Manager, Advanced Analytics (BI + AI Enablement)

Trinnex Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 123,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith's BI & Reporting team is undergoing a major transformation, migrating from Qlik Sense to Power BI and redefining our semantic layer. We are seeking a Manager of Advanced Analytics to own initiatives from concept to delivery, working with business stakeholders and onshore/offshore teams.

This role emphasizes delivery over people management, focusing on BI strategy, AI-assisted development with tools like Copilot and Claude, and shaping how we build and deliver BI solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 8 years of relevant analytics experience.
• Ability to own advanced analytics projects from start to finish and deliver.
• Strong SQL and data modeling experience.
• Power BI, semantic modeling, and DAX experience.
• Experience using AI tools to improve work (Copilot/ChatGPT/Claude).

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of BI initiatives from scoping through delivery.
• Translate business needs into clear, buildable requirements.
• Partner with architects and developers to redefine CDM Smith BI.
• Champion AI-assisted and agentic development practices across the team.
• Manage timelines, priorities and stakeholder expectations under pressure.
• Review technical direction of Power BI and Fabric solutions.
• Identify process gaps and drive BI delivery improvements.

Skills

Power BI usage

AI tools (Copilot/ChatGPT/Claude)

SQL

Stakeholder communication

Influence without formal authority

Project ownership

Delivery under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power BI

Databricks

Job description

Company Overview

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Job Description

CDM Smith's BI & Reporting team is in the middle of a significant transformation, migrating from Qlik Sense to Power BI, evolving our semantic layer strategy, and actively reshaping how we build and deliver BI solutions using AI‑assisted and agentic development practices. We are looking for a Manager of Advanced Analytics to take ownership of key initiatives from concept through delivery, working closely with business stakeholders, and our onshore and offshore development teams.

This is not a purely technical builder role, and it is not a people management role. It is a delivery and execution role for someone who understands BI deeply, can manage a project with real ownership, and is genuinely excited about how AI and agentic tools are changing the way BI teams work.

The successful final candidate will:

• Take full ownership of assigned BI initiatives from scoping through delivery, including the Revenue Forecast Accuracy effort and future segmentation and reporting projects.
• Act as the connective tissue between business stakeholders and the development team, translating business needs into clear, buildable requirements.
• Partner directly with the Senior Application Architect and Senior Analytics Developer to redefine Business Intelligence at CDM Smith.
• Champion the adoption of AI‑assisted and agentic development practices across the team, helping developers work faster and smarter using tools like Copilot and Claude.
• Manage timelines, priorities, and stakeholder expectations under real pressure, including competing deadlines and shifting scope.
• Review and guide the technical direction of Power BI and Fabric solutions, even when you're not the one building them.
• Identify process gaps and drive improvements in how the team scopes, builds, and ships BI solutions.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to own advanced analytics projects from start to finish, spot early signs of stalled progress, and course‑correct to keep deadlines on track.
• Strong working knowledge of Power BI, including data modeling, DAX, and semantic model design.
• Genuine, self‑directed experience using AI tools such as Copilot, ChatGPT, or Claude to improve your own work.
• Proven ability to influence and drive outcomes without formal authority, particularly with distributed or offshore teams.
• Strong communication skills and comfort working directly with business stakeholders to uncover what they need, not just what they ask for.
• Composure and clear prioritization under pressure, especially when facing competing deadlines.
• Advanced knowledge of SQL.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree
• 8 years of relevant experience

Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a college degree.

Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Fabric, Direct Lake, or Databricks.
• Background in a consulting, agency, or client‑services environment.
• Exposure to agentic development concepts or workflows.
• Experience partnering with offshore or distributed development teams.

Amount of Travel Required

10% or less

EEO Statement

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Background Check and Drug Testing Information

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.

Massachusetts Applicants

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Additional Pay Range Information

CDM Smith is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for the geographic location assigned to the position. In addition to geographic location, a candidate’s salary is determined by several other factors including, but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, relevant work experience, skills, required certifications, and education/training.

Additional Compensation

All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

Visa Sponsorship Available

No-We will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position

Pay Range Max

USD $214,510.00

Pay Range Min

USD $122,595.00