Operations BI Product Analyst

Inspire is a data driven company that thrives on availability of clean and robust data, supported by strong data products to drive value for the company. These data products form a cornerstone capability for Inspire to increase value for the company and its franchisees. Development of data products requires development of a consolidated cloud data platform, ingesting data from multiple different sources in a Unified Data Platform (UDP), application of specific business rules, and finally building reporting and data science products for the different stakeholders to act on.



As a Data Product analyst for the Operations pod, you will play a key role in delivery of the end-to-end data lifecycle for the UDP solution, from data ingestion to building data pipelines (both upstream and downstream integrations), to reporting solutions development or deployment of data science models for a specific business domain. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, data science, business intelligence, data & analytics, and operations, to define and execute against a roadmap that aligns with the product’s overall objectives.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with Data Product Manager and his/her stakeholders to maintain UDP’s strategy that incorporates product goals, with an objective to drive value through application of agile product management principles .
• Build detailed data requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria by driving cross-functional alignment and ensuring clear path for execution by engineering and other teams
• Translate requirements and backlog into an execution plan containing well-defined and prioritized features/user stories; Manage KTLO backlog and prioritization along with new feature development pipeline
• Participate in all Agile ceremonies including Sprint planning, standups, retros, demos, etc. and contribute towards achieving periodic (quarterly / sprint) goals 
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams during development lifecycle, including during PI planning, estimation, prioritization, and execution across a sprint lifecycle 
• Conduct self-testing post development, and execute/support User acceptance testing before feature deployment
• Keep tab on industry best practices, data platform capabilities, and industry knowledge; Ensure all documentation and artifacts are up to date and accurate

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• 4-Year Degree in Business, Marketing, Computer Science, or a related field required.
• 4 Years Experience as data or technology engineer with deep understanding of data platforms, development of data/model pipelines, and integrations 
• 3 yrs Business intelligence experience, preferably PowerBI  
• 2 yrs Working experience with cloud-based data warehouses such as Snowflake 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, or ABILITIES

• 4+ years of experience working as data or technology engineer with deep understanding of data platforms, development of data/model pipelines, and integrations  

• 3+ years of experience with implementing PowerBI reports and dashboards 

• 2+ years of working experience with cloud-based data warehouses such as Snowflake 

• Strong knowledge of data pipelines, data APIs, and data quality needs including monitoring and reporting 

• Knowledge of QSR or retail industry is a strong plus 

• Ability to work hands on with data using SQL to analyze data, understand data schemas and governance 

• Familiarity with machine learning concepts and model deployments is a plus 

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions, able to collect and synthesize information, making it relevant and actionable for key stakeholders 

• Clear communicator with excellent writing, presentation, and influencing skills  

• Strong documentation skills, specifically writing requirements, user acceptance testing, and other strategic documentations to communicate vision and strategy 

• Strong collaborator with ability to work laterally and drive alignment across the organization 

• Is results oriented with ability to operate in ambiguity and deliver tangible business results  

• Experience working with teams across geographies is a plus 

• Experience working with analytical tool such as Databricks, Tableau or similar tools is a plus 

 

This position sits within our Atlanta Support Center with an expectation to be onsite 80% of the time

Inspire Brands is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes nearly 32,000 Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC Drive-In restaurants worldwide.

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