Director, Business Intelligence & Data Systems (Hybrid)

WeDriveU is the leader in shared mobility solutions that connect communities campuses and workplaces. WeDriveU operates private shuttle and public transit systems across the U.S serving millions of passenger journeys a year. The companys 5500 team members operate 4000 vehicles across 55 U.S. locations providing safe reliable and sustainable options as part of a global family of brands serving more than 1 billion bus and rail passengers on four continents. Visit to learn more about our company clients and career opportunities.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly analytical and strategic Director Business Intelligence & Data Systems to lead our business intelligence function while driving cross-functional product initiatives. This hybrid role blends BI leadership systems expertise and product management discipline to ensure our data technology and analytics capabilities support the organizations strategic goals.

The ideal candidate is an experienced BI leader who excels at translating business needs into technical execution shaping data structures across systems and stewarding consistent data definitions company-wide. They will also own the software and technology services budget for the BI and analytics ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

Business Intelligence Leadership

• Lead the Business Intelligence function including analytics reporting data modeling and visualization.

• Partner with executive and operational teams to develop a BI strategy aligned to business objectives.

• Prioritize and manage the BI roadmap ensuring high-impact delivery and continuous improvement.

• Guide analysts and developers in best practices for structured analysis modeling and reporting.

Product Management & Requirements Gathering

• Act as the product owner for internal data and analytics products tools and platforms.

• Gather document and refine business requirements through interviews workshops and stakeholder engagement.

• Translate business requirements into clear actionable technical specifications for analysts engineers and internal and external business partners.

• Drive backlog creation and prioritization in partnership with technical teams.

• Ensure delivered solutions meet business needs and integrate seamlessly into operational workflows.

Data Governance & Definitions

• Own and maintain enterprise-wide data definitions dictionaries and data governance standards.

• Collaborate with business leaders to align on key metrics KPIs and standardized definitions.

• Serve as a data steward ensuring clarity consistency and accuracy across reporting platforms.

Systems Influence & Data Architecture Awareness

• Develop deep understanding of core operational financial and analytics systems.

• Influence data model design and data structures within systems to support scalable analytics and downstream reporting.

• Partner with IT engineering and vendors to optimize integrations pipelines and system-level data quality.

Budget Ownership & Vendor Management

• Own the annual software and technology services budget related to BI reporting analytics platforms and other SaaS platforms.

• Evaluate select and manage relationships with software vendors consultants and service providers.

• Ensure cost-effective high-value investments in analytics and data technologies.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with Operations Finance Product IT and Executive teams to deliver insights and shape strategy.

• Advocate for data literacy and promote a culture of data-driven decision-making across the organization.

Qualifications

• 710 years of experience in Business Intelligence Data Analytics Product Management or related fields.

• Proven experience leading BI teams or large-scale analytics initiatives.

• Strong proficiency in requirements gathering translating business needs into technical specifications and managing product roadmaps.

• Familiarity with data modeling relational databases and modern BI tools (e.g. Tableau Power BI Looker).

• Experience influencing or contributing to data architecture or system data structures.

• Demonstrated success in implementing data governance or managing enterprise data definitions.

• Excellent communication skills with ability to engage senior leadership and technical teams alike.

• Experience managing budgets and vendor contracts preferred.

What This Role Enables

• A cohesive and unified BI strategy across the organization

• Clear standardized metrics and data definitions

• Strong alignment between business needs and technical execution

• Improved system data structures and analytics capabilities

• Strategic stewardship of the analytics technology budget

We Offer

Physical Health

• Exceptional Medical Dental Vision and Life Insurance benefits

Financial Health

• Competitive compensation packages

• 401(k) with 4% employer match

• Financial Wellness Tool

• Commuter Benefits

Emotional Health

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Unlimited PTO

• Paid holidays

• Pet & Legal Insurance

Personal Development

• On-the-job training and skills development

• Internal transfer opportunities for career growth

*Benefits vary by position and location

WeDriveU is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment free of discrimination or harassment where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. We value excellence and recognize that by respecting the diverse backgrounds skills and perspectives of our workforce we will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. We also see diversity as more than policies; it is imperative for enabling us to attract retain and develop the best talent available.

Required Experience:

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