Like.com seeks BI/Analytics Pro
Jun 27th, 2007 by Pedro Sostre
Like.com is looking to hire a Senior Manager of Business Intelligence- responsible for the collection, analysis and distribution of data supporting all critical business functions in a B2C environment.
The position is accountable for the creation and delivery of both standard and ad-hoc reports, as well as the implementation of strategic, analytical analyses to support the continual improvement of the organization’s consumption of critical data. The role is essential in guiding various departments in analyzing data to monitor the health of the business, identify business trends and aid in making strategic decisions
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Create, modify and maintain data infrastructure to support user reporting requirements and data analysis initiatives.
- Partner with key business users to identify, document, and develop new reporting and analytics efforts.
- Partner with engineering with leverage support for program management
- Support quick turn around for business user data requests via SQL queries.
- Maintain and enhance existing business reports
SKILLS
- Three to five years of Data Warehouse and BI reporting experience as well as knowledge of best practices
- Experience in designing, implementing and maintaining high-performance, scalable analytical business intelligence applications
- Experience in designing and architecting BI solutions with MySQL
- In depth Ruby and PERL scripting experience
- Strong SQL querying skills
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience supporting large production databases
- Working level knowledge with Linux environment
- Crystal Reports experience/knowledge a plus
QUALIFICATIONS
- Extensive experience in requirements gathering, testing and advanced use of reporting applications
- Ability to work effectively with users in gathering and interpreting user requirements - Flawless accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong analytical skills
- Demonstrated proficiency in reporting-based analysis
- Strong strategic problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Robust communication skills and ability to publicly present ideas and share information
- Ability to manage and prioritize the needs of multiple internal customers and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Proven results oriented person with a delivery focus
- Excellent communication skills and team player
- Prior project management experience a plus
- Retail data analysis a plus
- Experience managing traffic/revenue data and analysis in a b2c environment
- Degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Finance, Mathematics or other related field
- Three to five years of relevant experience
ENVIRONMENT
- A fast-paced, fun environment with smart people and a great opportunity to learn, grow and succeed!
- A great job in a cutting edge field with an experienced senior management team with a strong track record of success
- Compensation that depends on experience and includes stock options, and of course, benefits
This job is located in San Mateo, CA. To apply please send your resume to jobs (at) like.com with “Senior Manager, Business Intelligence†in the subject line.
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