Director, BI
SPS North America
| Company | SPS North America |
| Category | Data & Analytics |
| Location | Chicago |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Director |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Last verified | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
Location: Hybrid (Preferred) Job Type: Full-Time
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Business Intelligence & Analytics to lead the strategy, design, and delivery of enterprise Business Intelligence (BI) solutions. This leadership role is ideal for a seasoned professional with 15+ years of experience in business intelligence, data analytics, and data engineering who can drive BI initiatives, lead high-performing technical teams, and partner with Finance, HR, and business leaders to deliver actionable insights.
The successful candidate will define and execute the organization's BI roadmap while overseeing the development of scalable analytics solutions using Microsoft Power BI, Azure, Microsoft Fabric, and modern data platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the strategy, planning, and execution of enterprise Business Intelligence initiatives.
Partner with Finance, HR, and business stakeholders to identify reporting and analytics needs and translate them into scalable BI solutions.
Define and manage the Business Intelligence roadmap aligned with organizational goals.
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Business Intelligence professionals, data engineers, and analysts.
Design and deliver end-to-end analytics solutions utilizing Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, Azure, Data Lakes, Data Warehousing, and Data Pipelines.
Ensure successful project delivery through proper prioritization, estimation, planning, execution, and stakeholder communication.
Build executive dashboards, KPIs, and reporting solutions that enable data-driven business decisions.
Collaborate with global cross-functional teams across multiple time zones.
Ensure compliance with IT governance, security, architecture, and development standards.
Evaluate emerging BI technologies and recommend innovative solutions that improve business value.
Present project status, risks, and strategic updates to executive leadership and key business stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related field.
15+ years of experience in Business Intelligence, Analytics, Data Engineering, or related disciplines.
5+ years of leadership experience managing technical teams and enterprise BI projects.
Expert knowledge of:
Microsoft Power BI
Microsoft Fabric
Azure Data Platform
Azure Data Lake
Azure Blob Storage
Data Warehousing
Data Lakes
Data Engineering
Data Pipelines
Minimum 5 years of experience delivering BI solutions supporting Finance and Human Resources functions.
Strong experience designing enterprise reporting platforms and analytics solutions.
Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, global environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting SAP ERP environments, including SAP S/4HANA .
Functional knowledge of SAP FICO, SD, MM, and PS modules.
Experience within Professional Services, Media, Creative, or Production industries.
Experience implementing enterprise-scale analytics platforms and cloud-based reporting solutions.
Knowledge of structured and semi-structured data formats, including JSON and Parquet.
What We're Looking For
Strategic thinker with strong business acumen.
Proven leader who develops and mentors high-performing teams.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Strong communicator capable of influencing executive stakeholders.
Collaborative leader who thrives in cross-functional and multicultural environments.
Passion for leveraging data to drive innovation and business performance.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to lead enterprise-wide Business Intelligence initiatives that directly influence strategic decision-making across the organization. You'll work alongside executive leadership, leverage cutti