Data & Analytics Manager

• Identify and prioritize analytics initiatives that support the organization’s data and analytics strategy and deliver measurable business value.
• Develop and maintain analytics roadmaps aligned with organizational priorities and guide the execution of high-impact initiatives.
• Oversee the design, development, and deployment of reporting and analytics solutions using modern platforms and tools.
• Lead and manage a diverse team of analytics professionals, setting clear goals and fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.
• Drive adoption of AI and generative AI capabilities to automate insights, enable predictive analytics, and enhance decision-making.
• Manage a portfolio of data and analytics projects and products, ensuring alignment with business objectives, timely delivery, and adherence to standards.
• Partner with stakeholders to understand data needs and translate them into actionable analytics solutions.
• Promote technical excellence in data modeling, dashboard development, and reporting standards to support accuracy and scalability.
• Track key performance indicators, monitor adoption, and measure business impact to drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with data platform, engineering, integration, and governance teams to deliver the analytics roadmap.
• Maintain compliance with data governance, security, and responsible AI practices while mitigating delivery risks.
• Stay current with developments in business intelligence, AI, and generative AI, introducing relevant best practices and emerging capabilities.

• Bachelor’s degree in management information systems, data science, computer science, statistics, analytics, or a related field.
• Eight or more years of experience in data and analytics, including at least three years in a managerial role.
• Strong experience with enterprise AI assistants, large language models, interoperability protocols, and agent-to-agent technologies.
• Experience developing enterprise-scale data storage solutions, including databases, data warehouses, and data lakes.
• Strong experience with leading business intelligence platforms and cloud technologies.
• Experience deploying data science, AI, and generative AI solutions at enterprise scale.
• Strong program management skills, including experience leading cross-functional projects.
• Proven experience managing a portfolio and developing solution roadmaps.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, including experience communicating with senior leaders in a large organization.

• Must be authorized to work in the applicable country without current or future employer sponsorship. Preferred

• Master’s degree in data science, analytics, or a related field.
• Experience in a complex, data-intensive industry, with an understanding of relevant business processes and challenges.
• Experience with data product management in a large organization.
• Certification in agile methodologies.

Base salary + bonus potential Medical, dental, vision Pension plan Profit sharing 401(k) Relocation assistance paid personal time (PTO) Free two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees, and more

About Versique Versique: /ver-seek/ adj. being both versatile and unique; n. a high-performance recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search, direct hire, and interim hiring solutions. Versique Executive, Professional, & Interim Recruiting is a locally owned and operated hiring and placement firm based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. With specialized practice areas across our three divisions, Versique delivers tailored expertise to a wide range of industries. What sets us apart is our team of recruiters-seasoned professionals who have worked in the very fields they now hire for, providing unmatched industry insight and connections. We believe people are more than resumes-they are transformative, unlocking the potential for organizational growth and success. Versique is proud to be an award-winning company, earning recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal’s Fast 50 list for 2023. We are also consistently recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace and were named a Best Place to Work in 2022 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Let’s find your people, together.