Senior Manager, Business Intelligence

Senior Manager Of Business Intelligence

We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Manager of Business Intelligence to lead our BI team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business intelligence, analytics, and data visualization, along with proven leadership and stakeholder partnership skills. This role will play a critical part in enabling self-service analytics, improving data literacy, and acting as a trusted data advisor to business leaders. The Senior Manager of Business Intelligence will oversee the development and implementation of BI solutions, leveraging tools such as Power BI and SQL, and will have prior experience managing and developing high-performing teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & BI Delivery

• Lead and manage the Business Intelligence team, providing guidance, support, mentorship, and career development to team members.
• Develop and implement Power BI strategies and solutions to support business objectives and data-driven decision-making.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data models and high-impact visualizations using Power BI, SQL, and related technologies.
• Monitor and optimize BI platforms for performance, reliability, scalability, and adoption.

Data Enablement & Self-Service Analytics

• Drive data enablement initiatives to empower business users with reliable, well-modeled, and easily consumable data assets.
• Establish and promote self-service BI standards, reusable datasets, semantic models, and certified reports to improve consistency and reduce ad-hoc data requests.
• Partner with data engineering and architecture teams to ensure data availability, quality, and governance align with analytical needs.
• Improve data literacy across the organization by defining best practices, documentation, and training for BI tools and dashboards.
• Define and track adoption metrics to measure the effectiveness of BI and data enablement solutions.

Stakeholder Engagement & Business Partnership

• Act as a trusted data partner and advisor to senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., Sales, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain).
• Proactively engage stakeholders to understand business challenges, KPIs, and analytical maturity, translating needs into scalable BI solutions.
• Facilitate regular stakeholder reviews, roadmap discussions, and prioritization forums to align BI initiatives with business strategy.
• Balance short-term reporting needs with long-term platform and data strategy investments.
• Communicate insights and recommendations effectively, tailoring messaging for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Strategy & Continuous Improvement

• Stay current with industry trends, emerging BI capabilities, and analytics best practices, incorporating them into the BI roadmap where appropriate.
• Contribute to the broader enterprise data strategy by recommending improvements to tools, processes, and governance models.

Direct Manager Direct Reports:

• The Senior Manager, Business Intelligence at the Company reports directly to the Director of Business Intelligence (or equivalent senior leadership position). This role includes direct managerial responsibilities, overseeing a team composed of Business Intelligence Analysts and other BI professionals. The Senior Manager's primary function is to lead this team in the strategic development and execution of business intelligence solutions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives. The role demands a collaborative approach, interfacing with various business units to deliver data-driven insights and facilitating informed decision-making across the organization.

Travel Requirements:

• The Senior Manager, Business Intelligence position at the Company requires occasional travel, approximately 10-20% of the time, to collaborate with key stakeholders and support strategic business initiatives.

Physical Requirements:

• This role is primarily office-based and requires the ability to work effectively in a professional office environment. The physical requirements include the ability to sit or stand at a desk for extended periods, operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, and effectively communicate with colleagues and stakeholders both in person and via digital platforms. The role may occasionally require lifting of items weighing up to 10 pounds. The Senior Manager, Business Intelligence must be able to travel as needed to meet with stakeholders and team members. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Working Conditions:

• The Senior Manager, Business Intelligence position at the Company operates within a dynamic and hybrid environment, balancing time between in-office collaboration and remote work flexibility. This role requires an individual who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting, where effective time management and prioritization of tasks are essential. The position demands frequent engagement with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver data-driven insights and solutions. The successful candidate will demonstrate adaptability in navigating both the virtual and in-person components of this role, ensuring seamless communication and execution of strategic objectives. Regular updates and data presentations necessitate the ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines while maintaining a high standard of quality and accuracy in all deliverables.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Analytics, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in business intelligence, data analytics, or a related field, with demonstrated impact on business decision-making.
• 4+ years of people leadership experience, including hiring, coaching, and developing BI or analytics teams.
• Strong proficiency with Power BI, SQL, and modern BI architectures, including semantic models and self-service analytics.
• Demonstrated experience in data enablement, analytics adoption, or data product ownership.
• Proven ability to partner with business stakeholders, influence priorities, and translate business needs into scalable analytical solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex data concepts in clear, business-focused terms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience working across large, complex data sets.
• Experience in the B2B wholesale industry is a plus.

Competencies:

• Leadership and Team Management: Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team of BI professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture to achieve organizational objectives.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Expertise in leveraging business intelligence tools and methodologies to interpret complex data and guide strategic decision-making processes across the organization.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Power BI, SQL, and other BI technologies, with the capability to design, implement, and maintain robust data models and ETL processes that align with business goals.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage with various stakeholders, translating data requirements into actionable insights and comprehensive dashboards.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical capabilities to identify trends and patterns within data sets, driving innovative solutions to complex business challenges.
• Strategic Planning and Execution: Skilled in developing and implementing BI strategies that enhance decision-making capabilities, aligning with broader business objectives and performance goals.
• Performance Optimization: Competence in monitoring and refining BI systems for improved performance, reliability, and scalability, ensuring alignment with current and future business needs.
• Industry Knowledge: Awareness of industry trends and best practices in business intelligence and data analytics, with a proactive approach to integrate relevant advancements into organizational processes.