Senior Manager - Business Intelligence

About Houston-Galveston Area Council 

The Houston-Galveston Area Council is one of the largest regional planning commissions in the country with a diverse service area of 13 counties and more than 7 million people. We are the pulse of our region addressing issues that cross city limits and county lines every single day. 

We make decisions that affect our transportation system, ensure the safety and well-being of our seniors, connect people to jobs, help families recover from natural disasters, preserve water quality for our children, and so much more. We work to make the region a great place to live, work, and thrive.

What will I be doing?

We are seeking an experienced and innovative Business Intelligence (BI) Senior Manager with a strong focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will drive data-driven decision-making by integrating cutting-edge AI solutions into BI strategies, transforming business insights into competitive advantages. You will lead a team of data analysts, BI developers, and AI specialists, ensuring the organization maximizes the use of data and AI technologies for strategic growth and operational efficiency.

• Oversee the creation of a data warehouse/data lake from various departments.
• Lead and develop the BI team in creating, maintaining, and improving data analytics, visualization, and reporting frameworks.
• Develop the strategy for data value chain and predictive modeling in alignment with the organization’s overall vision.
• Integrate AI/ML tools into existing BI systems to optimize predictive analytics, automation, and forecasting capabilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align AI-driven BI strategies with business goals and objectives.
• Design, develop, and deploy scalable BI solutions that leverage AI to provide actionable insights and streamline processes.
• Monitor and analyze data trends and patterns, providing insights to senior leadership to drive business decisions.
• Evaluate and implement new AI technologies to enhance data extraction, processing, and interpretation.
• Design the overall strategy for the organization’s dashboards with meaningful KPIs and metrics.
• Design ad-hoc intelligent environment to allow various department to drill down into greater details and discover what is affecting performance, uncover root causes, and identify trends.
• Oversee data governance and quality control processes to ensure accurate, timely, and reliable reporting.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in BI, AI, and machine learning technologies, bringing innovative solutions to the organization.

Key Qualifications

• Strong expertise in BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Looker) and data warehousing modeling (e.g., dimensional).
• Demonstrated experience with AI and machine learning tools (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Azure ML, or similar platforms).
• Advanced proficiency in SQL, Python, R, or other relevant programming languages.
• Proven track record of integrating AI/ML models into BI frameworks to enhance business decision-making.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Experience in data modeling, ETL processes, and advanced analytics.
• A passion for innovation, with a strong focus on improving business processes through technology.

Do you have…

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable academic discipline or related field of study.
• 10 years of experience working with local government, nonprofit programs, school or in job related duties. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Business Analytics, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• PMP certification.
• 10+ years of experience in Business Intelligence, Data Analytics, or related roles, with at least 5 years of leadership experience.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and working with large datasets.
• Knowledge of natural language processing (NLP), computer vision, or other advanced AI applications.
• Project management experience in delivering end-to-end BI/AI projects.
• Experience working with transportation agencies, air quality or environmental agencies, or local or regional government, (MPO experience preferred).
• Professional certifications or licenses such as CPA, CBA, etc. (Preferred).