OverviewThe Technical Product Manager - Business Intelligence serves as the strategic and technical leader for BI initiatives, combining product ownership with hands-on data and analytics expertise. This role drives the BI roadmap, manages sprint planning, supports developer growth, and ensures delivery of high-quality data products that empower business decision-making. The TPM partners closely with BI Developers, Data Engineering, and business stakeholders to translate complex requirements into actionable solutions, with a strong emphasis on Databricks, modern data platforms, and scalable analytics.
ResponsibilitiesProduct Ownership & Strategy• Own and maintain the Business Intelligence product roadmap with supporting BI Manager, aligning priorities with organizational goals, priorities, and stakeholder needs.
• Lead and organize sprint planning, backlog grooming, and release management for BI developers
• Translate business requirements into clear, actionable technical specifications for BI developers and data engineers.
• Drive continuous improvement of BI products, ensuring usability, scalability, and alignment with business outcomes.
• Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, BI developers, and IT Management.
Technical Leadership• Provide technical direction for BI initiatives, including data modeling, dashboard development, and analytics architecture.
• Partner with Data Engineering to define data pipelines, transformation logic, and data quality standards.
• Guide the design and development of BI solutions using Databricks, SQL, Power BI, and other enterprise analytics tools.
• Ensure BI products adhere to best practices in data governance, security, and performance optimization.
Team Development & Collaboration• Mentor and support BI developers, fostering growth in technical skills, solution design, and agile delivery.
• Promote a culture of curiosity, innovation, and continuous learning within the BI team.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration across IT, engineering, analytics, and business units.
Execution & Delivery• Lead requirements gathering with developers, and stakeholder alignment for new BI products and enhancements.
• Oversee development of dashboards, datasets, and analytical models that support operational, clinical, financial, or strategic needs.
• Ensure timely delivery of sprint commitments and maintain transparency through documentation and communication.
• Identify risks, remove blockers, and escalate issues appropriately to maintain project momentum.
QualificationsEducation/Learning Experience:- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related technical discipline required.
- Equivalent combination of education and professional experience in Business Intelligence, Data Engineering, or Product Management may be considered
- Master's degree in business Analytics, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field preferred.
- Demonstrated experience as a Product Owner, Technical Product Manager, BI Developer, or similar hybrid role.
- Strong hands-on experience with:
- Databricks, ASDB or similar
- SQL, data modeling, and ETL/ELT concepts
- Power BI or similar visualization tools
- Proven ability to lead agile ceremonies and manage product backlogs.
- Experience working with modern data platforms
- Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business-friendly language.
- Experience mentoring and growing others without direct authority.
Skills/Knowledge:• Strong analytical reasoning skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate insights into actionable requirements.
• Excellent organization and planning skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain structured documentation, and support predictable delivery cycles.
• Deep understanding of source system analysis, including defining data sources, transformation requirements, and designing scalable data models.
• Demonstrated ability to apply efficient development techniques, coding standards, and best practices to ensure consistency and quality across BI solutions.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders, facilitate alignment, and escalate issues appropriately.
• Knowledge of measurement methodologies, KPI development, and data collection standards across diverse business lines.
• Proficiency with Databricks and modern data platforms, including distributed compute concepts, Delta Lake, and cloud-based data architecture.
• Ability to translate business needs into clear technical specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Solid understanding of agile delivery practices, including backlog management, sprint planning, and iterative development.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes, evaluate alternatives, and recommend effective solutions.
• Ability to mentor and support BI developers, fostering growth, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Comfort working in ambiguous or evolving environments, with the ability to bring clarity, structure, and direction to complex initiatives.
