Director of Advanced Analytics

Join us at Global Partners as our Director of Advanced Analytics, where your strategic vision transforms the landscape of data analytics. Reporting to the VP of Data & Analytics - the charter of the Director of Advanced Analytics is to architect and implement an innovative enterprise data strategy, driving the distribution and adoption of advanced analytics to drive decision making. In this role you will be playing a key part in aligning our organizations long-term goals with a data-product mindset that champions scalability and reliability in data solutions.

Your mission extends beyond conventional analytics, as you'll lead a team adept in the modern data stack, using tools like Snowflake, Databricks, and dbt. Here, your expertise in sophisticated analytics engineering and your ability to translate intricate business requirements into technical strategies that both drive solutions and inform our roadmap will be pivotal. You'll be the driving force in fostering strong, cross-functional collaborations, ensuring our data initiatives align seamlessly with Global Partners' strategic objectives.

This position is tailor-made for those who find their passion at the intersection of data, technology, and strategic innovation. If you are driven to leverage cutting-edge tools and lead a team towards defining the future of analytics, Global Partners offers you the platform to excel.

Join us and be a founding member of our Central Data & Analytics org, help lead our data-centric revolution and steer our company towards data-informed decisions and groundbreaking innovation.

For over 90 years Global Partners LP has been delivering the energy our communities need to grow, move, and thrive. From Alltown Fresh, with its innovative chef-led creations and guest-focused retail experience, to our vast network of over 50 liquid energy terminals across the eastern seaboard and beyond, Global Partner's integrated network of businesses delivers value day-in and day-out to our guests and customers across the US. At Global Partners we embrace the future, investing in the energy transition with initiatives like GlobalGLO and supporting the communities in which we operate with our charitable work.

We're excited for the next 90 years at Global Partners and what innovative new ideas we can bring to our guests and customers in the future. We're looking for passionate people with great ideas to contribute to our company's future. If you're motivated by what's next, Global Partners can provide you the opportunities to push your career to the next level.

The Types of "Energy" You Bring

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• You are self-motivated and like to take initiative.

• You are a team player with a positive attitude.

• You have strong time management skills.

"Gauges" of Responsibility

• Define, execute, and evolve a forward-thinking enterprise data strategy aligned with long-term objectives, ensuring scalable and reliable data solutions.

• Architect and oversee a unified data and analytics approach to enhance contributions from decentralized teams, establishing a central source of truth for key metrics

• Develop and manage roadmaps for the central analytics group, ensuring timely delivery, go to market and effective change management

• Champion robust data governance, incorporating best practices in compliance, security, and Data management.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Analytics Engineering and Advanced Analytics team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, curiosity, and data-driven decision-making

• Oversee team operations, ensuring alignment with best practices in analytics and agile methodologies (CI/CD, sprint planning, code reviews, etc.) *

• Oversee end-to-end development of data products, dashboards, and pipelines using Snowflake, dbt, Fivetran, Dagster, AWS, Python/SQL *

• Guide the team in transforming complex datasets into actionable insights that align with strategic goals and KPIs *

• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex business needs into data-driven initiatives and technical requirements *

• Partner with business leaders to leverage advanced analytics and insights to drive business impact *

• Advocate for and implement best practices to continuously improve analytics processes, systems, efficiency, and decision quality *

• Build strong, influential partnerships across the organization, including finance and operations, driving adoption of the enterprise data strategy *

• Effectively communicate the data strategy, progress, and impact to diverse stakeholders, including senior leadership

"Fuel" forYou

• Coins!We offer competitive salaries and opportunities for growth. We mean it! We have an amazing Talent Development Team who create trainings for growth and job development.

• Health + Wellness- Medical, Dental, Visions and Life Insurance. Along with additional wellness support.

• The Road Ahead- We offer 401k and a match component!

• Professional Development- We provide tuition reimbursement; this benefit is offered after 6 months of service.

• Give Back! We believe in community support. We know everyone gives in their own way, that's why we offer paid volunteer time-off to you to help an organization of your choice.

The GPS of our Interview Process

• First thing first, if you're interested in the role, please apply.

• A talent acquisition team member will review your resume in partnership with the hiring manager. If your experience would lend to this opportunity a recruiter willcontact you.

• We conduct "in-person" (Teams) interviews and provide additional interview information or other items needed at that time.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ experience in Data Analytics, Analytics Engineering, or Data Engineering, with a minimum of 7 years in senior management roles, demonstrating extensive expertise in these areas

• At least 6 years of experience in people management, including leading, mentoring, and developing technical staff in a dynamic, innovative environment

• Bachelor's or master's degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics,Computer Science, Finance, Economics, Physics, or Engineering

• Expert-level technical knowledge of the modern data stack, including proficiency with Snowflake, Databricks/Sagemaker, W&B, dbt, Fivetran, Hightouch/Census, Dagster/Airflow, AWS, git, etc.

• Strong background in strategic business acumen, with fluency in translating complex business questions into detailed technical requirements

• Substantial experience in product management, including stakeholder management, synthesizing diverse viewpoints, and ROI calculation

• Extensive experience in software development, best practices and agile methodologies

• Proficiency in data analysis tools and programming languages such as Python, R, SQL, and experience with data visualization tools like Looker and Tableau

• Expertise in advanced analytical techniques, ranging from statistical analysis to machine learning, and experience with large data sets and distributed computing tools

• A passion for data quality and systems design, coupled with a curiosity about the best ways for teams and systems to succeed and grow

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, capable of building and maintaining relationships across departments and fostering a collaborative, empowering management style

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex data strategies to a diverse range of stakeholders

We value passion and potential. If you are enthusiastic about a position and think you can make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply even if you don't check every box. We embrace different perspectives, backgrounds and experiences.

Global Partners LP is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a company culture where ideas from all people help us grow, move and thrive. We embrace the diversity of all applicants and do not discriminate against race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation to apply, please contact our recruiting department at 781-891-4000.

*Disclaimer: At Global Partners, we don't use lie detector tests for any employment decisions. We follow all the rules and regulations, so we need to let you know: In Massachusetts, it's illegal to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment of continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.