Dir Business Intelligence Architect

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Job Profile Title:

Dir Business Intelligence Architect

Job Code:

12459

Business_Title

Dir Business Intelligence Architect

Profile Title:

12459 Dir Business Intelligence Architect

Grade / Band:

L3

FLSA Status:

Exempt

The Director of Business Intelligence Architect serves as a senior technical leader within the Revenue Optimization and Advanced Analytics team. The incumbent is responsible for designing, developing, and managing the architecture of scalable data platforms, ensuring that the pricing and revenue management teams can derive actionable insights from its data. By bridging advanced technical capabilities and strategic business needs, the Director of Business Intelligence Architect plays a key role in delivering innovative data solutions, optimizing data pipelines, and enabling robust decision-making processes.

Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance business intelligence (BI) solutions to meet organizational needs.

Establish and maintain best practices for data modeling, integration, and visualization to enable self-service analytics.

Lead the development of a unified BI platform that integrates data from various sources, including cloud and on-premises systems.

Oversee the creation and maintenance of data pipelines and orchestration processes to ensure seamless data ingestion, transformation, and storage.

Collaborate with IT and data engineering teams to implement integration frameworks for diverse data sources, ensuring data consistency and accuracy. Support the development of real-time data streaming solutions for critical business applications.

Supervise and mentor the Business Data Strategist, providing technical guidance and professional development opportunities.

Act as a technical liaison between business users, data engineers, and analysts to ensure alignment of technical solutions with business goals. Foster cross-functional collaboration to drive innovation and efficiency in data-related initiatives. Bridges technical and business perspectives, enabling seamless collaboration.

Evaluate and implement emerging technologies in BI and data management to enhance the organization's analytical capabilities. Create proof-of-concept projects to explore new data capabilities and ensure scalability.

Develop advanced data models and dashboards to support dynamic pricing, forecasting, and revenue optimization strategies. Regularly audit data workflows, monitor system performance, and resolve issues proactively.

Document processes, architectures, and system configurations to ensure knowledge continuity and operational resilience. Monitor and maintain data quality across platforms, resolving discrepancies and ensuring consistency.

Acts as a liaison between technical teams and business users, translating technical requirements into actionable business insights. Advocate for customer needs in data-related decisions and ensure alignment with revenue optimization goals.

Innovation and insights, leveraging advanced analytics and tools to identify opportunities for improving data utilization and quality. Support the implementation of adaptive pricing models, forecasting tools, and other revenue management initiatives.

Ensure data assets comply with all relevant regulations and internal security protocols. Collaborate with IT and data teams to address vulnerabilities and maintain data integrity.

Drives actionable insights to optimize revenue strategies and financial performance and establishes a scalable and adaptable framework for data asset management to meet future needs.

Performs other job-related duties as requested

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

in Business, Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Economics, or a related field.

Required

4+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience

in Business Intelligence, Data Architecture, or related roles.

Required

6+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience

in Business Intelligence, Data Architecture, or related roles.

Preferred

Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise BI platforms, including tools like Tableau, Power BI, and Looker.

Required

Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and big data technologies (Snowflake, Databricks, Redshift).

Required

Deep knowledge of database systems, including SQL, NoSQL, and distributed systems.

Required

Proficiency in ETL/ELT tools, data integration frameworks, and automation processes (Informatica, Talend, etc.).

Required

Strong Python, R, or JavaScript programming skills for data manipulation and automation.

Required

Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to present complex technical solutions to non-technical stakeholders.

Required

A problem-solving mindset with a focus on scalability, efficiency, and innovation.

Required

Proficiency with data integration and orchestration tools (e.g., Azure Data Factory, Apache Airflow, Dagster, or similar) and databases (e.g., SQL, Snowflake, or Databricks).

Required

Strong knowledge of database architecture, data modeling techniques, and best practices.

Required

Expertise in Python, R, or other programming languages commonly used for data manipulation and analytics.

Required

Proven ability to troubleshoot and optimize data workflows and pipelines.

Required

Exceptional problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, with a detail-oriented mindset.

Required

Strong communication skills to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Required

Minimum of five years managing data assets, governance frameworks, or related analytics responsibilities.

Required

Experience with hospitality and revenue management systems (e.g., Opera, LMS, ACRC, Passkey) preferred.

Required

Strong understanding of data governance frameworks and best practices.

Required

Expertise in data visualization, standardization, and analytic techniques to identify actionable insights.

Required

Proficiency with tools and technologies supporting data integration, governance, and quality assurance.

Required

Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively engage both technical and non-technical audiences.

Required

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and deadlines.

Required

Proven track record of driving business performance through operational insights and analytics.

Required

Previous experience leading teams or managing projects.

Required

Advanced degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, economics, engineering, operations research or other related technical field.

Preferred

Previous experience working in a similar integrated resort setting or data engineering team.

Preferred

Must have extensive experience in product management or product ownership roles, as well as a strong understanding of revenue management tools and pricing strategies. Must also have the ability to translate business objectives into actionable product strategies.

Experience/ability to perform processing, cleansing, and verifying the integrity of imperfect data used for analysis; able to identify various data structures and standardize methods in data transformations.

Able to make valid assumptions in working with imperfect data to focus on execution.

Credibility in acting as a thought leader and architect in applying appropriate analytical approach to capturing underlying business opportunity.

Must be able to prioritize applied business application of analytics as opposed to theoretical approach.

Ability to generate visualizations and translate key insights, implications, and findings to non-technical audiences to drive adoption.

Must balance multiple, shifting and sometimes conflicting priorities with proper attitude; and must meet established deadlines in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.

Ability to self-manage while consistently exercising good judgment and maturity.

Ability to appropriately manage confidential departmental and corporate information.

Ability to work in a high stress, fast paced environment managing multiple projects and personnel simultaneously.

Must possess ability to prioritize conflicting duties and maintain timeline integrity for projects and tasks.

Must possess excellent communication skills and demonstrate ability to resolve all situations in a professional manner

Must have excellent written, verbal and public presentation communication skills.  Must be able to produce memos and executive summaries.

Must have initiative and strive for continuous improvement. Proven ability to participate in implementing innovative ideas, projects and business solutions

Ability to anticipate situations, tools needed, and obstacles through critical thinking and review of business performance.

Must have interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all business contacts.

Maintain a professional, neat and well-groomed appearance, adhering to MGM Resorts International standards.

Work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays where needed.

Excellent customer service skills.

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Hazardous conditions - high voltage

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Math skills - advance

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Reading - simple

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