Manager, Reporting

When you join Sallie Mae, you become a champion for all students.

We're on a mission to power confidence as students begin their unique journey. To help them plan their higher education, successfully finish, and prepare for life after school. To help them Start smart. Learn big.

Students need guidance navigating this important time in their life. They need someone who acknowledges that their education path is unique. They need a partner willing to evolve and not only meet but surpass their expectations. We're changing. Because students need a better way.

We're looking for people who are excited to drive this transformation. To break barriers and think of new ways to adapt, help, and create better experiences for students-and for each other.

This is where diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives matter. It's where you're empowered to bring your authentic self to work.

Feeling your best allows you to do your best. Our benefits take care of the whole you-from physical and mental to financial and professional. You'll get opportunities to further your education and career, support for you and your family (including your pets!), paid time off to volunteer for the things that matter to you, and more.

We're obsessed with impact and making a real difference. For us, that means putting relationships first, asking "why not?" when tackling challenges, and continuously learning new skills.

Come do more than join something, change something. For students, for future generations, for the future of education.

What You'll Contribute:

We are seeking a Manager , Reporting to join our technology organization to support data storytelling and reporting related to agile process improvements. This role is ideal for someone who is highly skilled in Excel, PowerPoint and who thrives on making data understandable, digestible, and compelling-without being responsible for the technical build of the reports themselves.

This is not a traditional data analyst role. The process changes have already been implemented. Now, our focus is tracking the outcomes -analyzing whether the changes had the intended impact and identifying if the right data exists to showcase success. You'll play a critical role in surfacing insights from existing data sources and elevating our internal reporting so that IT leadership can communicate measurable wins.

What you 'll do:

• M anage the reporting process, ensuring the timely and accurate preparation and distribution of management reports, and other reports.

• Develop and maintain reporting templates and frameworks to d istill disparate datasets into concise, visual ly compelling summaries using Excel and PowerPointto communicate metrics and trends.

• Identify if existing datasets (up to 1,000 rows of data) are sufficient to tell the intended story; highlight any gaps or inconsistencies that may limit business impact analysis.

• Translatedatasets into executive-ready narratives that communicate progress, outcomes, and business value.

• Collaborate occasionally with other teams across the organization to obtain supplementary data or clarify source details.

• Maintain and enhance recurring monthly reports and dashboards used to track agile process metrics and delivery trends.

• Assist in evolving the team's reporting practices by recommending ways to better visualize or interpret outcomes over time.

• Use Power BIto view, navigate, filter, and explore dashboards and reports (development experience not required ).

What you have :

• Strong storytelling mindset-you understand how to connect the dots and present data in a way that highlights business impact.

• P roficiency in reporting systems including Excel and PowerPoint , with the ability to learn new software quickly .

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide meaningful insights.

• Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy and quality in reporting deliverables.

• Excellent organization and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines

• Excellent communication skills, both written & verbal, with the ability to present information effectively

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to addressing challenges.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

This role will have a hybrid but flexible 3 days in office policy at our Indianapolis, IN location.

Nice to have:

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field

• 5 + years of experience in reporting, data analysis, or business intelligence roles.

Feeling your best helps you do your best:

Our benefits take care of the whole you-so you can build your work around your life (not the other way around!).

• Competitive base salaries
• Bonus incentives
• Generous PTO, Floating Holidays and 12 Federal Holidays observed
• Support for financial-well-being and retirement 401k 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

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