Make your mark. Plante Moran’s technology services team has been awarded Insider Pro and Computerworld’s “100 Best Places to Work in IT” for five consecutive years. We are also previous recipients of the InformationWeek IT Excellence award and the CIO 100 award. If you’re seeking professional growth, like being innovative and challenged, and have a desire to work on impactful business technology solutions, we want to hear from you! 

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Senior Manager of Data and Analytics to lead our data services team. This role will oversee the management, development, and expansion of our data warehouse, semantic models, and analytics capabilities, including database operations, data integrations and visualizations. You will play a key role in driving the organization’s data strategy, ensuring seamless access to data while fostering a data-driven culture. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Azure data services, data warehousing, business intelligence, and team leadership, with a focus on driving business outcomes through data. 

Plante Moran enjoys a “Workplace for Your Day” model which, simply put, means we strive for flexibility and balance while staying true to our principally in-person model. We believe that face-to-face interactions are paramount for individual and collective development, but also encourage individuals to work with their supervisor and team to determine their optimal working environment each day.     

Your role. 

Your work will include, but not be limited to:  

• Lead the development of the organization’s data analytics technology roadmap, ensuring alignment with overall business goals and promoting a data-driven culture. 
• Lead technical decision-making to ensure alignment with the firm’s technology roadmaps and long-term strategy. 
• Act as a key partner to business stakeholders, identifying opportunities to leverage data systems to improve processes, support decision-making, and drive strategic use of information. 
• Communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, ensuring a clear understanding of the value of data analytics solutions and promoting their adoption. 
• Manage the successful deployment and support of a data analytics technology portfolio, focusing on data management, analytics platforms, solution architecture. 
• Oversee the architecture, development, and maintenance of data warehouses, ensuring data and semantic models are user-friendly and support self-service analytics. 
• Drive the development and optimization of data integration processes, including ETL (Extract, Transform, Load), leveraging tools such as SSIS, Azure Data Factory (ADF), and Azure DevOps. 
• Mentor and develop data engineers and BI professionals, providing regular coaching, feedback, and support to foster their growth. 
• Ensure the effective allocation of resources and the management of project timelines and budgets. 
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in data technologies, tools, and methodologies, continuously seeking ways to innovate and improve data systems. 
• Manage relationships with external vendors and partners, ensuring effective collaboration and delivery of data analytics solutions. 

The qualifications.  

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. 
• 10+ years of experience in developing and supporting data analytics platforms, including data warehousing, BI, and big data solutions. 
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing enterprise-wide BI and data analytics initiatives. 
• Proven experience managing all aspects of data warehousing, including designing, building, and maintaining SQL data structures, stored procedures, and ETL processes. 
• Extensive experience with Data integration tools. 
• Prefer strong expertise in Azure Analysis Services, SQL, Power BI, and related Microsoft data platforms. 
• Demonstrated success in leading high-performing teams, coaching and mentoring team members, and fostering professional development. 
• Experience with data governance, data quality, and compliance standards, ensuring the integrity of organizational data assets. 
• Strong consulting and communication skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and articulate the value of data-driven solutions. 
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, delivering results within defined timelines. 
• Experience with vendor management and collaboration with external partners to deliver comprehensive data solutions. 

Our difference.  

On the surface, we’re one of the nation’s largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms. But dig a little deeper, and you’ll see what makes us different: we’re a relatively jerk-free firm (hey, nobody ‘s perfect) with a world-class culture, consistent recognition as one of Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For,” and an endless array of opportunities.  At Plante Moran, diversity, equity and inclusion means that all staff members have equitable and fair opportunities to succeed, in an inclusive environment, with their individual, unique identities. So, what are you waiting for? Apply now. 

This is an exempt position, so you may have to work hours that exceed the standard 40-hour work week.  

Plante Moran is committed to a diverse workplace. We strive to create a culture where each person feels accepted and valued. We believe that each person’s ultimate potential begins with first acknowledging their inherent dignity. When we can recognize — and celebrate — our many human differences, we’re able to create a workplace where all staff feel a sense of belonging and an opportunity to succeed. This allows us to attract and retain the best talent, serve clients through diverse thinking, and better represent and support the various communities in which we live and work. Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Plante Moran maintains a drug-free workplace. 

Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, with the exception of candidates that are bilingual in Japanese and English. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Plante Moran.    

The specific statements above are not intended to be all-inclusive. 

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