ABOUT METRC 

Metrc is the most trusted and experienced provider of cannabis regulatory systems in the United States and is growing extremely rapidly to expand globally. We provide a solution that combines advanced software, radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology, a dedicated customer-support team, and a secure database to track and trace cannabis from growth, harvest, and processing to testing, transport, and sale.  As Director of Data Platform, you will have the opportunity to thrive in a fast-moving, fluid environment, and be passionate about implementing change, great processes and procedures in a commercial setting at a fast-growing technology company. 

GENERAL OVERVIEW 

The Director of Data Platform will lead a team of two data engineers and four BI specialists to deliver a robust data platform that serves external customers and internal cross-functional teams (Sales, Customer Success, Senior Leadership, etc.). This role will oversee the end-to-end data ecosystem, including our data lake (Snowflake, Databricks, Domo, Tableau) and potentially real-time transactional databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB). As a hands-on leader, you will drive technical innovation, ensure regulatory compliance, and align data initiatives with business?objectives?in a fast-paced, regulated environment.?  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Core duties and responsibilities include the following.  

Company Culture and Values 

• Embodies?Metrc’s?Core Values? 

Strategic Leadership  

• Define and execute a comprehensive data strategy to support external customers (state regulators, cannabis businesses) and internal teams (Sales, Customer Success, Senior Leadership).? 
• Partner with the CTO and cross-functional leaders to align data initiatives with business goals, ensuring scalability, performance, and compliance.? 
• Drive the transition of the Data team to serve both internal and external data needs, delivering dashboards, reports, and analytics solutions.? 

Data Platform Management  

• Oversee the architecture, development, and maintenance of the data lake (Snowflake, Databricks) and BI tools (Domo, Tableau, and alternatives).? 
• Potentially manage real-time transactional databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB), ensuring high availability, performance, and security.? 
• Implement data governance, quality, and compliance frameworks to meet regulatory requirements in the cannabis industry. 

Team Leadership  

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of data specialists, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.? 
• Identify?skill gaps and drive hiring or upskilling initiatives to support expanded responsibilities (e.g., database administration, advanced analytics).? 

Technical Excellence  

• Design and?optimize?data pipelines, ETL processes, and analytics workflows to support real-time and batch processing needs.? 
• Ensure seamless integration of transactional and analytical data systems to provide a unified view for stakeholders.? 
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to enhance the data platform’s capabilities. 

Stakeholder Collaboration  

• Work closely with external customers to deliver compliant, high-quality data products (dashboards, reports, APIs).? 
• Partner with internal teams to develop actionable insights, enabling data-driven decisions across Sales, Customer Success, and Senior Leadership.? 
• Collaborate with external regulatory and licensing partners to support compliance, data quality, and business objectives. 
• Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences, ensuring alignment and buy-in.? 

Additional Responsibilities 

• May perform other additional duties and responsibilities as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS- KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES 

Experience  

• 8+ years of experience in data engineering, data platform management, or related fields, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.? 
• Proven?track record?of building and scaling data platforms in a SaaS or regulated industry (e.g., cannabis, healthcare, finance).? 
• Hands-on experience with data lakes (Snowflake, Databricks) and BI tools (Tableau, Domo, or similar).? 
• Experience with real-time transactional databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB) is a plus.? 
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance and data governance in highly regulated environments.? 

Technical Skills  

• Deep?expertise?in data architecture, ETL/ELT pipelines, and data modeling.? 
• Proficiency?in SQL and modern data stack technologies (Snowflake, Databricks, etc.).? 
• Knowledge of database administration (e.g., performance tuning, high availability) for SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB is preferred.? 
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and data integration tools.? 

Leadership Skills  

• Strong leadership and mentorship abilities, with experience managing small, high-performing data teams.? 
• Ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on technical execution.? 
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.? 

Education  

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field? 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT 

• In-office position 
• Frequently required to sit 
• Frequently required to talk or hear 
• Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard and mouse.