Business Intelligence & Analytics Manager
Business Intelligence & Analytics Manager
Job Summary:
The Intersect Group is seeking a Business Intelligence (BI) & Analytics Manager for our direct client, where you will be responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of data-driven insights to support strategic and operational decision-making. This role oversees the BI/Analytics team, manages data analytics initiatives, and ensures the delivery of actionable insights across the organization. The ideal candidate combines technical expertise with strong leadership and communication skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Strategy:
- Define and execute the BI/Analytics strategy in alignment with organizational goals.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing BI/Analytics team.
- Partner with key stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into data-driven solutions.
Data Management & Analysis:
- Oversee the development, maintenance, and optimization of data pipelines, dashboards, and reporting tools.
- Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and security across systems.
- Identify trends, patterns, and insights from large datasets to support strategic initiatives.
Technology & Tools:
- Evaluate and implement BI tools and technologies to enhance analytics capabilities.
- Optimize the use of platforms such as Power BI, Tableau, or other BI software.
- Collaborate with IT teams to manage data warehouse systems and ensure scalability.
Collaboration & Communication:
- Work closely with departments such as Marketing, Finance, Operations, and Sales to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Present findings and recommendations to leadership in a clear and compelling manner.
- Develop and enforce data governance policies and standards.
- Performance Metrics:
- Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the impact of BI initiatives.
- Continuously improve BI processes to ensure alignment with business objectives.
Qualifications:
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in BI, data analytics, or a similar role, with at least 2 years in a leadership position.
Skills & Competencies:
- Expertise with BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
- Extensive experience building reports, visualizations and dashboards for different functional areas like Operations, Finance, Marketing, etc.
- Strong knowledge of SQL, data modeling, and ETL processes.
- Proficiency in data quality, profiling and analysis
- Exposure to cloud data stacks (eg., Snowflake) is a plus
- Experience with data science and machine learning is a plus
- Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, R, or similar is a plus.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong leadership, team management, and interpersonal abilities.
- Effective communication skills with the ability to convey technical insights to non-technical stakeholders.
Key Attributes:
- Strategic thinker with a passion for leveraging data to drive business outcomes.
- Adaptability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Commitment to continuous learning and staying updated on BI/analytics trends.