Enterprise Analytics Lead — Modern Data Platform Architect

Albany International Corp.; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

On-site Portsmouth, NH

Job summary

Albany International Corp. is seeking a Manager, Enterprise Analytics to lead the strategy, architecture, and operations of the company’s analytics ecosystem.

The role focuses on Microsoft technologies, Azure, and SAP data sources to enable advanced analytics, reporting, and data modeling. The candidate will drive modernization with MS Fabric and integrate SAP data into a scalable data platform, while ensuring governance, security, and alignment with business objectives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years developing and managing analytics solutions in an enterprise environment.
• Leadership with Microsoft Power BI, SQL, SSAS and SSRS delivering SAP ERP and S/4HANA data.
• Experience architecting with Microsoft, SAP, and 3rd party tools such as: Microsoft Fabric, SAP Business Data Cloud, SAP Analytics Cloud, and S/4HANA Embedded Analytics.
• Strong grasp of data architecture principles (dimensional/data vault modeling, semantic layers, ELT/ETL, orchestration, performance tuning).
• Ability to design and operationalize governance in regulated/global environments.
• Track record of leading cross‑functional programs and delivering measurable outcomes.
• US citizen or permanent resident

Responsibilities

• Platform Management: Maintain and optimize the existing Microsoft analytics stack (Power BI, SSAS, SSRS, SAP data replication).
• Modernization Leadership: Lead migrations and new cloud‑first builds (MS Fabric); develop transition and coexistence plans.
• Fit‑for‑Purpose Framework: Create a framework guiding technology selection based on business strategy, performance, cost, compliance, and user needs.
• Data Governance & Security: Collaborate with GIS Compliance and Cybersecurity to implement governance, role‑based access, data cataloging, and security.
• Solution Delivery & Standards: Set standards for semantic modeling, performance optimization, CI/CD, environment management, and cost governance.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with business units to translate priorities into analytics roadmaps and measurable outcomes.
• Vendor & Partner Management: Manage relationships with Microsoft, SAP, other 3rd party tools, and SI partners; evaluate offerings.
• Team Development: Mentor team members, define skill sets and training for analytics platforms, and foster continuous improvement.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Data governance

Strategic thinking

Team development

Analytics leadership

Tools

Power BI

SSAS

SSRS

Azure Synapse

Microsoft Fabric

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Albany International Corp. is seeking a Manager, Enterprise Analytics to lead the strategy, architecture, and operations of the company’s analytics ecosystem.

The role focuses on Microsoft technologies, Azure, and SAP data sources to enable advanced analytics, reporting, and data modeling. The candidate will drive modernization with MS Fabric and integrate SAP data into a scalable data platform, while ensuring governance, security, and alignment with business objectives.