Lead Analytics Manager, Demand, Planning & Forecasting

Sallie Mae; Delaware; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Bonus incentives

Generous PTO and holidays

Job summary

Sallie Mae is seeking a Manager, Analytics (Demand, Planning and Forecasting) to lead a team of data analysts and deliver actionable insights that drive growth and optimization. You will develop models and forecasts to support business planning and decision-making, presenting results to senior leadership.

The role requires strong leadership, advanced analytics skills, and experience with SQL, Python, R, and visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead analytics projects and deliver insights and recommendations.
• Excellent communication skills to present complex data to stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and functions.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (Tableau/Power BI).
• Experience with SQL, Python, R, or similar analytics languages.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of data analysts to develop analytic frameworks and drive business performance.
• Analyze complex data sets to identify patterns and trends guiding growth.
• Develop models and forecasts to support planning and decision-making.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership to influence strategy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align analytics with business objectives.
• Ensure data integrity and implement quality controls across sources.
• Stay updated on industry trends and technologies to drive improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Data storytelling

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in related field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

SQL

Python

R

Job description

Sallie Mae is seeking a Manager, Analytics (Demand, Planning and Forecasting) to lead a team of data analysts and deliver actionable insights that drive growth and optimization. You will develop models and forecasts to support business planning and decision-making, presenting results to senior leadership.

The role requires strong leadership, advanced analytics skills, and experience with SQL, Python, R, and visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI.