Manager, Technical Data Analysis

Dealership:

Manager, Technical Data Analysis
Location: Remote (PST Working Hours)
Compensation: $120,000 – $140,000 annually

Lithia & Driveway (LAD) is one of the largest global automotive retailers, providing a wide array of products and services throughout the ownership lifecycle with a vision to modernize personal transportation solutions wherever, whenever, and however consumers desire. With a mission of “Growth Powered by People,” we are propelled by our colleagues and preferred by our customers, making LAD the leading automotive retailer in each of our markets. Our success is fueled by four core values: earning customers for life, improving constantly, taking personal ownership, and having fun. Our entrepreneurial, high-performance culture sets us apart, and our philosophy is straightforward: assemble a team of passionate individuals and cultivate an environment that empowers colleagues to excel. We’d love to have you join us on our journey.

We are seeking a Manager, Technical Data Analysis to lead a high-performing team of analysts dedicated to ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and governance across our platforms. This role is critical to building and maintaining trusted data solutions that power decisions across the enterprise.

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Data Platforms, you’ll drive the execution of enterprise data initiatives, collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, and Design, and guide your team toward operational excellence and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of Technical Data Analysts.

• Define and oversee documentation of data requirements, mappings, and business rules.

• Ensure data quality, validation, and lineage standards are met.

• Manage team contributions in Microsoft Purview (metadata, glossary, lineage).

• Partner with Product, Engineering, and Design to integrate new data sources.

• Act as escalation point for complex data or documentation issues.

• Drive improvements in processes, tools, and communication.

• Support team planning, workload management, and hiring needs.

• Foster a collaborative, knowledge-sharing culture across the organization.

What You'll Bring

• 6+ years in data/business analysis or governance, including 2+ in leadership.

• Strong SQL and understanding of modern data platforms (Azure, Snowflake).

• Experience with metadata tools (Microsoft Purview preferred).

• Proven ability to lead teams, improve processes, and communicate technical concepts.

• Automotive retail/lending knowledge is a plus.

We offer best in class industry benefits:

• Competitive pay

• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

• Paid Holidays & PTO

• Short and Long-Term Disability

• Paid Life Insurance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Lithia Learning Center

• Vehicle Purchase Discounts

• Wellness Programs

High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. We are a drug free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.