Manager, Business Solutions

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Houston, TX

About The Position

We are seeking a visionary and results-driven Business Intelligence (BI) Manager to lead our analytics team within the Procurement department. This role offers a unique opportunity to manage talented BI developers while shaping the analytics strategy that empowers procurement leaders to make data-driven decisions across multiple regions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Analytics, or related field.
5+ years of progressive experience in business intelligence, data analytics, or a related domain, or 10+ years without required education.
Strong experience managing and developing technical teams, preferably in the business intelligence and analytics space.
Expertise in BI tools and platforms such as Power BI, Tableau, Spotfire, or similar.
Proven track record in designing and implementing analytics strategies that drive measurable value.
Deep understanding of procurement processes, spend data, and sourcing analytics in a global context.
Hands-on experience with SQL, data modeling, ETL processes, and data warehouses.
Outstanding communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed organization.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a large multinational corporation or complex organizations.
Certification in relevant BI tools or methodologies (e.g., Microsoft Power Platform, Tableau, Six Sigma, PMP).
Familiarity with procurement technologies (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa) and integration with BI solutions.
Understanding of data privacy regulations and compliance (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of BI developers and analysts, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
Design and execute the end-to-end business intelligence strategy for the procurement function, aligned with the organization’s global objectives.
Collaborate closely with procurement stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into actionable analytics solutions.
Oversee the deployment, maintenance, and continuous improvement of BI platforms, dashboards, and reporting tools.
Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and security in all procurement-related analytics and reporting initiatives.
Champion the adoption of advanced analytics techniques (e.g., data mining, predictive modeling, spend analytics) to uncover opportunities and optimize procurement performance.
Drive initiatives to automate reporting, improve data accessibility, and enhance self-service capabilities for procurement users.
Monitor KPIs, prepare executive reports, and present actionable insights to senior leadership.
Keep abreast of emerging BI technologies and best practices, assessing their applicability for continuous improvement.
Coordinate with IT and data governance teams to ensure compliance with enterprise data standards.