Manager, Data Analytics & BI

Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, Overview The Manager of Business Intelligence & Data Analytics is responsible for overseeing and executing the Business Intelligence roadmap and strategic plan to support eProducts reporting and analytics needs. This position facilitates strategies for governance, design, implementation, integration, and usage of data. Makes tactical decisions related to business intelligence tools and applications. Works with application development team and product managers to determine data requirements and provide creative, data-driven visualization and solutions to support the strategic business decision-making, reporting, and customer needs. Creates processes and database structures; and manages and maintains business data for reporting and intelligence purposes. Manages a team of Business Intelligence (BI) Analysts and Data Engineers team to bring meaningful business insights to the organization from multiple, disparate data sources. Directs the evaluation of new Business Intelligence / Data Warehouse products. Sets policies, standards, and best practices for Business Intelligence. Works closely with other enterprise departments to support organization-wide BI initiatives and related projects. Responsibilities Builds a cohesive BI strategy and roadmap for eProducts, aligning with business priorities and opportunities in support of the vision to transform the company into a business that can compete on an information and analytics level.

Works with the product stakeholders including customers in understanding the business requirements and implementing solutions to support analytical and reporting needs. Define the data elements and data structure that the team should leverage to enable analytical capabilities. Works with application development team to enable the appropriate capture and storage of key data points. Manages strategic, tactical, and operational technical responsibilities associated with BI functional areas such as data governance, reporting analytics, big data, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning. Serves as the product owner for data discovery and data cataloging tools and workflows – championing best practices, data definitions and issue resolution across multiple teams and systems. Lead the BI team by executing a vision for the delivery of information and analytics platforms and solutions to the business’s key stakeholders. Manages, mentors, motivates, and build a team of BI Data Analysts and Data Engineers that drive excellence in delivery. Coordinates business and technical groups to deliver data warehouse and business intelligence capabilities. Manages BI infrastructure and licenses, ensuring high availability, performance and access to all users required skills. Drive the data strategy for the eProducts applications while aligning it with the Enterprise Data Strategy Stays abreast of modern BI technology and works with the BI team to lay a roadmap for BI direction.

Provide an analysis to management and drive a business case to develop Analytics solutions within existing systems that will help streamline and reduce costs. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or other related field OR equivalent work experience. Master’s Degree (MIS or MBA) recommended or PMP. Minimum 7 years of experience managing data related technology implementations projects (e. g. , Data Warehousing, Business Intelligence) Minimum 7 years of experience working with any business intelligence tool such as, Sisense, or Power BI. Must have experience in managing and developing Business Intelligence Methodologies. Must be proficient with the Microsoft Business Intelligence Semantic Model (BISM). This includes knowledge of Power BI, Power Pivot, Tabular and Molap Cubes. Must have knowledge of Power BI architecture which includes, the Tabular model, Role Level Security (RLS) in Power BI, Embedded Power BI implementation architecture and interaction with Web Applications.

Must be able to generate data models using either Kimball or Inmon enterprise data modeling. Must have experience with SSIS when utilized with ETL (Type 1 and Type 2) dimensions. Excellent written and verbal communication Proficient in developing detailed requirement specifications, system documentation, workflow procedures, and data modeling documentation. Communicates system changes and issues to both business sponsors and IT staff. Works independently or as a part of a team to support cross-team architecture requirements. Ability to mentor/coach all levels of staff. Proficient at taking a project from inception to completion including project planning, status reporting, requirements gathering, design, coding, testing and implementation of a quality product. Exhibits strong problem-solving skills and resourcefulness. Uses expertise to identify and analyze problems and assess potential issues to improve applications in a timely manner. Knowledge of Business Intelligence technology trends and directions and can provide the best solution to any problem.

Ability to understand and utilize Cube and Pivot technology. Competent in understanding complex data models. Note: Successful applicants for domestic positions that require travel to a customer site must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by an employee assigned to this position. The description is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities, and working conditions associated with this position. All requirements are subject to possible modification and reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

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