Business Intelligence Director
The Business Intelligence Director sets the strategy, vision and policy for managing the day-to-day strategic and tactical operations of the business intelligence (BI) teams. He/She holds responsibilities associated with historical data sourcing and preparation, data storage, reporting, analytics, data exploration and information delivery. He works with senior management to understand and prioritise data and information requirements. He is responsible for setting up the BI Strategy within the organisation. He oversees the development of testing methodology and criteria, standards, policies and procedures for the structure and attributes of the business intelligence tools and systems. He oversees budgeting and planning. He manages a team and is proficient in the analytics tools and techniques required by the organisation. He is also familiar with the relevant software platforms on which the solution is deployed on. The BI Director has the ability to adopt a broader perspective and display analytical thinking for BI solutions. He is able to influence key stakeholders and spearhead a data driven approach to resolve business issues.
What Does a Business Intelligence Director Do?
Key Responsibilities & Tasks
Set business intelligence (BI) strategy
- Outline the organisation's BI vision and strategy
- Oversee ongoing development and operations of BI architecture
- Establish approach for identifying business and information needs to enhance decision-making, polices and processes
- Provide rationale, business cases and return on investment (ROI) models to get buy-in on the Business Intelligence investment
- Provide thought leadership to stakeholders in determining which BI solutions will enable the enterprise to achieve defined business goals
Define analysis process for BI
- Establish guidelines and criteria to direct historical data analytics, architecture, and technology
- Advise on processes and procedures for gathering of operational data to examine past business performance
- Set guidelines for appropriate structuring and enrichment of data
Present insights
- Provide BI insight updates and tactical, actionable recommendations to senior leaders and clients
- Determine key messages to communicate from analyses and oversee the creation of a narrative for storytelling
- Define the structure and tools to be applied in conceptualisation, design and building of visual dashboards and graphs
Establish BI standards and governance
- Develop standards, policies and procedures for the form, structure and attributes of the BI tools and systems
- Create long-term data governance initiatives that serve to improve data quality across all systems over time
- Provide guidance on best practices related to BI data governance
Manage people and organisation
- Review operational strategies, policies and targets across teams and projects
- Develop strategies for resource planning and utilisation
- Review the utilisation of resources
- Oversee the development of learning roadmaps for teams and functions
- Establish performance indicators to benchmark effectiveness of learning and development programs against best practices
- Implement succession planning initiatives for key management positions
Do You Have the Skills for This Role?
A Business Intelligence Director needs 5 core competencies. Here's what's required and at what level.
Must-Have Skills (Advanced)
Problem Solving
AdvancedThinking Critically
Communication
AdvancedInteracting with Others
Learning Agility
AdvancedStaying Relevant
Collaboration
AdvancedInteracting with Others
Supporting Skills
Developing People
IntermediateInteracting with Others
SkillsFuture Skill Levels
3 levelsBasic
Recognise and understand fundamental concepts. Apply skills in routine situations with guidance.
Intermediate
Apply skills in varied situations independently. Analyse problems and adapt approaches as needed.
Advanced
Lead and innovate in complex situations. Evaluate strategies, guide teams, and drive improvements.
Technical Skills & Competencies (TSC) Levels
6 levelsFollow
Carry out routine tasks under close supervision. Follow established procedures and guidelines.
Assist
Perform tasks with some independence. Assist in non-routine situations and apply established techniques.
Apply
Apply skills and knowledge independently in varied situations. Analyse problems and adapt approaches.
Analyse
Analyse complex situations and develop solutions. Guide and mentor junior colleagues.
Strategise
Set strategic direction and drive innovation. Evaluate trade-offs and make high-impact decisions.
Transform
Lead industry transformation. Establish standards, shape policy, and provide expert advisory.
Technical Skills & Competencies
A Business Intelligence Director requires 17 technical skills at specific proficiency levels.
Business Innovation
Level 6Business and Project Management
Inspire a culture of business and digital innovation within and beyond the organisation
Learning and Development
Level 6People Development
Mentor successors, support organisational learning and develop and engage employees to develop a strong organisational base
Budgeting
Level 5Business Finance
Develop long-term financial plans and budget requirements
Business Needs Analysis
Level 5Business and Project Management
Lead comprehensive analysis to understand underlying drivers and present a compelling business case for proposed IT solutions
Business Performance Management
Level 5General Management
Formulate organisational performance systems and key performance indicators in alignment with organisation’s vision, mission and values
Data Analytics
Level 5Business Development
Manage and enhance organisational data science capability by refining financial and other business performance criteria and design data studies.
Data Ethics
Level 5Governance and Compliance
Formulate the organisation’s code of ethics, systems and processes to ensure adherence to professional, legal and ethical requirements for data usage
Data Governance
Level 5Governance and Compliance
Develop organisation practices and standards for handling data throughout their lifecycle, resolve breaches, and oversee transfer of data between organisations
Data Visualisation
Level 5Development and Implementation
Establish an effective data visualisation architecture and design intelligent and adaptable displays employing optimal delivery modes, mechanisms and timings
Design Thinking Practice
Level 5Design and Architecture
Establish effective design thinking processes, methodologies and frameworks to proliferate design thinking across the organisation
Manpower Planning
Level 5Business and Project Management
Formulate organisational manpower plans to bridge gaps between manpower demand and supply based on current and projected needs of the organisation
Networking
Level 5Business Development
Implementing strategies to capitalise on new business opportunities
People and Performance Management
Level 5People Development
Establish organisation-wide performance management strategies
Project Management
Level 5Business and Project Management
Lead end-to-end management of large programmes or multiple projects concurrently, coordinating project interdependencies
Stakeholder Management
Level 5Stakeholder and Contract Management
Define a strategic stakeholder management roadmap, and lead critical discussions and negotiations, addressing escalated issues or problems encountered
Strategy Planning
Level 5Business and Project Management
Formulate the strategies and policies that are forward- looking and focuses on bottom line results
Strategy Implementation
Level 4Strategy Planning and Implementation
Evaluate strategies for critical business functions to ensure plans are realistic and reflect health of business
European Skills Framework
ESCOSkills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.
Essential
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