Manager, Enterprise Data Services, Data Analytics Enablement Manager

University of Maryland•College Park, MD

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is available within the University of Maryland’s Division of Information Technology (DIT). Job Summary: The University of Maryland (UMD) seeks a Manager of Data Analytics Enablement to lead the adoption and modernization of enterprise analytics capabilities that enable trusted, data-informed decision-making across campus. This is an exciting time to join UMD as we advance enterprise data and analytics through a period of innovative growth and modernization. This role will play a key part in shaping the future of enterprise business intelligence, advancing Microsoft Power BI and Fabric capabilities, and embedding sustainable data quality and stewardship practices into analytics workflows. Reporting to the Director of Enterprise Data Services, this position partners with institutional leaders, IT teams, and enterprise stakeholders to deliver reliable data products, consistent metrics, and actionable insights. The manager will lead a team of data professionals and advance practical, operational governance practices that support trusted analytics and long-term institutional impact. This position is considered essential and may be required to work at the normal work location or an alternative location during a major catastrophic event, weather emergency, or other operational emergency to help maintain the continuity of University services. May be required to work evenings, nights, weekends, or different shifts for extended periods. Physical Demands: Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Three (3) years of professional experience supporting the operations, maintenance, and administration of data systems, analytics platforms, or data management programs.
One (1) year leading or supervising professional staff.
Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: Knowledge of data privacy and security principles and practices necessary to protect systems and data from threats.
Knowledge in areas of subject matter expertise such as databases, data modeling, ETL, reporting, data governance practices, metadata management, data stewardship, and/or regulatory compliance.
Skill in SQL or programming/scripting languages (e.g.; Python) used for integrations, data pipelines, report development, and data management.
Skill in adapting communication style to different audiences, including technical, business, and executive stakeholders.
Skill in the use of office productivity software such as Office 365 or Google Workspaces.
Ability to lead presentations and training for large groups.
Ability to manage communications and relationships with technical and business stakeholders.
Ability to collaborate effectively with other Managers, Assistant Directors, and Directors to identify and solve problems, make improvements, and address ongoing issues.
Ability to provide a team with effective direction and support in implementations using standards and techniques that lead to a repeatable and reliable solution.
Ability to ensure documentation standards and procedures are implemented for all team responsibilities.
Ability to define deadlines and manage the quality of the work delivered.
Ability to comprehend and handle interpersonal dynamics, demonstrate empathy towards team members, and effectively manage conflicts or challenging circumstances.
Ability to coach and mentor team members in order to enhance their performance, provide constructive feedback, and support skill development.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience leading business intelligence or enterprise analytics initiatives.
Experience managing or mentoring data professionals in a collaborative team environment.
Strong experience with Power BI and modern data platforms such as Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, or similar cloud-based analytics ecosystems.
Proficiency with SQL and/or Python in support of analytics, data modeling, or data quality initiatives.
Experience implementing or advancing data quality practices, including validation, monitoring, or metric standardization.
Experience supporting practical data governance activities such as establishing shared definitions, coordinating data stewardship, or implementing metadata/catalog tools.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across diverse stakeholders and translate business needs into scalable analytics solutions.
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
Experience using Jira or similar tools for work intake, project tracking, and prioritization.

Responsibilities

Lead the strategy, development, and continuous improvement of the university’s enterprise business intelligence environment, including Microsoft Power BI and Microsoft Fabric.
Establish standards, best practices, and architectural patterns for semantic models, dashboards, and analytics delivery.
Guide migration and modernization efforts to ensure scalable, secure, and high-performing analytics solutions.
Develop and manage an analytics intake, prioritization, and delivery framework aligned with institutional priorities.
Define and implement data quality monitoring practices to ensure reliability, accuracy, and consistency of enterprise data assets.
Partner with technical teams to embed validation, monitoring, and observability into data pipelines and lakehouse environments.
Promote consistent metric definitions and collaborate with campus stakeholders to clarify data ownership and stewardship roles.
Support adoption of metadata management, data catalog, and lineage capabilities.
Ensure analytics solutions align with university standards for security, privacy, and responsible data use.
Manage, mentor, and develop a team of analytics and data professionals, fostering a culture of quality, collaboration, and service.
Communicate analytics priorities, progress, and impact to leadership and campus partners.