Reporting Services Manager / Information Technologist IV/S

Michigan State University

$90K — $120K *
US-AnywhereRemote in East Lansing, MI
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in information technology or a related field.
  • Over 8 years of progressive IT experience, including project oversight.
  • Experience managing large, complex IT projects.
  • Extensive knowledge of BI and analytics lifecycle.
  • Familiarity with tools like Cognos, Tableau, and Power BI.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coach the Reporting Services and Data Science team.
  • Manage production operations and oversee change management.
  • Direct complex projects while allocating team resources.
  • Contribute to strategic planning and policy development within IT.
  • Collaborate with the Enterprise Services Leadership team for budgeting and technology direction.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with a minimum of 2 onsite days per week.
  • Remote-friendly work options.
  • Participation in a collaborative leadership team.
  • Opportunities for professional development within IT.
  • Engagement with a diverse set of IT tools and platforms.
Full Job Description
Reporting Services Manager / Information Technologist IV/S

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Job no:
Work type: Support Staff
Pay Grade: 15
Major Administrative Unit / College: Information Technology Services
Department: Msu It Enterprise Services 40000482
Sub Area: APSA- Pro Supervisory
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing
Categories: Information Technology, Professional Supervisory- APSA, Full Time (90-100%), Union, Remote-Friendly

Working/Functional Title

Reporting Services Manager

Position Summary

The Reporting Services and Data Science teams are responsible for enterprise reporting and advanced analytics platforms that serve the entire University.

Reporting to the Associate Director for Development Services, this position will supervise a combination of employees and contractors, including 2 Tableau Developers, 3 Data Scientists, 6 Cognos Developers, and a PowerBI Platform Administrator.

This position is responsible for leading directing and coaching the Reporting Services and Data Science team while supporting the broader Enterprise Services Department; managing production operations, change management, complex projects, and assigning team resources to the same. As a member of the Enterprise Services Leadership team, contributing to strategic planning, policy development, budgeting, and technology direction and managing across the IT organization.

This position will be primarily hybrid with the expectation to come onsite a minimum of 2 days per week.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program, with coursework in an information technology field related to the area of employment; and more than eight years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in an information technology area related to the duties to be performed, including experience overseeing large, complex or critical information technology projects; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

Broad BI/analytics lifecycle knowledge with leadership in IT teams. Background in higher ed data and university systems. Skilled at managing production BI environments and managing multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines. Familiar with data warehousing, data stewardship, and tools such as Cognos, Tableau, SPSS, SAP, IBM MDM, Kuali Finance, and Power BI.

Proven experience developing enterprise BI solutions, especially using IBM Cognos. Skilled in descriptive, predictive and prescriptive analytics, Strong leadership skills. Excellent written and verbal communication.

Required Application Materials

Cover Letter

Resume

3 Professional References

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

www.tech.msu.edu

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Bidding eligibility ends May 12, 2026 at 11:55 P.M.

Advertised: May 6, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Jun 17, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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