Business Unit Lead, Data & Analytics

Mheducation; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Business Unit Lead for Data & Analytics to spearhead the development of business intelligence datasets and reporting dashboards. This role is pivotal in shaping the strategy for data-driven decision-making within the organization. You will collaborate with senior leadership, manage complex data projects, and ensure effective communication across teams. This remote position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the educational landscape, driving innovation and delivering insights that matter. Join a team that values creativity and collaboration, and contribute to transforming education for learners and educators alike.

Benefits

Annual Bonus Plan

Full Range of Medical Benefits

Flexible Work Environment

Qualifications

• 8+ years in analytical roles with focus on quantitative analysis.
• Experience in business intelligence, data mining, and modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead D&A initiatives, analyze data, and drive solutions.
• Manage project intake and maintain relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Quantitative Analysis

Data Analytics

SQL

Python

Data Visualization

Communication Skills

Project Management

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Related Field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Alteryx

Oracle Applications

Job description

Overview

Build the Future
At McGraw Hill, we are dedicated to delivering digital learning experiences that transform education for learners and educators. Our focus is on creating seamless, impactful products that truly benefit our users while supporting growth and collaboration across teams. We foster a culture that values innovation, teamwork, and a balance between career growth and personal well-being.

How can you make an impact?

The Business Unit Lead for the Data & Analytics (D&A) leads the development and deployment of business intelligence datasets and reporting dashboards for one of McGraw Hill’s four business units (K12, Higher Education, Professional, and International) or corporate functions (HR, Finance), and plays a key role in setting and executing on the strategy for this developing area of the company.

This highly cross-functional position is the primary liaison between the business units, the D&A team, and other enterprise teams and is responsible for gathering and translating stakeholder requirements into D&A deliverables. This role will require a mix of technical skills and business savvy and someone who can both dive into the data as well as converse with stakeholders on business priority and value.

This is a remote position open to applicants within the United States.

What You'll Do:

1. Act as the D&A lead responsible for understanding business needs and analyzing data from stakeholders to drive analytical support and/or initiate project escalation with D&A business partners.
2. Partner with senior leadership to develop and execute on strategic initiatives for the Data & Analytics function, while expanding skills related to managing complex data & analytics and leadership capabilities in decision making and strategic planning.
3. Collect, clean, and analyze data from various sources to identify trends, patterns, and insights to drive data-driven solutions and recommendations.
4. Remain creative, responsive and adaptive in a dynamic team environment and have the aptitude and desire to learn new competencies and the ability to independently, resourcefully, and creatively research and implement new solutions.
5. Lead and manage the work intake and project management process for the prioritization of D&A project requests and related activities within the business unit.
6. Create and define best practices for documentation of all key reporting, including identification of control processes and following appropriate change control processes.
7. Maintain effective working relationships with internal clients and partners.

What You Bring:

1. Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience preferred.
2. 8 or more years of experience in an analytical or reporting role with heavy emphasis on quantitative analysis and data analytics or equivalent experience.
3. Demonstrated experience performing complex business intelligence, data warehousing, data mining, modeling, and data analysis work using SQL, Python, Alteryx, and/or similar tools etc.
4. Demonstrated experience using data visualization tools such as Tableau, Spotfire, Power BI, etc.
5. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.
6. Ability to break down complex problems, identify root causes, and develop practical solutions.
7. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with well-established ability to interact well with others to accomplish organizational objectives.
8. Effectively manage relationships with diverse stakeholders and align their expectations.
9. Ability to work well independently and as a leadership member of a team; ability to lead and motivate a team.

Preferred Experience & Skills:

1. Experience Oracle applications and/or other enterprise software.
2. Experience with statistical analysis packages used for data science.

Why work for us?

The work you do at McGraw Hill will be work that matters. We are collectively designing content that will build the future of education. Play your part and experience a sense of fulfilment that will inspire you to even greater heights.

The pay range for this position is between $120,000- $150,000 annually, however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. An annual bonus plan may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical and/or other benefits, depending on the position offered. Click here to learn more about our benefit offerings.