Director, Data and Analytics

Littelfuse is one of America’s Best Mid-Sized Companies (Forbes) and has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Illinois (Best Companies Group) for 11 consecutive years. With its global headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, USA, Littelfuse is a leading, global manufacturer of electronic components serving more than 100,000 end customers across industrial, transportation, and electronics end markets. We have more than 17,000 employees with operations in 15 countries. From semiconductors to sensors… switches to fuses and more… we produce billions of electronic components that help our customers empower a sustainable, connected, and safer world. In 2021, Littelfuse had net sales of $2.1 billion.

The Director of Data and Analytics will lead Littelfuse’s enterprise data strategy, analytics capabilities, and governance framework to enable data-driven decision-making across all business units. This role is a critical component of the IT strategy for the next 3-5 years, helping position Littelfuse to achieve its $5B growth ambition. We need a pacesetter—a leader who can accelerate progress, set the standard for innovation, and elevate the impact of data and analytics across the enterprise.

As a member of the IT organization reporting to the CIO, this leader will collaborate closely with technology teams and business stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure, and innovative solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy & Leadership
  • Define and execute the enterprise data and analytics strategy aligned with Littelfuse’s growth objectives.
  • Establish governance frameworks for data quality, security, and compliance.
  • Serve as a strategic advisor to business leaders, translating data insights into actionable business outcomes.
• Data Architecture & Analytics
  • Oversee development and expansion of scalable data architecture and infrastructure.
  • Advance the Master Data Management (MDM) strategy by improving existing programs, executing new plans to cover known gaps, and creating a culture of master data hygiene throughout the organization.  
  • Drive adoption of advanced analytics, predictive modeling, and AI-enabled solutions.
  • Manage the Data Lake infrastructure to ensure integration and delivery of data from multiple sources for comprehensive reporting and insights.
  • Co-lead the future-state ERP strategic roadmap, leading the data & analytics workstream.
• Team Development
  • Build and lead a high-performing analytics team within the IT organization, and drive a federated model to instill related capabilities throughout Littelfuse.
  • Foster continuous learning and innovation; develop career paths for analytics talent.
• Business Partnership
  • Collaborate with Finance, Operations, IT, and BU leaders to identify opportunities for leveraging data to improve performance.
  • Present complex data insights in a clear, compelling manner to non-technical stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in data analytics, including 5+ years in leadership roles.
• Proven expertise in data architecture, governance, and advanced analytics tools (SQL, Python, R, Tableau, Power BI).
• Strong business acumen and ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience implementing cloud-based data platforms and automation solutions.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with Industry 4.0, IoT, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial sectors.
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks and cybersecurity best practices.

Littelfuse is an equal opportunity employer committed to empowering every associate to make a difference — everywhere, every day.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) with company match and annual contribution

• Paid time off and 11 holidays

• $850 Lifestyle Spending Account

• Lean Six Sigma certification and career development opportunities

• Life, disability, and voluntary insurance options

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Salary Range:

$158,500 - $254,620

The salary offered will vary depending on your location, job-related skills, knowledge, and experience.