Progressive Computer Solutions

The Director of Business Intelligence serves as the execution leader for the BI function, responsible for delivering the Business Intelligence roadmap and ensuring high-quality, timely analytics solutions across the organization. This role translates strategic direction set by the AVP into actionable execution, overseeing day-to-day operations, team performance, and delivery outcomes.

The Director plays a critical role in enabling data-driven decision-making, ensuring strong data governance practices, and delivering scalable analytics solutions that drive measurable institutional impact.

Position could convert to Full time position with the client after 6 months at $140K annual salary.

Key Responsibilities

Roadmap Execution & Delivery

• Lead execution of the BI roadmap, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to quality standards
• Drive delivery of key initiatives including:

• Cloud data platform (Azure / Microsoft Fabric)
• Power BI reporting and dashboards
• Data governance frameworks
• Salesforce / Education Cloud analytics
• Advanced analytics and ML use cases

• Translate strategic goals into project plans, milestones, and measurable outcomes
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, standups, retrospectives)
• Identify risks, manage dependencies, and communicate progress to stakeholders
• Ensure adherence to IT intake, governance, and delivery processes

Team Leadership & Development

• Manage, mentor, and develop BI team members
• Build a high-performance, accountable, and collaborative team culture
• Oversee workload prioritization, capacity planning, and delivery consistency
• Partner with AVP on performance management and talent development
• Enable a self-sufficient team capable of high-quality execution

Data Architecture & Engineering Oversight

• Oversee development of BI solutions across the Microsoft ecosystem:

• Azure Data Factory
• Azure Data Lake
• Microsoft Fabric
• Power BI
• SQL Server

• Ensure adherence to data governance, security, and quality standards
• Lead onboarding of enterprise data sources (Salesforce, finance, enrollment, etc.)
• Maintain architecture documentation, runbooks, and monitoring frameworks

Analytics & Reporting Delivery

• Oversee development of executive dashboards and operational reporting
• Deliver analytics supporting the full lifecycle (enrollment, academics, finance, retention)
• Enable self-service BI through governed semantic models
• Support delivery of AI/ML use cases with measurable business impact

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

• Act as primary BI contact for business stakeholders
• Gather requirements and ensure alignment to business outcomes
• Collaborate with IT teams across applications, infrastructure, and operations
• Support executive reporting, KPI tracking, and governance discussions
• Build strong cross-functional relationships through consistent delivery

Strategic & Organizational Contribution

• Support IT leadership in roadmap planning and strategic initiatives
• Represent BI in cross-functional programs and institutional projects
• Stay current on trends in data, analytics, AI/ML, and higher education
• Contribute to continuous improvement of BI capabilities

Core Competencies

• Strategic execution and delivery leadership
• Strong people management and team development
• Data-driven decision-making mindset
• Excellent communication across technical and executive audiences
• Strong understanding of data governance and data quality principles
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Solid technical foundation in modern BI and data platforms

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in BI, data analytics, or data engineering
• 2+ years of people management or team leadership experience
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft BI stack:

• Azure Data Factory
• Azure Data Lake
• Microsoft Fabric
• Power BI
• SQL Server

• Strong knowledge of data modeling, semantic layers, and reporting architecture

Preferred:

• Master's degree in a related field
• Experience with Salesforce / Education Cloud analytics
• Background in higher education
• Familiarity with ServiceNow, Azure DevOps, or similar tools
• Experience delivering AI/ML analytics solutions

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Primarily sedentary role with extended computer use
• Frequent communication via phone, video, and in-person meetings
• Occasional movement within office environment
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds occasionally