Director, Business Intelligence

Horizon Media•New York, NY

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, Business Intelligence will increase the use of data throughout Horizon Next and ensure team members have the data needed to inform decisions. The role leads the creation of data products and solutions that scale across the client portfolio, drives education and adoption of those products, sets goals for the Business Intelligence team, and represents the team to Horizon Next leadership groups. The Director develops Horizon Next’s data and analytics capabilities, including data modeling, reporting, infrastructure, visualization, and dashboard practices. They partner with technical and non-technical stakeholders to improve existing processes and develop new capabilities. They promote data and analytics adoption, educate non-technical colleagues, and work with clients to understand their data and develop impactful analytics solutions. The role also manages and mentors Business Intelligence Analysts and Senior Analysts, sets the team’s strategic direction and roadmap, guides team members on best practices, and develops processes and tools to strengthen the team.

Requirements

Advanced degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Operations Research, or equivalent work experience.
5 years of experience in analytics, business intelligence, or a similar field.
3 years of experience in media, advertising, or a similar industry.
3 years of experience using SQL in a work environment.
3 years of experience with a cloud data warehouse such as Amazon Redshift, Google BigQuery, or Snowflake.
1–2 years of experience leading a team of technical analysts.
Background in or knowledge of the media, advertising, or direct-response industries.
Background in data or analytics, particularly building analytical processes, automation, and tooling.
Experience working with non-technical users to define business requirements and KPIs and translate them into code.
Strong SQL background and care for code readability and reusability.
Experience managing technical teams.
Ability to create reusable, automatable, production-quality processes that can scale.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Git or a similar version control system.
Experience with Python or a similar programming language.
Experience with Presto, Hive, or Spark SQL.
Experience with BI or dashboard tools such as Tableau, Looker, or Domo.
Experience with dbt (data build tool).
Ability to work east-coast hours is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead data modeling and reporting efforts to make data accessible throughout Horizon Next.
Work with technical and non-technical stakeholders to improve data and analytics processes and develop new capabilities.
Improve and expand Horizon Next’s data and analytics infrastructure.
Build and improve the team’s data visualization and dashboard practices.
Promote the use of data and analytics across Horizon Next.
Educate non-technical team members about data products and how to use data to inform decisions.
Work with Horizon Next clients to understand their data and create impactful analytics solutions.
Manage and mentor Business Intelligence Analysts and Senior Analysts.
Set the strategic direction for the Business Intelligence team and develop a roadmap for achieving it.
Teach and guide team members on best practices and serve as a resource for questions.
Create and implement processes and tools to enhance the skills of the Business Intelligence team.
Set department goals and represent the Business Intelligence team to Horizon Next leadership groups.