Reporting Services Manager​/Information Technologist IV​/S

Working/Functional Title

Reporting Services Manager

The Reporting Services and Data Science teams are responsible for enterprise reporting and advanced analytics platforms that serve the entire University. Reporting to the Associate Director for Development Services, this position will supervise a combination of employees and contractors, including 2 Tableau Developers, 3 Data Scientists, 6 Cognos Developers, and a Power

BI Platform Administrator. This position is responsible for leading, directing and coaching the Reporting Services and Data Science team while supporting the broader Enterprise Services Department; managing production operations, change management, complex projects, and assigning team resources to the same. As a member of the Enterprise Services Leadership team, the incumbent contributes to strategic planning, policy development, budgeting, and technology direction and manages across the IT organization.

The role will be primarily hybrid, with the expectation to come onsite a minimum of two days per week.

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program, with coursework in an information technology field related to the area of employment; and more than eight years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in an information technology area related to the duties to be performed, including experience overseeing large, complex or critical information technology projects;

or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Broad BI/analytics lifecycle knowledge with leadership in IT teams. Background in higher ed data and university systems. Skilled at managing production BI environments and managing multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines. Familiar with data warehousing, data stewardship, and tools such as Cognos, Tableau, SPSS, SAP, IBM MDM, Kuali Finance, and Power BI.

Proven experience developing enterprise BI solutions, especially using IBM Cognos. Skilled in descriptive, predictive and prescriptive analytics. Strong leadership skills. Excellent written and verbal communication.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.