Data Platform & BI Product Manager
Rotary International Data Platform & BI Product Manager
Job Title: Data Platform & BI Product Manager
Area: IT Data Management
Reports to: Director, Data Management
Classification: Exempt
Location: Evanston, IL
This position is designated as Hybrid - Fully Flexible and expected to work from our world headquarters office once per month to several times a week. The specific days in the office are determined by managers based on business requirements. Rotary is under the jurisdiction of Illinois employment laws; we require all employees to live within reasonable daily commuting distance to Evanston.
Organization Overview
Rotary is a membership organization that unites people from all continents and cultures who take action to deliver real, long-term solutions to pressing issues facing our communities and the world. Each year, Rotary members expand their networks, build lasting relationships, and invest more than $300 million and 16 million volunteer hours to improve lives and create positive change in the world. In exchange for hard work and dedication in support of Rotary’s clubs, members and other participants, and their humanitarian service projects, our employees receive competitive salaries, flexible schedules, comprehensive benefits, and job enrichment. To learn more, visit .
Rotary’s Commitment to Belonging
At Rotary, we foster a welcoming environment where all employees are valued and empowered. We are dedicated to creating meaningful opportunities and supporting the growth and well-being of our team. Join us in building a world where everyone can unite, take action, and create lasting change.
Position Overview
The Product Manager of Data Platforms and Business Intelligence reports to the Director - Data Management and is primarily responsible for Rotary’s business intelligence functionality and data platforms. This role manages the data platforms, architecture, technologies, and methodologies used in Rotary’s business intelligence related services and works closely with the Product Manager - Data Governance & CRM to assist with defining and maintaining the rules and process to maintain Rotary’s data.
You Will Have
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data business, information technology, or related field. MBA or master’s degree is a plus.
- At least 5 years of management experience with data warehouses or data lakes, business intelligence related services, and data platforms, architectures, technologies, and methodologies.
- Experience managing large-scale and complex data programs and projects that involve multiple teams and stakeholders.
- Proven experience as a strong cross-group collaborator and team player, dealing with complex problems, resolving conflicts, and experience influencing cross-functionality, and with executive-level audiences.
- Ability to quickly adapt to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through both analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to manage and motivate a team to achieve results, focusing on the positive, regardless of the obstacles.
- Ability to work independently and well under pressure and perform multiple concurrent and diversified tasks effectively.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
- Excellent time management, organizational, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong team player, self-motivated and detail oriented.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
You Are Good At
- Communication (written and verbal)
- Decision Making
- Interpersonal Effectiveness
- Productivity
- Self-Management
- Service OrientationProfessional Development
You Will Be Responsible For
- Managing a product owner, data engineer, and team of offshore development and quality assurance engineers.
- Owning the process for defining and promoting Rotary’s data platform and business information strategy and architecture.
- Coordinating and prioritizing the delivery of requested improvements and functionality to Rotary’s enterprise data and business information platforms.
- Defining and documenting the current and future state of data platform and business information architecture, roadmaps, and action plans.
- Working closely with the Product Manager - Data Governance & CRM, contribute to the development of enterprise data policies, including such things as data stewardship, data governance, audit requirements and service level agreements (SLAs) to support the quality and use of information.
- Establishing and promoting enterprise business information management principles, models, best practices, and standards and works to ensure their practical adoption.
- Establishing and communicating key metrics related to the health of Rotary’s business information environment and quality of data stored.
- Working closely with data analysts across the organization to enable self-service analytics and reporting.
- Monitoring and optimization of the data platform cloud costs.
- Occasional weekend and/or evening work
- Other duties as assigned.
Leadership Attributes
- Collaboration – Build partnerships and work jointly with others to meet shared objectives.
- Accountability – Have a clear sense of ownership and take personal responsibility for actions.
- Productivity – Achieve results that move Rotary toward achieving its goals.
- Adaptability – Respond to changes willingly and recognize when to adjust based on the situation.
Salary Range
- $139,950 - $155,500
Why work for Rotary?
- Generous medical, dental, and vision benefits package
- Progressive 401k matching contributions
- Above market and generous paid time off package
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional development opportunities
- Onsite cafeteria and coffee bar with special pricing for Rotary employees
- Flextime - several different work schedules to choose from
- Close to CTA, Metra, a variety of stores, and many food options