Director – Data And Insights

Kilroy Realty is seeking a strategic and technically seasoned Director of Data & Insights to lead the execution of Kilroy’s enterprise data strategy—supporting financial transparency, operational insight, and long-term AI enablement. Reporting to the VP of Enterprise Applications, this role is responsible for building and governing a secure, scalable, and business-aligned data foundation across the organization.

This is a high-impact role in a growing area of focus within Kilroy’s technology strategy, offering meaningful opportunities to shape how data drives decision-making and future innovation. The Director will work closely with the Cybersecurity and Enterprise Applications teams to define and operationalize a world-class data governance framework—enabling secure reporting, enterprise metric standardization, and scalable access to business-critical insights. The role will also collaborate with the Building Operations team, where emerging datasets present a strong opportunity to expand asset-level intelligence and advance operational analytics over time.

This leader will be responsible for overseeing data delivery efforts—including coordination with third-party vendors and consultants—and ensuring alignment with Kilroy’s enterprise architecture, delivery standards, and business priorities. They will work cross-functionally with stakeholders across Finance, Asset Management, Leasing, and Investments to ensure the data strategy translates into measurable enterprise performance outcomes.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical depth, cross-functional influence, and a proven ability to deliver scalable, high-trust data environments that support both current reporting needs and future innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise Data Strategy & Governance

• Lead the execution of Kilroy’s enterprise data strategy in close alignment with business and IT leadership
• Partner with Cybersecurity to implement secure, compliant governance standards across reporting and access control
• Establish consistent stewardship practices and business ownership for key datasets and metrics
• Create trusted, enterprise-grade reporting structures that support decision-making at all levels
• Design and evolve Kilroy’s enterprise data platform (Microsoft Fabric) with a focus on intentional, scalable architecture
• Develop curated datasets, semantic models, and pipelines that reduce redundancy and promote reuse
• Implement development and lifecycle standards that ensure long-term sustainability and performance

Reporting & Analytics Enablement

• Increase enterprise reporting usability and transparency through Power BI and self-service tools
• Standardize reporting processes across business domains to support alignment, consistency, and speed
• Support internal adoption through enablement programs, training, and documentation
• Manage internal data professionals spanning engineering, analytics, and reporting functions
• Oversee third-party vendors and implementation partners to ensure quality, consistency, and cost-effectiveness
• Build and mentor the team with an emphasis on technical excellence, business alignment, and professional growth

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as a strategic advisor and delivery partner for the Finance and Accounting, FP&A, Asset Management, Leasing, Construction & Development, Human Resources and Investment teams
• Collaborate with Building Operations to activate and expand insights from building-level systems and IoT datasets
• Advocate for scalable, business-ready data solutions that enhance performance, forecasting, and strategic agility

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise data, analytics, or reporting leadership roles
• Deep technical expertise in data architecture, modeling, data pipelines, and semantic layer development
• Proven success implementing cloud-native data platforms (Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Azure, or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, operational KPIs, and business performance metrics
• Experience managing internal teams and external data vendors in complex enterprise environments
• Demonstrated success partnering with cybersecurity and compliance teams to build secure, auditable…