Senior Director of Data Services

Senior Director of Data Services

Position Summary:

We are seeking a strategic, hands-on Senior Director of Data Service to lead our Business Intelligence (BI), Data Warehousing, and integration platform (iPaaS) initiatives. This leader will be responsible for architecting and delivering a modern, scalable, and insight-driven data ecosystem to support executive decision-making, franchisee operations, restaurant performance, and corporate analytics. You will oversee the full data lifecycle—from ingestion and integration to visualization—leveraging Microsoft technologies including SQL Server, Azure Synapse, Power BI, and modern iPaaS platforms such as Boomi, MuleSoft, or Azure Logic Apps.

Key Responsibilities:

Data & Analytics Leadership

• Define and execute the vision and roadmap for enterprise data services, reporting, and analytics across FAT Brands' corporate and franchise operations.

• Lead the design and maintenance of a centralized data warehouse and data lake architecture built on Microsoft technologies (SQL Server, Azure Synapse, or equivalent).

• Partner with business units (Finance, Ops, Marketing, Supply Chain) to deliver impactful Power BI dashboards and reporting solutions.

Integration Strategy (iPaaS)

• Oversee the evaluation, deployment, and ongoing support of integration platforms (iPaaS) to connect disparate systems across the franchise network.

• Lead data integration projects between POS systems, financial systems (ERP), HR platforms, CRM, and vendor APIs.

Team & Project Leadership

• Manage and mentor a team of data engineers, BI developers, and integration specialists.

• Promote agile, iterative development practices and lead cross-functional data projects from concept to delivery.

• Maintain best practices for source control, deployment automation, testing, and documentation.

Franchise & Restaurant Data Enablement

• Deliver data solutions that support franchisee and restaurant-level analytics (sales, labor, food costs, customer engagement).

• Collaborate with operations leaders to surface key performance metrics and predictive insights through Power BI.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field.

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise data and analytics roles.

• 5+ years in a senior leadership or director-level position overseeing BI and data warehousing.

• Deep experience with Microsoft SQL Server, Azure Data Services, and Power BI.

• Demonstrated experience implementing and managing iPaaS platforms (e.g., Boomi, MuleSoft, Azure Logic Apps, SnapLogic).

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.