Senior Manager - Business Intelligence

H-GAC - Houston, TX

Full-time - Senior

Houston, TX

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About the position

We are seeking an experienced and innovative Business Intelligence (BI) Senior Manager with a strong focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will drive data-driven decision-making by integrating cutting-edge AI solutions into BI strategies, transforming business insights into competitive advantages. You will lead a team of data analysts, BI developers, and AI specialists, ensuring the organization maximizes the use of data and AI technologies for strategic growth and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the creation of a data warehouse/data lake from various departments.
• Lead and develop the BI team in creating, maintaining, and improving data analytics, visualization, and reporting frameworks.
• Develop the strategy for data value chain and predictive modeling in alignment with the organization's overall vision.
• Integrate AI/ML tools into existing BI systems to optimize predictive analytics, automation, and forecasting capabilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align AI-driven BI strategies with business goals and objectives.
• Design, develop, and deploy scalable BI solutions that leverage AI to provide actionable insights and streamline processes.
• Monitor and analyze data trends and patterns, providing insights to senior leadership to drive business decisions.
• Evaluate and implement new AI technologies to enhance data extraction, processing, and interpretation.
• Design the overall strategy for the organization's dashboards with meaningful KPIs and metrics.
• Design ad-hoc intelligent environment to allow various department to drill down into greater details and discover what is affecting performance, uncover root causes, and identify trends.
• Oversee data governance and quality control processes to ensure accurate, timely, and reliable reporting.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in BI, AI, and machine learning technologies, bringing innovative solutions to the organization.

Requirements

• Strong expertise in BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Looker) and data warehousing modeling (e.g., dimensional).
• Demonstrated experience with AI and machine learning tools (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Azure ML, or similar platforms).
• Advanced proficiency in SQL, Python, R, or other relevant programming languages.
• Proven track record of integrating AI/ML models into BI frameworks to enhance business decision-making.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Experience in data modeling, ETL processes, and advanced analytics.
• A passion for innovation, with a strong focus on improving business processes through technology.

Nice-to-haves

• Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Business Analytics, or a related field (Master's preferred).
• PMP certification.
• 10+ years of experience in Business Intelligence, Data Analytics, or related roles, with at least 5 years of leadership experience.
• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and working with large datasets.
• Knowledge of natural language processing (NLP), computer vision, or other advanced AI applications.
• Project management experience in delivering end-to-end BI/AI projects.
• Experience working with transportation agencies, air quality or environmental agencies, or local or regional government, (MPO experience preferred).
• Professional certifications or licenses such as CPA, CBA, etc. (Preferred).