Leader, Business Intelligence
On behalf of our client, Procom is currently seeking a Leader, Business Intelligence to lead development and implementation of their business intelligence program. Develop and implement business intelligence strategies and business model aimed at leveraging and integrating data and information throughout operations. Enhance the organization's data availability and accessibility through both business and technical initiatives; lead the publishing of information and support organizational value chains in achievement of strategic objectives; and foster a culture of continuous measurement and learning.
Leader, Business Intelligence Job Duties:
- Leads development and implementation of the business intelligence (BI) program, translating strategic objectives into business intelligence strategies, business model, platform choices, operational plans and practices.
- Develops the organization's strategy to influence stakeholder behaviour through data, information, and knowledge, and ultimately generate improved safety outcomes. Carries out a critical role in the change effort within the organization, and with stakeholders.
- Leads design, development and management of complex data and information products that are scalable and accessible to internal and external customers. Identifies opportunities for client-specific offerings and open data, and balances centralized and decentralized approaches.
- Develops a framework of processes, practices and standards to ensure all product development and information sharing is executed with cost-effective, timely, and operationally efficient results. Fosters transparency and ready-access to information, while also establishing the necessary controls to mitigate risks.
- Collaborates within Data Analytics and Decision Science and IT department in developing strategies, identifying optimal solutions, and delivering information services throughout the organization.
- Leads delivery of communication, advice and education that inspires and influences leaders to adopt a changing culture that leverages and integrates data and information in day-to-day operational practices. Oversees assessment of business intelligence needs, and determination of optimal methods and products to support achievement of business objectives.
- Positions the business intelligence program as a provider of trusted information to the Provincial Government, customers and other stakeholders. Provides communication and advice that encourages client behavioural change through use of data and information products.
- Develops status reports at regular intervals to ensure the Director is informed of achievements, and is also alerted to critical issues as they emerge. Proactively leads the resolution of complex, escalated program issues and challenges.
- Leads research and continuously maintains knowledge and awareness of the business intelligence practices, methods and related industry trends.
- Manages reporting employees, involving recruitment and selection; coaching and development; performance management; corrective performance measures and discipline and all related people practices in accordance with policies, practices, and the collective agreement(s). Interprets and applies the provisions of the collective agreement and represents the Employer in confidential labour relations matters.
Leader, Business Intelligence Mandatory Skills:
- A Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or other related discipline, complemented by an MBA and 10+ years of experience in progressively responsible roles in business intelligence in a measurement-intense work environment.
- Includes leadership experience in transforming business through information technology; and demonstrated experience working within IT teams in the delivery of BI solutions.
- Achievement of a relevant professional designation is also required.
- Expert knowledge of business intelligence concepts, practices, and solutions as they pertain to central/ decentralized approaches, use of external data, reporting and self-serve methods
- Expert ability to understand and transform user information needs into visually well-designed business intelligence products
- Advanced business acumen and business ethics to lead business intelligence initiatives and set strategic and tactical objectives
- Advanced and diverse experience in designing and deploying production BI systems
- Advanced understanding of IT systems, databases, and data management, data governance including data integrity
- Advanced communication and interpersonal skills, and political acumen to inspire and lead collaborative dialogue with internal and external customers/stakeholders, establish common ground, and influence change
- Advanced planning skills to translate strategic objectives into business intelligence strategies, business model, operational plans and practices through collaboration with others.
- Advanced analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills to identify and take action to assess needs, address challenges and manage change
- Solid leadership skills to manage reporting employees
Leader, Business Intelligence Assignment Length
Full-time Employee position
Leader, Business Intelligence Start Date
May 2022
Leader, Business Intelligence Assignment Location
Vancouver, BC (primarily works remotely with occasional office visits)
Company:Procom Consultants Group LtdLocation:Vancouver BC CAJob Types:Full TimePost Date:April 4, 2022Valid Through:May 3, 2022