where standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers / scanners, etc. are frequently used.

Travel

This position requires domestic and international travel up to 10% of the time.

Work Status & Location

This full-time, exempt position is located in the Plano, Texas area.

Relocation

Relocation is not available for this position.

Pay

$139000 - $236300 / year

REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE

We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.

In keeping with our values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our communities, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that our employment decisions are based on your qualifications and merit, and our business needs. Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful background investigation and drug test. Simpson Strong-Tie's drug policy is based upon Federal Law, and therefore will screen applicants for amphetamines, including methamphetamines, cocaine, phencyclidine and opiates.

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