Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for an BI Applications Manager for a Full Time assignment with one of our premier Utilities clients in San Jose, CA.
Responsibilities :
- Lead the organization's business intelligence, analytics, and data management strategy, ensuring alignment with enterprise objectives and long-term business priorities.
- Manage and mentor a team of BI and data professionals, providing direction, workload prioritization, performance coaching, and professional development.
- Collaborate with business leaders and stakeholders to gather requirements, evaluate opportunities, and deliver scalable reporting and analytics solutions.
- Drive the development and execution of a BI and data roadmap, including initiatives related to data warehousing, reporting, analytics, and governance.
- Oversee enterprise business intelligence platforms, analytics tools, data integration processes, and related technologies to ensure reliability and effectiveness.
- Establish and maintain data governance practices focused on data quality, ownership, security, and operational consistency.
- Lead cross-functional data and analytics programs, coordinating project activities and ensuring successful delivery of strategic initiatives.
- Provide guidance on data architecture, data integration, and enterprise reporting best practices to support informed decision-making.
- Partner with technical and business teams to identify emerging needs and continuously improve analytics services and capabilities.
- Support service management processes, including change management, incident resolution, continuous improvement, and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Promote adherence to cybersecurity standards, organizational policies, and data protection requirements.
- Occasionally support after-hours work related to critical projects, deadlines, or production issues.
- Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.
Required Skills :
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in Business Intelligence, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 4+ years of experience leading and managing technical teams within data, analytics, or business intelligence environments.
- 3-5 years of experience leading BI, analytics, data warehouse, or enterprise reporting initiatives.
- Demonstrated success developing and executing enterprise data strategies, governance frameworks, and analytics roadmaps.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leaders and build consensus across multiple business functions.
- Experience with SQL, database technologies, reporting platforms, and enterprise data ecosystems.
- Knowledge of data warehousing concepts, data integration methodologies, ETL processes, and modern analytics architectures.
- Experience defining business requirements and translating technical concepts into language understandable to non-technical audiences.
- Strong program and project leadership skills, including coordinating cross-functional teams and priorities.
- Understanding of IT service management practices, including change management and operational governance.
- Experience working with business intelligence and visualization tools to support analytics and decision-making initiatives.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship management capabilities.
Preferred Skills :
- Experience with Tableau or similar enterprise BI and visualization platforms.
- Knowledge of cloud-based analytics and data platforms, including exposure to AWS environments.
- Experience implementing or enhancing enterprise data governance programs.
- Familiarity with Agile and Scrum delivery methodologies.
- Experience within regulated industries or environments subject to compliance and governance requirements.
- Background in advanced analytics, data science, or enterprise reporting solutions.
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SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .
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