Business Intelligence Data Operations Manager

At Farmers Mutual Hail (FMH), our mission is simple: protect the livelihoods and legacies of America’s farmers through the complete farm insurance solutions we offer. As America’s Crop Insurance Company™, we’re headquartered in the U.S. and have been owned by the farmers we insure for over 125 years.

FMH is seeking a Business Intelligence Data Operations Manager to manage Business Intelligence (BI) reporting development and delivery. This individual works closely with Analytics Assistant Vice President (AVP) to understand and coordinate data needs and with Quality Assurance Manager to ensure BI solutions are accurate, timely, and appropriately tested. Collaborates closely with IT on Data Warehouse priorities, requirements, dependencies, and delivery to support BI reporting and analytical data needs.

• Manages the scope, prioritization, scheduling, requirements, and successful delivery of BI reporting development work, including project plans, dependencies, risks, roadblocks, releases, and stakeholder communication.
• Manages the scope, prioritization, scheduling, request, and successful delivery of BI reporting development work, including project plans, dependencies, risks, roadblocks, releases, and stakeholder communication.
• Provides leadership, coaching, and direction to BI reporting development team members to support accurate, efficient, and timely delivery.
• Coordinates with Analytics AVP to understand data needs, identify dependencies, and ensure required data is available to support analytical and business needs.
• Collaborates with Quality Assurance Manager to ensure appropriate testing, validation procedures, resources, and data standards are incorporated into BI development and releases.
• Directs BI Data Warehouse requests and requirements and works closely with the Data Warehouse Product Owner, technical lead, IT Data Architects, and Data Warehouse resources to prioritize work, manage dependencies, resolve roadblocks, and support timely delivery.
• Oversees the gathering, evaluation, and refinement of business requirements to ensure alignment with business needs, including assessment of business value and return on investment (ROI), where appropriate.
• Identifies and implements process improvements and manages documentation related to reporting development, requirements, workflows, standards, and delivery practices

• Experience: At least 4-8 years of direct work experience in a project management role leading medium to large business and technical projects, including all aspects of planning, execution, and delivery.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, Project Management or related field (Associates degree required)
• Skills: Must be able to work with people at all levels of the organization, including outside consultants and vendors, and be able to influence others without formal authority. Proficient with Microsoft Office programs, especially Word and Excel. Experience supervising and leading a team required. Experience with project management software a plus. Certifications in Six Sigma and Project Management highly desirable. 

• Potential for hybrid work schedule after training is completed. 
• Paid Parental leave and Caregiver leave.
• Employee appreciation events.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for support when you and your family need it.
• On-site cafeteria and fitness center.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization by Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company, SI. Therefore, if you will require sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, we cannot consider your application at this time.

Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company does not discriminate in employment (EOE). All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.