Inspire Brands is a dynamic and innovative organization dedicated to leveraging data-driven insights to enhance business decisions. We are undergoing a transformation to streamline our analytical/reporting tools and focus on delivering impactful reports and dashboards through Power BI. We are seeking a hands-on Sr Manager of Business Intelligence to help execute on this transformation and drive our BI strategy forward. This role reports to Sr. Director of Business Intelligence and resides within the enterprise-wide D&A org.
The Sr Manager of Business Intelligence will be responsible for leading the development and delivery of comprehensive Power BI solutions end-to-end. This role requires a deep understanding of Power BI's capabilities and a passion for solving complex business problems through the lens of data. You will need expertise in the full BI lifecycle: requirements gathering, data modeling, reporting, and data visualization. The ideal candidate will have experience in transitioning from various BI tools to Power BI and will play a critical role in driving user adoption and ensuring data-driven decision-making. This is an individual contributor role with an opportunity to manage a small team in the foreseeable future.
This position sits in our Atlanta Support Center, with the expectation to be onsite 80% of the time.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Support and execution of the Power BI transformation road map
Support the transition from multiple reporting tools (Oracle OAC, Tableau, Cognos) to a centralized Power BI platform, ensuring seamless migration and integration of analytical and reporting core set solutions
Spearhead the design, development, and deployment of Power BI solutions that meet and exceed the needs of various business stakeholders. Note, this is a hands-on player/coach type of a role, hence involvement in designing and building complex BI solutions will be required.
Manage the work intake and prioritization across the team.
Help design process and structure utilizing agile best practices around management of the team operations
Mentor and coach junior BI analysts, developers, and data viz experts, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation
Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their reporting and analytical needs, translating them into effective Power BI solutions.
Advocate for the adoption of Power BI and promote a data-driven culture. Support and host training programs, coaching, lunch-and-learns for end-users to maximize the use of Power BI and self-service analytics capabilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
Required Minimum: Bachelor's degree in CS, MIS, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in business intelligence, data analytics, or data warehousing with at least 2 years of experience leading teams and/or projects.
Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience with Power BI, including report and dashboard development, data modeling, and scripting.
Experience with other BI tools (Tableau, Cognos, Looker).
Proven track-record in leading BI projects and tool implementations.
Experience mentoring and coaching junior associates
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, or ABILITIES
Expert in Power BI.
Advanced knowledge and understanding of data modeling and data warehousing concepts.
Advanced SQL skills
Experience working in matrixed organizations and cross-functional teams.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Leadership experience, with a focus on mentoring and developing talent.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Stakeholder management, cross-functional leadership, and project management skills.
Inspire Brands is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 32,000 Arby's, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin', Jimmy John's, and SONIC restaurants worldwide.
We're made up of some of the world's most iconic restaurant brands, but we're much more than just a restaurant company. We're a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple-it's an experience. At Inspire, that's our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.
