Forest River, Inc. Manufacturing

Data Warehouse Director

Elkhart, IN In person Full-time

Director of Enterprise Data Forest River, Inc. | Information Technology Services | On-Site

Forest River is seeking a Director of Enterprise Data to lead the strategy, architecture, and operations behind our enterprise data capabilities. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who can connect technology, analytics, governance, and business priorities into a scalable data vision.

As a Berkshire Hathaway company, Forest River offers industry scale with entrepreneurial energy. This role helps shape enterprise data across a diverse business serving recreation, transportation, and commercial markets.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead the development and execution of a multi-year enterprise data strategy.
  • Set direction for data warehouse, reporting, analytics, data governance, and AI-related capabilities.
  • Oversee Microsoft SQL Server architecture, performance, reliability, security, and modernization.
  • Partner with business and executive leaders to improve operations and decision-making through trusted data.
  • Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of data, analytics, and database professionals.
  • Drive continuous improvement in data quality, platform performance, governance maturity, and business value.

What You’ll Bring

  • 10+ years of experience in data warehousing, business intelligence, database administration, data engineering, or a related field.
  • Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O or enterprise manufacturing systems experience.
  • Experience with Microsoft Fabric, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory, or related Azure data technologies.
  • 7+ years of progressive leadership experience managing technical teams and enterprise data initiatives.
  • Deep hands-on Microsoft SQL Server experience in large-scale data warehouse environments.
  • Strong knowledge of T-SQL, performance tuning, indexing, backup and recovery, high availability, and disaster recovery.
  • Experience with enterprise reporting, analytics, data integration, and data governance practices.
  • Strong executive communication, business partnership, and team leadership skills.

Preferred Experience

  • Microsoft SQL Server or Azure data certification.
  • Experience supporting AI, machine learning, predictive analytics, or advanced data modeling initiatives.
  • Experience with enterprise data governance, master data management, or data quality improvement programs.
  • Experience leading analytics modernization, cloud data platform, or digital transformation initiatives.

Why Join Forest River?

You’ll help shape enterprise data strategy, influence decision-making, modernize data platforms, and lead a talented team in a culture of practical innovation and continuous improvement.

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