# Harnham — Director of Analytics

- Generated: 2026-08-22 11:01:41 AM EDT
- Original/canonical posting: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4457510634/
- LinkedIn job ID: 4457510634
- Duplicate note: Likely alternate/recruiter version of LinkedIn 4457500552; both were evaluated because Keith submitted both stable posting IDs.
- Posted: approximately 2026-08-21 06:01 PM EDT (LinkedIn displayed '17 hours ago'); exact timestamp unavailable
- Applicants: 38 applicants
- Work model/location: Remote, United States; Central or Eastern time zones preferred
- Compensation: Not disclosed
- Travel: Not disclosed
- Positioning track: Technical manager
- Fit outcome: FAIL — 73.3%

## Fit decision

FAIL. Analytics strategy, data platforms, Snowflake, SQL, modeling, governance, observability, SaaS data products, AI-powered analytics, executive partnership, and teams of 10+ are substantially supported.

## Direct-match strengths

Analytics strategy, data platforms, Snowflake, SQL, modeling, governance, observability, SaaS data products, AI-powered analytics, executive partnership, and teams of 10+ are substantially supported.

## Hard or material gaps

Hard gaps: compensation is undisclosed for a Director title, and the JD requires deep Looker/LookML plus semantic-layer expertise that Keith's sources do not establish. This appears to be an alternate/recruiter version of Harnham posting 4457500552.

## Weighted evidence map

| Requirement | Weight | Evidence score | Evidence |
|---|---:|---:|---|
| Analytics strategy, roadmap, and architecture | 3 | 3 | Direct TriMark, AWS, and platform strategy evidence. |
| Lead analytics/data teams of 10+ | 3 | 3 | Direct 11-person IDW team and larger prior teams. |
| Customer-facing SaaS analytics products | 3 | 2 | Strong SaaS/data product delivery; embedded analytics is less direct. |
| Snowflake, SQL, data modeling, governance, and observability | 3 | 3 | Direct supported experience. |
| AI-powered conversational/natural-language analytics | 2 | 2 | Direct conversational/LLM and analytics experience, though not this exact product category. |
| Looker/LookML and semantic-layer design | 3 | 0 | Mandatory deep expertise is unsupported. |
| Modern SDLC, GitHub, and engineering practices | 2 | 3 | Direct source evidence. |
| Compensation gate | 3 | 0 | No compensation is disclosed for a Director title. |

## Keyword diagnostic

No resume generated. Direct coverage includes analytics strategy, roadmaps, data platforms, Snowflake, SQL, data modeling, governance, observability, SaaS products, LLM workflows, self-service concepts, GitHub, SDLC, AWS, and executive communication. Looker/LookML and formal semantic-layer depth are unsupported.

## Full normalized job description

Director of Analytics
Location:
Remote (U.S.)
Preference for candidates in the Central or Eastern time zones. West Coast candidates are welcome if comfortable with occasional early morning meetings.
About the Role
We're looking for a
Director of Analytics
to lead the strategy, architecture, and delivery of a modern analytics ecosystem that supports both internal stakeholders and customer-facing data products.
This is a highly visible leadership role for someone who combines deep technical expertise with strong people leadership. You'll lead a team of analytics professionals, drive modernization initiatives, partner closely with Product and Engineering, and help shape AI-powered analytics experiences used by customers worldwide.
What You'll Do
Define and execute the analytics strategy, roadmap, and technical vision.
Lead and develop a team of analytics engineers and reporting professionals.
Own architecture decisions related to analytics platforms, data modeling, and semantic layers.
Drive modernization efforts across analytics infrastructure, reporting, and data products.
Partner with Product and Engineering teams to build scalable, customer-facing analytics solutions.
Lead the development of self-service and embedded analytics capabilities.
Drive AI-powered analytics initiatives, including conversational and natural language experiences.
Establish best practices for data governance, quality, observability, and analytics engineering.
Serve as a senior technical advisor, providing guidance on SQL, data modeling, and platform architecture.
Collaborate with executive leadership to align analytics investments with business objectives.
Must-Have Qualifications
10+ years of experience in Analytics Engineering, Data Engineering, Business Intelligence, or related fields.
5+ years leading analytics or data teams, including teams of 10+ people.
Proven experience building and scaling analytics platforms and customer-facing data products.
Strong leadership experience driving analytics strategy and technical roadmaps.
Deep expertise with:
Looker / LookML
Snowflake
SQL
Data Modeling
Semantic Layer Design
Analytics Engineering Best Practices
Experience building or supporting SaaS analytics products.
Exposure to AI-enabled analytics solutions and modern LLM-powered workflows.
Experience with self-service analytics, conversational analytics, or natural language reporting.
Strong understanding of SDLC, GitHub, Jira, and modern engineering practices.
Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
Nice-to-Have Qualifications
Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar BI platforms.
Hands-on experience with dbt.
Background in travel, hospitality, logistics, or other large-scale service industries.
Experience building embedded analytics products.
Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP data platforms.
Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code and modern cloud architectures.
Ideal Candidate
Brings an engineering mindset to analytics.
Equally comfortable discussing strategy and technical architecture.
Has built and delivered both internal and customer-facing data products.
Leads collaboratively while remaining hands-on when needed.
Thrives in fast-moving environments and enjoys building scalable solutions.
Has a passion for AI, data products, and modern analytics transformation.

## Artifact metadata

- Resume: Not generated under the FAIL fit gate.
- Cover letter: Not generated under the FAIL fit gate.
- LinkedIn connection note: Not generated for a FAIL role.
- Google Drive used: No.
- Archived JD capture: https://files.keithsteward.com/Harnham/Keith_Steward_Director_Analytics_4457510634_JD_capture.md