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Tishman Speyer

Director of Business Intelligence – Information Technology

Tishman Speyer, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Overview

Tishman Speyer creates vibrant destinations and dynamic environments that inspire innovation and connected communities. As a diversified developer, operator, and investment manager of top-tier real estate in 33 markets across the globe, our business choices are driven by the belief that real estate should unlock human potential. We were the first real estate company to introduce asset-wide amenity services through our ZO platform, and the first traditional real estate company to create its own flexible space and coworking brand, Studio. Since 1978, Tishman Speyer has acquired, developed, and operated properties with a global portfolio including iconic assets such as Rockefeller Center and other premier properties. This role is for a hands-on Director of Business Intelligence to support the execution of our enterprise data strategy. Summary of the Position

We are seeking a hands-on Director of Business Intelligence to support the execution of our enterprise data strategy. This role blends technical expertise in BI, data governance, metadata management, and data engineering with strategic leadership across business and technology teams to lead cross-functional data-related initiatives. You will drive the development of scalable data platforms, ensure data quality and compliance, and champion analytics, automation, and AI to enable data-informed decision-making. The ideal candidate builds a global BI Center of Excellence and collaborates across functions to foster a data-driven culture. This role reports to the Senior Director of IT Enterprise Applications and manages one internal data engineer and external consultants. Key Responsibilities

Develop dashboards, synthesize data, and generate actionable insights for senior leadership and strategic functions. Promote BI adoption across business units by championing data literacy, training programs, and stakeholder engagement. Lead the evolution of the firm’s data infrastructure into a modern, flexible, and best-in-class platform integrating data management, infrastructure, data science, AI, and end-user needs. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and execute AI/ML use cases using Databricks ML, Azure ML, or equivalent platforms. Identify, acquire, and integrate internal and external data sources to support analytics and broader firm use cases. Support self-service analytics by implementing robust data models, shared datasets, semantic layers, and access controls in Tableau and Power BI. Establish and enforce standards for dashboard development, data visualization, data source integration, and user training. Drive Agile project management, managing delivery pipelines for data engineering, reporting, and AI initiatives. Collaborate with enterprise technology, information governance, and security teams to ensure the data platforms meet governance, security, and privacy standards. Stay current on industry trends in BI, cloud, and AI to drive continuous innovation and maintain competitive advantage. Establish KPIs and usage metrics to evaluate platform adoption, data quality, and business impact of BI initiatives. Ensure the data infrastructure is AI-ready with proper data labeling, lineage, and governance in place. Coordinate enhancements, incidents, and releases across the data ecosystem and manage cloud infrastructure budgeting and licensing. Maintain thorough documentation, including architecture diagrams, platform runbooks, and data dictionaries. Manage vendor relationships, including contracts, renewals, support SLAs, and third-party development efforts. Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a related field. 10+ years of professional experience in cloud-based enterprise data and BI platforms, data management, data governance and data engineering roles. Experience managing analytics teams, working collaboratively with Data, Cyber security and Infrastructure teams. Strong expertise with Databricks and Azure cloud services (Data Factory, Synapse, Data Lake). Deep hands-on knowledge of Tableau and Power BI (administration, development, governance). Experience delivering AI/ML solutions using Python, Databricks ML, or Azure ML frameworks preferred. Skilled in SQL and data modeling for BI and analytical platforms. Familiarity with ITIL, DevOps, Agile, and SDLC best practices. Experience in defining and implementing data governance frameworks and data quality standards. Proficiency with metadata management, lineage tracking, and data quality frameworks and tools. Working knowledge of data security, privacy, and compliance considerations. Familiarity with data integration and ETL tools and techniques. Competency with SQL, data modeling, data taxonomy definition, and documentation processes. Familiarity with workflow automation and productivity tools (e.g., SharePoint, Power Automate). Intellectual curiosity, drive, and decisiveness with ambiguous and complex environments. Excellent communication and project management skills and proven ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders to lead cross-functional collaboration. Compensation and Benefits

The base compensation range for this role is $175,000 to $190,000. This role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, and offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with matching contributions, wellness benefits, and other benefits afforded to full-time employees. The base range reflects factors including experience, skill sets, and geography where applicable. Tishman Speyer is deeply committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce which promotes different views and perspectives. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and evaluate applicants on job-related qualifications without regards to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin, disability, religion, or other characteristics protected by law. Seniority level

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