Dir Data Strategy

Pay Range:

$145,500.00 - $242,400.00 

Please email HR_Talent_AcquisitionTeam@bcbsri.org if you are a candidate seeking a reasonable accommodation for the application and/or interview process.

 At BCBSRI, our greatest resource is our people. 

We come from varying backgrounds, different cultures, and unique experiences. We are hard-working, caring, and creative individuals who collaborate, support one another, and grow together. Passion, empathy, and understanding are at the forefront of everything we do—not just for our members, but for our employees as well.

We recognize that to do your best work, you have to be your best self. 
It’s why we offer flexible work arrangements that include remote and hybrid opportunities and paid time off. We provide tuition reimbursement and assist with student-loan repayment. We offer health, dental, and vision insurance as well as programs that support your mental health and well-being. We pay competitively, offer bonuses and investment plans, and are committed to growing and developing our employees.

Our culture is one of belonging.
We strive to be transparent and accountable. We believe in equipping our associates with the knowledge and resources they need to be successful. No matter where you’re at in the organization, you’re an integral part of our team and your input, thoughts, and ideas are valued.

Join others who value a workplace for all.
We appreciate and celebrate everything that makes us unique, from personal characteristics to past experiences. Our different perspectives strengthen us as an organization and help us better serve all Rhode Islanders. 

We’re dedicated to serving Rhode Islanders.
Our focus extends beyond providing access to high-quality, affordable, and equitable care. To further improve the health and well-being of our fellow Rhode Islanders, we regularly roll up our sleeves and get to work (literally) in communities all across the state—building homes, working in food pantries, revitalizing community centers, and transforming outdoor spaces for children and adults. Because we believe it is our collective responsibility to uplift our fellow Rhode Islanders when and where we can, our associates receive additional paid time to volunteer.

What you’ll do:

Enterprise Data Strategy & Governance

• Define and drive the enterprise data strategy aligned with business goals.
• Establish data governance frameworks and ensure data quality, documentation, security, and compliance.
• Collaborate closely with the Analytics and AI teams to ensure the enterprise data estate is architected to effectively support critical analytical workloads and AI-driven initiatives
• Partner with business leaders to identify strategic data opportunities and translate them into scalable solutions.

Snowflake Optimization & Architecture

• Lead the design and optimization of Snowflake as a unified cloud data platform.
• Ensure scalable, secure, and cost-effective data architecture across the enterprise.
• Promote best practices for data modeling, performance tuning, and workload management.

Modern ELT & DevOps Practices

• Champion modern DevOps methodologies for ELT pipeline development and deployment.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and monitoring for data workflows.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure robust, reusable, and maintainable data solutions.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Manage direct and indirect teams across onshore and offshore locations.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor and develop talent within the data organization.

Cloud & Technology Enablement

• Drive adoption of cloud-native tools and technologies across the data stack.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to inform strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with IT and security teams to ensure alignment with enterprise architecture.

Perform other duties as assigned.

What you need to succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 7-10 years experience leading implementation of data warehouse or software development life cycle
• 5-7 years management experience or experience leading a team
• Proven expertise in Snowflake, cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), and modern ETL/ELT tools.
• Strong understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD, and data pipeline automation.
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• Experience managing ETL/ELT factory of resources either internal or offshore
• Experience Snowflake, Matillion, dbt, GitHub
• Experience with modern, cloud based data architectures
• Experience with FinOps and managing cloud data assets
• Ability to prioritize requirements and execute multiple critical projects
• Ability to collaborate while dealing with complex situations
• Ability to think creatively and to drive innovation
• Ability to influence up and across the organization
• Ability to motivate, lead and inspire a diverse group to a common goal/solution with multiple stakeholders
• Ability to convert business strategy into action-oriented objectives and measurable results
• Ability to develop and manage a budget
• Strong negotiating, influencing, and consensus-building skills
• Ability to mentor, coach and provide guidance to others

The Extras:

• Project management experience

Location:
BCBSRI is headquartered in downtown Providence, conveniently located near the train station and bus terminal. We actively support associate well-being and work/life balance and offer the following schedules, based on role:

• In-office: onsite 5 days per week
• Hybrid: onsite 2-4 days per week
• Remote: onsite 0-1 days per week. Permitted to reside in the following states, pending approval from the Human Resources Department: Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia
   

Our culture of belonging at Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) is at the core of all we do, and it strengthens our ability to meet the challenges of today’s healthcare industry. BCBSRI is an equal opportunity employer.

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