Hybrid Senior Director, Business Intelligence bei Optimas Solutions

Senior Director, Business Intelligence

Americas Region

Wood Dale, Illinois

About Optimas:

Optimas is a global distributor of integrated supply chain solutions, and engineering support focused on delivering fasteners, components, industrial and safety supplies to our diverse customers around the world. Our local, on-the-ground teams understand the nuances of every community we serve. This allows us to adapt with our customers and partners as needs evolve, leveraging our footprint to remain at your side while providing a highly personalized level of service and support no matter where you find yourself around the globe.

 To learn more, please visit our website http://www.optimas.com

 Position Overview:

The Senior Director of Business Intelligence will lead the strategic vision, development, and execution of the America’s Region business intelligence initiatives. This role is responsible for overseeing the collection, analysis, and dissemination of data to drive informed decision-making, optimize business processes, and enhance America’s performance. As a key member of the leadership team, the Senior Director will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver actionable insights, advanced analytics, and innovative BI solutions that align with the region’s strategic goals.

 Responsibilities and Competencies:

 ψ Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive BI strategy to support regional objectives.
• Align BI initiatives with business goals, ensuring data-driven decision-making across departments.
• Provide thought leadership on emerging trends in data analytics, AI, and business intelligence technologies.

ψ Data Governance & Infrastructure:

• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of scalable BI systems, data warehouses, and reporting tools for the Americas’ Region.
• Establish and enforce data governance policies to ensure data accuracy, security, and compliance with regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
• Collaborate with IT to integrate BI tools with existing systems and ensure robust data architecture.

ψ Team Leadership & Development:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing BI team, including data analysts, data scientists, and BI developers.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the BI team.
• Manage resource allocation, budgeting, and vendor relationships for BI tools and services.

ψ Analytics & Reporting:

• Oversee the development of dashboards, reports, and predictive analytics to provide actionable insights to executives and stakeholders.
• Drive the adoption of advanced analytics, including machine learning and AI, to uncover trends and opportunities.
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of BI reports to support operational and strategic initiatives.

ψ Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Partner with C-suite executives, department heads, and other stakeholders to identify business needs and translate them into BI solutions.
• Communicate complex data insights in a clear and actionable manner to non-technical audiences.
• Act as a champion for data literacy and analytics adoption across the organization.

ψ Performance Monitoring:

• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the impact of BI initiatives on regional business outcomes.
• Continuously assess and optimize BI processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

 Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Finance, Economics, Statistics or a related discipline.
• 10 + years of quantitative analytics experience.
• 3+ years of management experience.
• Experience designing and implementing database and data warehousing solutions.
• Advanced SQL, Tableau or Power BI, and database administration proficiency.
• Ability to translate complex analyses into actionable insights.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience managing and working with remote teams.

*Reports directly to Chief Operating Officer

*Member of Americas Senior Leadership Team