Senior Manager of Data

Summary

Join MeridianLink as the Sr. Manager of Data, where you will be responsible for fostering data literacy and alignment across the organization by establishing a data center of excellence. You will gather business requirements for the data engineering team to build and maintain database objects within the MeridianLink cloud data platform. This role involves identifying Business Intelligence tools, training users, and providing best practices support. You will manage a team of Data Analysts and cultivate a thriving data community within MeridianLink, ensuring the successful adoption of certified datasets, best practices, and associated analysis tools by data consumers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of experience
• Experience driving data governance initiatives, managing business intelligence resources, and/or leading data transformation initiatives
• Experience with hands-on work with Business Intelligence software and/or defining and deploying Data Governance programs
• 6+ years’ experience working within data-related roles including data management, data governance, business intelligence/analytics, and/or data engineering
• 2-4 years' experience managing people on data teams (data engineering, business intelligence, data science, data governance, analytics, etc.)
• Experience managing virtual teams
• Experience working with key business leaders across Sales, Finance, CX, Marketing, etc
• Demonstrated communication skills, both written and verbal
• Knowledge of core business processes such as Quote to Cash and Record to Report
• Proficiency with software development methodologies such as Agile and experience working with scrum teams and tools such as Jira
• Hands-on experience with Business Intelligence tools such as PowerBI, Tableau, and/or SQL tools
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and in an organized manner

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall success and adoption of certified datasets, best practices, and associated analysis tools by data consumers across MeridianLink
• Manage a team of Data Analysts and establish a thriving data community within MeridianLink
• Responsible for driving alignment of certified data definitions, KPI calculations, and attribution/hierarchies, maintaining a list of supported Business Intelligence/data access tools, and providing training on best practices
• Manage requirements and delivery by maximizing the output of the development team within a scrum framework
• Expected to represent the product backlog items for the data engineering team and participate in stand-up meetings, lead sprint planning, and backlog grooming
• Responsible for staying up to date on and ensuring compliance with data-related laws and relevant subject area knowledge

Benefits

• Stock options or other equity-based awards
• Insurance coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability)
• Flexible paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Remote work