Manager Data and Analytics

Description

We are seeking an experienced Manager, Data & Analytics to lead our data and reporting initiatives, supporting our decision-making processes with advanced data analytics. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Power BI, Azure Data Lake, and similar technologies, and have a deep understanding of data warehousing concepts to manage vast amounts of data effectively. You will be responsible for managing business intelligence (BI) tools, data warehousing solutions to ensure that our systems provide actionable insights for business success.

• Lead the development and execution of comprehensive data strategies that align with our business goals.
• Oversee data projects from start to finish, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, and deployment.
• Design and maintain advanced data models within data warehouse to support data visualization, reporting needs, and analytics 
• Ensure the maintenance, optimization, and expansion of data warehousing upholding data quality and integrity.
• Collaborate with different departments to identify process improvement opportunities and implement BI solutions to address complex business issues.
• Keep up with the latest trends and technologies in business intelligence, data warehousing, and analytics
• Align with program/project teams to provide solution architecture, design and delivery for BI COE projects
• Establishing measures and metrics for managing workload, work estimates and quality of deliverables from BI team
• Drives standardization of Analytics and reporting across the organization
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team, and actively seek out new technologies and methodologies that can improve the way the team works.

Requirements

Qualifications and Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7 years experience as a hands on data analyst / architect
• 3 years as a Data & Analytics Manager or similar role, with extensive experience in data analytics, business intelligence, and data warehouse management.
• Expertise in Power BI, Azure Data Lake, and similar technologies including data warehouse principles and technologies.
• Must have functional experience in SAP S/4 including CDS views 
• Strong knowledge of SQL, database management systems, and experience with cloud-based data warehouse environments.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the capability to convert complex data from the data warehouse into actionable business insights.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management abilities, with a history of successfully managing BI projects.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively engaging with all organizational levels.

Essential/Preferred Skills:

• MBA or advanced degree in related area
• Lean Process Improvement training and/or certification

Work Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments. 
• Availability to work outside of core business hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays when required for system upgrades or migrations.
• Required to sit or stand for long periods of time. 
• The ability to lift 30-50 lbs without assistance. 
• Local and/or international travel will be required as needed (10-15%) including some extended stays on location for education or deployments. Must have a valid driver's license and Passport.