Director, Data Operations and Business Intelligence

Job Summary: The Director, Data Operations and Business Intelligence provides strategic and operational leadership to enable data-driven decision making, financial performance management, and scalable solutions execution across the Programs and Solutions Organization. This role is accountable for consolidating and advancing Data Operations and Business Intelligence capabilities, delivering actionable insights, and supporting organization priorities including billing, enrollment, onboarding, and analytics-driven growth. This role is focused on financial rigor, KPI transparency, and organizational centralization. This role partners cross-functionally to execute consolidated reporting, support go-to-market solutions, modernize platforms, reduce operating costs, and expand the use of analytics, automation, and AI. This role balances near-term financial and operational results with long-term capability building, talent development, and a high-performance culture. This role reports to the Vice President, Programs and Solutions. Responsibilities: Lead the centralization of Data Ops and Business intel to drive consistent analytics, reporting, and prioritization across the Programs and Solutions Org Provide analytics and technical enablement to solutions teams using structured prioritization aligned to enterprise value and capacity Develop dashboards, workflows, simulations, and reporting that translate complex data into actionable business insights Support delivery of financial results for programs and solutions organization Enable consolidated financial and KPI reporting that demonstrates value delivered through solutions and supports leadership decision making Partner with solutions leaders and finance on variance analysis, cost management, and financial transparency, including managing T&E and expense discipline Enable and support contract modeling, PBM analytics, network and payor scorecards, and other analytics Support evaluation and transition of platforms to modern, scalable tools that enhance BI and Data Ops capabilities Lead transformational projects to optimize data ops and business intel across Programs and Solutions and Managed Services organizations Ensure secure, compliant, and practical data environments that meet regulatory and enterprise requirements Build and sustain a high-performance culture through clear communication, engagement initiatives, and consistent team leadership Develop, retain, and support talent through regular engagement, coaching, and career development Ensure compliance with all corporate, regulatory, and CIA requirements, including timely completion of required trainings Qualifications: Bachelors degree or equivalent experience preferred 10+ years of experience in a related field preferred Organizational leadership experience preferred Experience partnering with senior leaders across Finance, IT, Operations, Marketing, and Sales Demonstrated success enabling data-driven decision making for go-to-market, onboarding, customer operations, or enterprise initiatives Leadership experience, with experience leading other people leaders preferred Experience working in a matrixed, change-driven environment Ability to travel as needed What is expected of you and others at this level: Provides leadership to managers and experienced professional staff Manages an organizational budget Develops and implements policies and procedures to achieve organizational goals Assists in the development of functional strategy Decisions have an extended impact on work processes, outcomes, and customers Interacts with internal and/or external leaders, including senior management Anticipated salary range: $135,400 – $208,100 Bonus eligible: Yes Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being. Medical, dental and vision coverage Paid time off plan Health savings account (HSA) 401k savings plan Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) Short- and long-term disability coverage Work-Life resources Paid parental leave Healthy lifestyle programs Application window anticipated to close: 04/23/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible. The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity. Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. 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