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Fractal lists this Technical Program Director - Retail Analytics opportunity in san francisco, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Technical Program Director - Retail Analytics
Fractal is a strategic AI partner to Fortune 500 companies with a vision to power every human decision in the enterprise. Fractal is building a world where individual choices, freedom, and diversity are the greatest assets. An ecosystem where human imagination is at the heart of every decision. Where no possibility is written off, only challenged to get better. We believe that a true Fractalite is the one who empowers imagination with intelligence. Fractal has been featured as a Great Place to Work by The Economic Times in partnership with the Great Place to Work® Institute and recognized as a ‘Cool Vendor’ and a ‘Vendor to Watch’ by Gartner.
Please visit Fractal | Intelligence for Imagination for more information about Fractal
Note: This position is not eligible for Immigration Sponsorship at this time
Role Overview:
The Technical Program Director will lead the Retail Store Analytics engagement and provide strategic direction for the analytics platform supporting Client retail operations. This individual will oversee the delivery of data engineering, analytics engineering, BI dashboarding, and infrastructure support. They will work closely with Client's internal team to ensure alignment with business objectives, manage vendor coordination, and drive innovation in retail analytics solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage the overall CLIENTS engagement, ensuring successful delivery of all project milestones and objectives
Provide strategic direction for data pipeline development, data quality, and BI dashboarding initiatives
Oversee cross-functional coordination between data engineers, analytics engineers, BI engineers, and infrastructure teams
Work directly with Client stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
Drive cost optimization through efficient resource allocation and managed service delivery models
Establish and maintain service level agreements (SLAs) for data quality, infrastructure support, and dashboard availability
Lead vendor coordination, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives
Champion innovation in retail analytics, incorporating new tools and methodologies to enhance data products
Build and maintain a high-performing team with deep expertise in retail data and analytics
Ensure compliance with Client's data governance, security, and privacy standards
Required Experience
12+ years of hands-on experience in data analytics and engineering
8+ years in leadership/management roles overseeing analytics teams
5+ years of experience in retail, e-commerce, or multi-channel business environments
Demonstrated success with vendor management and managed service delivery models
Technical Skills
Strong knowledge / understanding of BI tools: Tableau, ThoughtSpot, Plotly
Experience with AWS infrastructure, Kubernetes, and cloud data platforms
Understanding of data governance, data quality frameworks, and observability practices
Familiarity with geospatial data engineering and analysis
Knowledge of modern CI/CD practices and Git-based workflows
Leadership & Soft Skills
Exceptional strategic thinking and business acumen
Proven ability to influence and align stakeholders across multiple levels
Strong communication skills, with ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences
Experience building and developing high-performing teams
Track record of driving organizational change and innovation
Ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments
Education
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field
Master's degree or MBA preferred
Pay:
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Fractal, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $135,000 - $170,000 with the potential for a higher base depending on experience, skills, and overall fit for the position. In addition, for the current performance period, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus.
As a full-time employee of the company or as an hourly employee working more than 30 hours per week, you will be eligible to participate in the health, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability plans in accordance with the plan documents, which may be amended from time to time. You will be eligible for benefits on the first day of employment with the Company. In addition, you are eligible to participate in the Company 401(k) Plan after 30 days of employment, in accordance with the applicable plan terms. The Company provides for 11 paid holidays and 12 weeks of Parental Leave. We also follow a “free time” PTO policy, allowing you the flexibility to take the time needed for either sick time or vacation.
Fractal provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Worksite address
san francisco, CA, 94199, US
Who can apply
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