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Sr Mgr Data & Analytics

Medline · Northbrook, IL · $134,000–$201,000 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 11, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a reusable data model or governed data product you built. How did you get people to use it?

What they are checking: Whether they deliver data foundations that actually get adopted rather than duplicated.

How do you manage a team that includes BI managers, data engineers and offshore developers?

What they are checking: Whether they can coordinate across locations and roles so handoffs don't stall work.

Tell me about a time data you delivered changed a business decision.

What they are checking: Whether they measure their team's success by outcomes, not reports shipped.

Tell me about someone on your team you helped grow into a bigger role.

What they are checking: Whether they develop people deliberately, which matters when leading a mixed technical team.

What would you do

How would you build a roadmap for corporate functions like finance and HR when every group thinks its request is the top priority?

What they are checking: Whether they can prioritize by business value and say no clearly while keeping partners on board.

A finance leader says the numbers in your dashboard don't match their report. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they trace the difference to a definition or source problem and fix trust, not just the one number.

Your team is overloaded and a senior leader adds an urgent request. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can manage up by showing tradeoffs instead of silently overcommitting the team.

About the work

What does good data governance look like in an enterprise data lake, in practice?

What they are checking: Whether they understand ownership, definitions, access and quality checks beyond policy documents.

How would you decide whether to build a new pipeline in-house or buy a tool?

What they are checking: Whether they weigh cost, skills, maintenance and lock-in instead of following preference.

How do you manage the full lifecycle of a data product, including retiring one?

What they are checking: Whether they plan for upkeep and retirement so old reports don't keep spreading wrong numbers.

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The full job description

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Job Summary We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manager of Data Engineering & Analytics to lead our Corporate Functions Data and analytics team and drive our data-driven decision-making processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data management, analytics, and business intelligence, with a proven track record of leveraging data to drive business decisions and outcomes. This role requires strong data analysis skills, the ability to manage up to customers, the ability to work with multiple business and technical stakeholders and deliver value through data. Job Description Key Responsibilities and Competencies: Leadership and Strategy: • Lead and mentor a team of BI Managers, Data Engineers, BI analysts and developers. • Manage workload distribution, set priorities, and ensure timely delivery of projects and reports. • Promote a culture of data-driven decision-making across the organization. • Coordinates the work between business partners and on and offshore locations. • Partner with business leaders to create robust roadmaps. Data Management: • Oversee the collection, integration, and analysis of data from various sources into Enterprise Data Lake. • Manage build of enterprise data foundations, reusable data models, and governed data products • Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of data products, including stakeholder engagement, design, deployment, and sunsetting of legacy solutions. • Ensure data quality, consistency, and accuracy. • Implement and maintain data governance and compliance standards. Analytics and Reporting: • Develop and maintain BI dashboards and reports to provide actionable insights. • Collaborate with business units to identify key metrics and KPIs. • Enable self-service analytics across the organization. Technology and Tools: • Evaluate and implement BI tools and technologies. • Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in business intelligence. Project Management: • Manage multiple BI projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business goals. • Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders. • Identifies and prioritizes BI projects through cost/benefit analyses. Proactively works with functions business partners in identifying areas in which analytics efforts can produce a strong value add. Ensures program targets are achieved and accurately quantifies value creation following project implementation. Position Requirements: • 6+ years of experience in IT, with at least 4 years in data and analytics roles in large/complex environments. • 2+ years of experience in a leadership role managing Data/BI teams. • Demonstrated experience leading end‑to‑end modernization initiatives, including migrating legacy on‑premise or traditional data platforms to modern cloud technologies such as Azure and Microsoft Fabric. • Experience directing both onshore and offshore teams • Strong prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills • Ability to work with and influence senior management • Ability to self-direct and accomplish objectives as part of larger project teams. • Experience with Finance, Quality, Compliance, Product Management domains preferred. • Experience with Microsoft Fabric, ADLS, Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, Power BI preferred. Click here to learn more about a career in IT at Medline! Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization. The anticipated salary range for this position: $134,000.00 - $201,000.00 Annual The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold. Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp. We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page here . Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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