Inspire Brands is a dynamic and innovative organization dedicated to leveraging data-driven insights to enhance business decisions. We are undergoing a transformation to streamline our analytical/reporting tools and focus on delivering impactful reports and dashboards through Power BI. We are seeking a hands-on Sr Manager of Business Intelligence to help execute on this transformation and drive our BI strategy forward. This role reports to Sr. Director of Business Intelligence and resides within the enterprise-wide D&A org.

The Sr Manager of Business Intelligence will be responsible for leading the development and delivery of comprehensive Power BI solutions end-to-end. This role requires a deep understanding of Power BI's capabilities and a passion for solving complex business problems through the lens of data. You will need expertise in the full BI lifecycle: requirements gathering, data modeling, reporting, and data visualization. The ideal candidate will have experience in transitioning from various BI tools to Power BI and will play a critical role in driving user adoption and ensuring data-driven decision-making. This is an individual contributor role with an opportunity to manage a small team in the foreseeable future.

This position sits in our Atlanta Support Center, with the expectation to be onsite 80% of the time.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support and execution of the Power BI transformation road map

• Support the transition from multiple reporting tools (Oracle OAC, Tableau, Cognos) to a centralized Power BI platform, ensuring seamless migration and integration of analytical and reporting core set solutions

• Spearhead the design, development, and deployment of Power BI solutions that meet and exceed the needs of various business stakeholders. Note, this is a hands-on player/coach type of a role, hence involvement in designing and building complex BI solutions will be required.

• Manage the work intake and prioritization across the team.

• Help design process and structure utilizing agile best practices around management of the team operations

• Mentor and coach junior BI analysts, developers, and data viz experts, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their reporting and analytical needs, translating them into effective Power BI solutions.

• Advocate for the adoption of Power BI and promote a data-driven culture. Support and host training programs, coaching, lunch-and-learns for end-users to maximize the use of Power BI and self-service analytics capabilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Required Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in CS, MIS, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business intelligence, data analytics, or data warehousing with at least 2 years of experience leading teams and/or projects.

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience with Power BI, including report and dashboard development, data modeling, and scripting.

• Experience with other BI tools (Tableau, Cognos, Looker).

• Proven track-record in leading BI projects and tool implementations.

• Experience mentoring and coaching junior associates

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, or ABILITIES

• Expert in Power BI.

• Advanced knowledge and understanding of data modeling and data warehousing concepts.

• Advanced SQL skills

• Experience working in matrixed organizations and cross-functional teams.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Leadership experience, with a focus on mentoring and developing talent.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Stakeholder management, cross-functional leadership, and project management skills.

Inspire Brands is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 32,000 Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC restaurants worldwide.

We’re made up of some of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands, but we’re much more than just a restaurant company. We’re a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple—it’s an experience. At Inspire, that’s our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.