Columbia Sportswear, Inc.:
DTC Principal Visualization Engineer & Product Owner Job in Burlington, VT

OUTGROWN YOUR OWN BACKYARD? COME PLAY IN OURS.At Columbia, were as passionate about the outdoors as you are. And while our gear is available worldwide, were proud to be based in the Pacific Northwest, where natural wonders are our playground.

Every product we make and every task we undertake is inspired by the famous words of our founder Gert Boyle: Its perfect. Now make it better. As pioneers of relentless improvement, we are constantly evolving.

We believe the outdoors is ours to protect and strive to keep our planet healthy. We believe in empowering people to experience the outdoors to the fullest.

And we believe in you.

ABOUT THE POSITIONThe Direct-To-Consumer (DTC) Analytics team is looking for a PrincipalVisualization Engineer tocreate complex reporting and visualizations with embedded calculations on top of existing data models, data sources, and predictive datasets on large-scale projects and ad hoc requests.In this role, you will work with business stakeholderstounderstand requirements, interpret reporting, and present strategic insights to leadership.Lastly, you willcollaborate with developers designing and architecting data models as well as assist in quality assurance and enhancements.

HOWYOULLMAKE ADIFFERENCEPartner with business and business leadership in stakeholder meetings and interpret general business needs into meaningful and actionable reporting and visualization utilizing available datasets and models.

Collaborate with technical team to convert business requirements into technical data requirements for modeling into datasets and models. Partner with developers on model design, architecture, quality assurance, and validation.

Lead demonstrations on analytical tools and concepts including cross-functional knowledge shares identifying best practices, new features, and alternative uses for platform.

Champion data and tools that increase organizational access to data and ad hoc capabilities to help stakeholders to draw conclusions and drive data-informed decisions.

Assist with managing security groups, report security, and developing security protocols.


YOU AREAble totranslate complex functionality into business relevant language

Able to manage projects from beginning to end

Well-versed in retail principles, reporting, and analysis

Well-versed in communication (written + verbal) as well as possess the ability to effectively communication through all levels of the organization


YOUHAVE8+ years of professional experience and mastery of relevant technical or business skillsSkill2

Previous experience in Retail industryrequired

Comprehensive knowledge of visualization platforms required(specific experience in Power BI preferred)

Advanced knowledge of Excel, Power Point and DAX functions

General knowledge of SQL coding and data architecture required


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Columbia Sportswear Company and our portfolio of brands, including Columbia, SOREL, Mountain Hardwear and prAna, know a thing or two about adventures. After all, we've been on one since 1938, working to perfect the art of enjoying the outdoors. Behind everything we make is an employee who's found that the greatest adventure starts with joining a company that strives to do the right thing.


This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.


At Columbia Sportswear Company (CSC), we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. CSC believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.