Manager, Analytics (Demand, Planning and Forecasting)

What You'll Contribute As the Manager of Data Analytics, you will lead a team of data analysts to develop insights that drive business growth and optimization. You will analyze complex data, identify patterns and trends, and present findings to inform decision making at all levels of the organization. What You'll Do Lead a team of data analysts to develop and implement analytical frameworks to uncover insights and improve business performance. Analyze complex data sets to identify patterns and trends that drive business growth. Develop models and forecasts to support business planning and decision‑making. Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership to influence strategic decision‑making. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to understand business objectives and provide insights to inform business strategies. Ensure data integrity and accuracy by monitoring data sources and implementing quality control processes. Stay up‑to‑date with industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation and continuous improvement. Requirements Minimum: Demonstrated ability to lead and manage analytics projects and deliver high‑quality analytics insights and recommendations. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex data in a clear and concise manner to stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Strong problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across departments and functions. Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar. Experience with SQL, Python, R, or other programming languages commonly used in analytics. Preferred: Bachelor's or Master's degree in mathematics, statistics, economics, computer science, or related field. 5+ years of experience in prescriptive and predictive analytics, with at least 2 years of experience managing a team of analysts. Experience in financial services, lending space. Experience with leveraging GenAI for reporting and analytics. Benefits Competitive base salaries Bonus incentives Generous PTO, floating holidays and 12 federal holidays observed Support for financial well‑being and retirement 401(k) with employer match Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and more Employer‑paid short‑term/long‑term disability and basic life insurance Flexible hybrid working arrangements Paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement programs Free access to on‑site staffed fitness centers (in Delaware) and gym subsidy (for locations outside Delaware) Confidential counseling support (EAP), health advocacy services and wellness program with financial incentives Tuition reimbursement and family scholarship programs Career development and training opportunities Americans With Disabilities Act The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits discrimination by employers in compensation and employment opportunities, against qualified individuals with disabilities who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of a job. A function may be essential for any of several reasons, including: the job exists to perform that function, the employee holding the job was hired for his/her expertise in performing that function, or only a limited number of employees are available to perform that function. EEO Statement Sallie Mae is proud to be an equal‑opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, gender identity, disability, Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please call View phone number on click.appcast.io and choose option 9. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sallie Mae