Associate Director, Business Intelligence

NielsenIQ; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 92,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Associate Director in Business Intelligence, where you'll lead a dynamic team dedicated to delivering innovative BI solutions. In this remote role, you'll manage processes and technology while collaborating with clients to drive business value. Your expertise in data analysis and visualization will be crucial as you help transform the BI organization into a revenue-generating powerhouse. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this role offers a competitive salary and a flexible working environment, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in the industry.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare plan

401(k) retirement plan with matching

Flexible working environment

Tuition Reimbursement

Discretionary paid time off

Volunteer time off

LinkedIn Learning

Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; experience in BI or data analysis preferred.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to manage teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of BI professionals and foster a high-performance culture.
• Work directly with clients to develop and deliver BI solutions.

Skills

Business Intelligence

Data Analysis

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Client Focus

Collaboration

Adaptability

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, STEM, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Power Query

SQL

Python

Job description

At NIQ, we deliver the most complete and clear understanding of consumer buying behavior that reveals new pathways to growth. We are looking to add an Associate Director, BI to our team.

Remote based role based in the US. Candidates must be physically located within the US.

Job Description

The Associate Director, BI is an emerging leader dedicated to driving the success of their designated vertical or area within the Customer Success organization. This role requires a working knowledge of both the business and technical sides of BI, with a focus on managing people, processes, and technology to build high-performing teams and deliver valuable, revenue-generating solutions. The Associate Director, BI enjoys working directly with clients to help develop BI solutions and supports the evolution of the BI organization in their region, transforming it into a lead- and revenue-generating function while helping upskill associates to become BI consultants.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing a team of BI professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. Passionate about helping upskill the associates on their team to become BI Consultants.
• Sets team priorities and allocates resources with the guidance, support, and oversight from senior BI leadership.
• Works directly with clients to develop and deliver BI solutions that meet their needs and drive business value.
• Supports lead and revenue generation efforts by responding to requests and proactively identifying gaps in servicing or unmet needs for both BI and NIQ.
• Skilled at building strong, mutually beneficial working relationships with colleagues and customers.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of BI solutions.
• Apply knowledge of BI tools, data analysis, and data management to solve client challenges and optimize BI solutions.
• Contribute to the strategic planning and evolution of the BI organization, aligning BI efforts with broader business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, STEM, or a related field.
• Proven experience in business intelligence, data analysis, or a related field.
• Proficiency in data visualization platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and BI languages (Power Query, SQL, Python). Working knowledge of data warehousing and ETL processes.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop team members. Prior experience in people management is highly desirable.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop innovative solutions to address complex business challenges.

Key Competencies

• Client Focus: Demonstrates a strong commitment to meeting the needs of internal and external clients.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with others to achieve common goals and foster a team-oriented environment.
• Adaptability: Adapts to changing business needs and environments, demonstrating flexibility and resilience, while managing ambiguity.
• Strategic Thinking: Thinks strategically about the future of the BI organization and contributes to long-term planning and development.

Additional Information

This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation of $92,000 - $120,000. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location. This role might also be eligible for a sales-based incentive or performance-based bonus. Other benefits include a flexible working environment, comprehensive health insurance, industry-leading parental leave, life insurance, education support, and more.

US Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plan (medical, Rx, dental, and vision).
• Flexible spending accounts and a Health Savings Account (including company contributions).
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan including company matching contributions.
• Disability insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Discretionary paid time off program and 11 paid holidays.
• Flexible working environment.
• Volunteer time off.
• LinkedIn Learning.
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP).

About NIQ

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.

For more information, visit NIQ.com.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: NIQ is committed to reflecting the diversity of the clients, communities, and markets we measure within our own workforce. We exist to count everyone and are on a mission to systematically embed inclusion and diversity into all aspects of our workforce, measurement, and products. We enthusiastically invite candidates who share that mission to join us. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class. Our global non-discrimination policy covers these protected classes in every market in which we do business worldwide.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

General Business

Industries

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