Market & Business Intelligence Manager

DLA Piper; Wilmington (DE); Hybrid; USD 112,879 - 164,525; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

DLA Piper seeks a Market & Business Intelligence Manager to lead analytics strategy and execution, collaborating across firm initiatives. You will manage a team of analysts delivering data products and insights to support decision-making, talent strategy, and business development.

The role requires strong leadership, technical depth, and the ability to communicate with senior executives. A hybrid work schedule is available across multiple U.S. offices.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading analytics teams and delivering data products.
• Strong communication with senior executives and staff.
• Experience designing and executing analytics strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead analytics projects from scope to delivery with timelines and quality.
• Design and implement analytics strategies aligned with firm goals.
• Manage data governance, quality, security, and compliance.
• Partner with Sector Practices, Practice Groups, and marketing teams to deliver insights.
• Oversee development of internal analytics tools for reporting.
• Mentor and develop a high‑performing analytics team.

Skills

Team Leadership

Strategic Planning

Analytics Strategy

Project Management

Data Governance

Stakeholder Engagement

Data Visualization

Microsoft Azure

Python/SQL

Data Mining

AI in Analytics

Education

Bachelor's in Business Analytics

Master's in Analytics

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Python

Azure

Fabric

Job description

Summary

The Market & Business Intelligence Manager, working in collaboration with and in support of the firm’s strategic initiatives, will lead the development and execution of analytics strategies that support firm-wide decision-making, portfolio optimization, and sector intelligence. This role will manage a team of business analysts, ensuring high-quality delivery of data products and insights that power various intelligence initiatives. It will also gather, analyze, and provide insights that inform firm strategy, talent strategy, and business development. The ideal candidate combines technical depth, strategic thinking, the ability to communicate clearly with senior executives and staff, and strong leadership capabilities.

Location

This position can sit in our Reston, Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Raleigh, San Diego, Seattle, Short Hills, Washington DC, or Wilmington office and offers a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership and Development: Manage and mentor a team of analysts, fostering a collaborative, high‑performance culture.
• Strategic Planning and Execution: Design and implement analytics strategies that align with firm goals, including proactive intelligence delivery and client segmentation.
• Project Management: Lead analytics projects from scope to delivery, ensuring timelines, quality standards, and stakeholder expectations are met.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with senior leaders across Sector Practices, Practice Groups, Business Development & Marketing, and corporate groups to understand needs and deliver actionable insights.
• Data Governance and Compliance: Ensure adherence to data governance policies, maintaining data quality, security, and regulatory compliance.
• Tool Development and Enhancement: Oversee the evolution of internal tools for advanced business analytics, workflow automation, and reporting capabilities.

Desired Skills

• Proven success building and leading analytics teams.
• Leadership & Team Management: Demonstrated ability to develop talent and lead cross‑functional teams.
• Statistical Analysis & Data Mining: Proficiency in statistical methods and techniques to extract insights from complex datasets, including expertise with AI for market & business analysis.
• Advanced Analytics: Deep knowledge of analytics methodologies, tools, and technologies, including predictive modeling and segmentation.
• Programming & Database Management: Strong skills in the Microsoft environment (e.g., Fabric, Azure), Python, R, or SQL, with experience in querying and managing large databases.
• Data Visualization: Expertise in Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools to create impactful visualizations.
• Critical Thinking & Problem‑Solving: Ability to approach challenges analytically and recommend data‑driven actions.
• Strategic Thinking: Experience aligning analytics initiatives with business goals and driving measurable impact.
• Project Management: Skilled in managing multiple projects with competing priorities and stakeholders.
• Communication & Stakeholder Management: Strong ability to translate complex data into clear insights and influence decision‑making across departments.

Minimum Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Analytics, Computer Science, Marketing, or related field.

Preferred Education

• Masters Degree in Business Analytics, Computer Science, Marketing, or related field.

Minimum Years Of Experience

• 8 years’ progressive experience working in the business analytics, market research and/or competitive intelligence environment.

Essential Job Expectations

• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.
• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.
• Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required.
• Foster positive work relationships.
• Comply with all firm policies and practices.
• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as working at a computer for extended periods of time, participating in digital/virtual conference calls, and attending meetings as needed.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast‑paced environment.
• Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.

Physical Demands

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Work Environment

The individual selected for this position may have the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement comprised of remote and in‑office work, the requirement for which will be determined in coordination with the hiring manager or supervisor and may be modified in the firm’s discretion in the future.

Compensation

The firm’s expected hiring range for this position is $112,879 - $164,525 per year depending on the candidate’s geographic market location. The compensation offered for employment will also be dependent on other factors including the candidate’s experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).

Equal Opportunity Employment

DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.