Senior Director, Data Strategy

CMS At ZOLL, we're passionate about improving patient outcomes and helping save lives. We provide innovative technologies that make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Our medical devices, software and related services are used worldwide to diagnose and treat patients suffering from serious cardiopulmonary and respiratory conditions. ZOLL Cardiac Management Solutions offers a unique portfolio of novel technologies designed to deliver better insights and better outcomes. On any given day, clinicians utilize these ZOLL products for tens of thousands of cardiac patients around the world: LifeVest , the world's first wearable defibrillator, has been trusted to protect more than 1M patients at risk of sudden cardiac death. HFMS (Heart Failure Management system) is a non-invasive, patch-based device that monitors pulmonary fluid levels and has been shown to reduce heart failure readmissions rates by 38 percent. TherOx Super Saturated Oxygen (SSO2) Therapy is the first FDA-approved therapy since the stent 20+ years ago to reduce infarct size in patients with the most severe heart attacks. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. At ZOLL, your work will help to ensure cardiac patients get the life-saving therapy they need. ZOLL has been Pittsburgh's Manufacturer of the Year, one of Western PA's Healthiest Employers, and even one of Pittsburgh's Coolest Offices. But it's our unique opportunity to impact people's lives that makes ZOLL the ideal place to build your career. Job Type Hybrid Job Summary The Senior Director, Data Strategy establishes and leads the product organization that translates strategic goals into executable, organization-wide roadmaps. This leader sets the operating model for digital product management, ensures cross-functional alignment, and drives measurable business outcomes across all use cases (Facilities, Patient Data, Care Teams, Device Data, Data Platform, etc.). Essential Functions Own the vision & product strategy for ZOLL CMS’s data transformation, aligning all use cases to business value, measurable KPIs, and target-state architecture. Build and scale the product organization, including hiring Product Managers, establishing standards, templates, and processes. Drive the enterprise roadmap across business, engineering, architecture, and data teams; resolve prioritization conflicts and dependency bottlenecks. Institutionalize product practices (backlog discipline, continuous discovery, outcome-driven planning). Serve as the executive translator, ensuring business leaders understand what is being built, why, and how it impacts operations. Champion the change from engineering-led to product-led delivery, reinforcing clarity of roles (Product = What/Why; Engineering = How). Ensure alignment with governance frameworks, including clinical, regulatory, data governance, and IT standards. Measure & communicate value delivered across all programs (adoption, efficiency gains, data quality KPIs, cycle time improvements). Escalation point for feasibility considerations, tradeoffs, and high-priority issues impacting scope or delivery. Assess the business needs for expanding the digital and product strategy department. Hire, train, and develop a team. Required/Preferred Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline is required. Master’s degree in a related discipline preferred. A minimum of 10 years in digital product management with experience building/leading teams is required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Strong background in data platforms, transformation programs, and interoperability. FHIR/HL7 experience is strongly preferred. Excellent communicator, facilitator, and cross-functional negotiator. Able to guide teams through ambiguity and drive toward targeted outcomes. Travel Requirements 20% Estimated travel. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Standing - Occasionally Walking - Occasionally Sitting - Constantly Talking - Occasionally Hearing - Occasionally Repetitive Motions - Frequently ZOLL is a fast-growing company that operates in more than 140 countries around the world. Our employees are inspired by a commitment to make a difference in patients' lives, and our culture values innovation, self-motivation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Join us in our efforts to improve outcomes for underserved patients suffering from critical cardiopulmonary conditions and help save more lives. The annual salary for this position is: $180,000.00 to $230,000.00 This position is eligible for an annual bonus in accordance with the company's bonus plan. Factors which may affect starting salary include geography, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Details of ZOLL's comprehensive benefits plans can be found at . Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until this position is filled. For fully remote positions, compensation will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local wage laws, including minimum wage requirements, based on the employee’s primary work location. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or status as a protected veteran. ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.