Director, Business Intelligence & Analytics (BIA) - USA Remote

Director, Business Intelligence & Analytics (BIA)

Company: Turnitin LLC

Location: Remote (USA)

Turnitin LLC is seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Business Intelligence & Analytics to lead our analytics function and drive data-driven decision-making across the organization. This is a strategic leadership role designed for a senior professional with deep expertise in business intelligence, data analytics, and team management.

About the Role

As Director of Business Intelligence & Analytics, you will be responsible for establishing and executing the company's analytics strategy, building and leading a high-performing analytics team, and partnering with executive leadership to translate complex data into actionable business insights. This role reports directly to senior management and plays a critical part in shaping the company's data culture and competitive positioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a comprehensive business intelligence and analytics strategy aligned with company objectives and market opportunities
• Team Building & Development: Recruit, mentor, and manage a team of data analysts, engineers, and specialists; foster a culture of excellence and continuous learning
• Data Infrastructure: Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of robust data pipelines, data warehouses, and analytics platforms that support enterprise-scale operations
• Dashboard & Reporting: Create and maintain executive dashboards, KPI frameworks, and performance metrics that drive organizational visibility and accountability
• Advanced Analytics: Lead initiatives in predictive analytics, machine learning, and statistical modeling to uncover growth opportunities and optimize business performance
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate cross-functionally with product, finance, marketing, operations, and customer success teams to understand analytical needs and deliver actionable insights
• Data Governance: Establish data quality standards, governance frameworks, and security protocols to ensure data integrity and compliance
• Budget Management: Manage analytics department budgets, tool selections, and resource allocation to maximize ROI

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in business intelligence, data analytics, or related fields
• 5+ years in a leadership or senior management capacity, leading teams of 5+ members
• Advanced proficiency with BI tools (Tableau, Power BI, Looker, or similar) and SQL
• Strong background in data warehouse design, ETL processes, and data modeling
• Proven expertise with cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) and modern data architectures
• Experience with Python, R, or other programming languages for statistical analysis and modeling
• Demonstrated ability to translate business problems into analytical solutions
• Exceptional communication skills; ability to present complex data insights to non-technical executives
• Experience in SaaS, EdTech, or enterprise software environments is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent professional experience)

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Master's degree in Data Science, Business Analytics, or MBA
• Experience with machine learning frameworks and deployment
• Knowledge of product analytics and user behavior analysis
• Background in financial or operational analytics
• Familiarity with agile analytics methodologies

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement benefits
• Fully remote work environment with flexibility
• Opportunity to build and lead a world-class analytics organization
• Access to cutting-edge data tools and technologies
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Collaborative culture with mission-driven colleagues
• Impact in the education technology sector serving millions of students globally

About Turnitin

Turnitin LLC is a leading provider of academic integrity and learning solutions used by educational institutions, publishers, and corporations worldwide. Our mission is to improve teaching and learning through technology that promotes integrity and innovation in academic work.

This remote position offers the flexibility to work from anywhere in the USA while collaborating with a talented, distributed team. You will have the opportunity to shape the future of data analytics at a respected, growing organization in the education technology space.

💰 Compensation not publicly listed. Market estimate for similar roles: from $200K, varying by experience and location.