Head of Business Intelligence

As the Head of Business Intelligence, you will lead the company’s data and insights strategy to empower data-informed decisions across all business units. This role is both strategic and hands-on, responsible for developing a data-driven culture, managing BI architecture, and overseeing a growing team of data professionals. You will serve as a trusted advisor to C-level stakeholders, turning complex data into clear recommendations and actionable strategies that influence company direction.

Define and drive the strategic direction of the Business Intelligence function across the organization.

Lead, coach, and scale a high-performing BI team, including BI Managers and data specialists.

Collaborate closely with the executive team and business leaders to translate organizational goals into measurable data insights and KPIs.

Oversee development and execution of data infrastructure, including architecture, data governance, and reporting systems.

Ensure timely, accurate, and secure data access for all decision-makers through scalable dashboards and reporting mechanisms.

Drive continuous innovation in BI practices, including advanced analytics, AI/ML integration, and automation.

Lead cross-functional data initiatives such as forecasting, revenue and cost analysis, customer segmentation, and product performance evaluation.

Maintain and evolve the company’s BI tools and platforms to ensure alignment with evolving business needs.

Promote a culture of data literacy and ethical use of data throughout the organization.

Education & Certifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Business, or related field.

Master’s degree or professional certifications (e.g., CBIP, CISA, PMP, Six Sigma) strongly preferred.

Experience:

8–10+ years of progressive experience in Business Intelligence, Data Analytics, or Data Strategy roles.

Minimum 2 years in a leadership role managing managers or leading company-wide data functions.

Demonstrated experience in scaling BI functions in a tech or financial services environment.

Skills & Competencies:

Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills, with proven ability to influence at C-level.

Expertise in BI and analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Looker, Qlik) and programming languages (e.g., SQL, Python, R).

Strong grasp of data architecture, data warehousing, and ETL processes.

Deep analytical thinking with a strategic mindset—able to balance business intuition with data rigor.

Experience in building data governance frameworks and ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations.

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex data insights in a business-friendly way.

Agile, collaborative, and results-oriented; capable of working in a fast-paced, evolving organization.