Manager, Information Technology (BI)

Are you an expert in business intelligence with a strong background in data engineering? Do you have a passion for turning complex data into valuable insights that drive business decisions? Are you an experienced leader capable of managing and mentoring a team of BI professionals and data engineers? If so, we invite you to join our Bangalore office as a BI Manager.

The Opportunity:

As the BI Manager and Technical Lead, you will be responsible for managing a group of BI professionals and data engineers. You will generate valuable insights through data analysis, visualization, and reporting based on business requirements following a design first approach. This is a role that requires a strong combination of technical and leadership skills.

What You'll Do:

Technical Leadership and Data Engineering

• Play a key role in both technical and leadership aspects of the BI function.
• Oversee a team of BI and data engineers in the Bangalore Office.
• Balance hands-on work with management responsibilities, ensuring that the team is effectively delivering full lifecycle of BI & Data offerings including:
• Structured data models typically in Snowflake
• Semi-structured data models on AWS FSx and AWS S3
• Data pipelines & ETL processes via SQL, Informatica, Python
• Data APIs in Python Flask containers in AWS, GCP
• Leverage AI for analytics and accelerate of development
• Data visualizations and dashboards using Tableau.
• Execute automated deployment processes on Jenkins or GitHub Actions.
• Collaboration with other BI leaders on data strategies and vendor management

Business Requirement Analysis & Technical Specification:

• Assist business analysts with collecting stakeholders requirements.
• Translate business requirements into detailed technical specifications.
• Work closely with the team to ensure accurate and timely delivery of BI and data solutions based on technical specifications.

Training & Mentorship:

• Provide guidance, mentorship, and training to the BI and data engineering team members.
• Demonstrate best practice by on-hands execution of projects along with staff.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the team.
• Encourage knowledge sharing and collaboration among team members.

What You'll Bring:

Experience:

• Minimum 7 years of experience in business intelligence and data engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership role (Manager, Lead, etc.).
• Proven track record of successfully managing BI projects and delivering valuable insights through data analysis and visualization.
• Strong understanding of data engineering concepts and tools, including IICS (Informatica Intelligent Cloud Services) batch and real-time integrations, Python, and SQL.
• Experience leverage data-as-a-service offerings in cloud environments including at least one AI-enabled project.
• Experience estimating and managing vendor costs.
• Knowledge of both SQL and Non-SQL platforms.
• Experience with Tableau or similar for data visualization and dashboard creation.
• Familiarity with automated deployment processes using Jenkins or GitHub Actions.

Leadership & Communication:

• Proven ability to lead, manage, and mentor a team of BI professionals and data engineers.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in English, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in translating business requirements into technical specifications
• Experience managing delivery deadlines within a Sprint development approach.

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, engineering or a related field
• Relevant certifications in BI, AI, data engineering, or data visualization tools are highly desirable.

The Location:

This role will be based out of The Leela Office located on the 4th Floor, Airport Road, Kodihalli, Bangalore- 560008. Our expectation at this time, is that you would work HYBRID – work from our office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays with flexibility to work from home on Mondays and Fridays.