Manager, Business Intelligence

Gallagher Bassett; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Career development

People-first culture

Global reach

Job summary

Gallagher Bassett is seeking a Business Intelligence Manager in the United States to lead a team of Power BI and SSRS developers. You will design, develop, deploy, and support enterprise reporting solutions, while partnering with analysts, project managers, and other tech teams.

You’ll maintain deep expertise in Power BI, SSRS, SQL, Azure, Snowflake, and data warehousing, and you’ll guide architecture reviews, governance, and production support to drive delivery and impact across the business.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a university degree and 5+ years prior relevant experience.
• 10+ years of experience developing enterprise BI and reporting solutions using Power BI, SSRS, SQL, data warehouses, and data lakes.
• 5+ years of advanced Power BI experience (DAX, semantic modeling, Power Query, RLS, report optimization).
• 5+ years of experience with enterprise data platforms (SQL Server, Snowflake, Azure).
• 5+ years of experience with governance, source control, CI/CD, and deployment automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Power BI and SSRS developers.
• Provide technical direction for report design, data retrieval, semantic modeling, SQL development, performance optimization, and production support.
• Develop, troubleshoot, and support SSRS and Power BI solutions.
• Collaborate with analysts, project managers, contractors, and other tech teams.

Skills

Power BI

SSRS

SQL

Azure

Leadership

Data modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Systems / BI

Tools

Snowflake

Azure Synapse

Power Platform

Git

Job description

Introduction

At Gallagher Bassett, we're there when it matters most because helping people through challenging moments is more than just our job, it’s our purpose. Every day, we help clients navigate complexity, support recovery, and deliver outcomes that make a real difference in people’s lives. It takes empathy, precision, and a strong sense of partnership—and that’s exactly what you’ll find here. We’re a team of fast-paced fixers, empathetic experts, and outcomes drivers — people who care deeply about doing the right thing and doing it well. Whether you're managing claims, supporting clients, or improving processes, you’ll play a vital role in helping businesses and individuals move forward with confidence. Here, you’ll be supported by a culture that values teamwork, encourages curiosity, and celebrates the impact of your work. Because when you’re here, you’re part of something bigger. You’re part of a team that shows up, stands together, and leads with purpose.

Introduction

At Gallagher Bassett, we're there when it matters most because helping people through challenging moments is more than just our job, it’s our purpose. Every day, we help clients navigate complexity, support recovery, and deliver outcomes that make a real difference in people’s lives. It takes empathy, precision, and a strong sense of partnership—and that’s exactly what you’ll find here. We’re a team of fast-paced fixers, empathetic experts, and outcomes drivers — people who care deeply about doing the right thing and doing it well. Whether you're managing claims, supporting clients, or improving processes, you’ll play a vital role in helping businesses and individuals move forward with confidence. Here, you’ll be supported by a culture that values teamwork, encourages curiosity, and celebrates the impact of your work. Because when you’re here, you’re part of something bigger. You’re part of a team that shows up, stands together, and leads with purpose.

How You'll Make An Impact

The Business Intelligence Manager leads a team of developers responsible for designing, developing, deploying, and supporting enterprise reporting and business intelligence solutions using Power BI, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), and SQL. This is a hands-on role that combines people management, technical leadership, project delivery, development governance, and business partnership. The manager is expected to maintain strong technical expertise and to personally participate in development, troubleshooting, solution design, and technical reviews when needed. The role requires deep expertise in Power BI, SSRS, and SQL, along with a strong understanding of Azure, Power Platform, Snowflake, database architecture, Power BI architecture, and SSRS architecture. The ideal candidate understands emerging AI technologies and their application to business intelligence, analytics, reporting, and development productivity, with experience leveraging AI-enabled tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Delivery
• Develop, troubleshoot, and support SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and Power BI solutions.
• Build and optimize SQL, DAX, and Power Query solutions, including complex queries, and stored procedures.
• Assemble datasets and semantic models from SQL Server and Snowflake data warehouses.
• Keep Git source code repositories and product documentation updated and accurate.
• Conduct solution architecture reviews and code reviews.
• Oversee production support processes, incident management, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication
• Collaborate with business analysts, project managers, contractors, and other technology teams supporting BI delivery.
• Build trusted relationships with business stakeholders and serve as a technical advisor for reporting and BI solutions.
• Manage deliverables and backlogs across multiple concurrent projects and communicate status, risks, and issues clearly.
• People Leadership
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Power BI and SSRS developers.
• Provide technical direction for report design, data retrieval, semantic modeling, SQL development, performance optimization, maintainability, and production support.
• Manage capacity, priorities, risks, and dependencies to ensure timely product delivery.

About You

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or equivalent experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Intelligence, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Experience in the insurance or risk management industry.
• 10+ years of experience developing enterprise business intelligence and reporting solutions using Power BI, SSRS, SQL, data warehouses, and data lakes.
• 5+ years of advanced experience with Power BI, including DAX, semantic modeling, Power Query, Row Level Security (RLS) and report optimization.
• 5+ years of experience working with enterprise data platforms, including SQL Server, Snowflake, and Azure Synapse.
• 5+ years of experience with development governance, source control, CI/CD, and deployment automation.
• 3+ years of experience leading or managing BI, reporting, analytics, or software development teams.
• 1-3 years of experience utilizing AI-enabled tools and capabilities within reporting, analytics, software development, or business operations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

Compensation And Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being
• Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
• A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership
• The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact

At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace.

If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles.

Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)