How to hire a business intelligence systems manager

How to hire a business intelligence systems manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step business intelligence systems manager hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a business intelligence systems manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new business intelligence systems manager
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The business intelligence systems manager hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a business intelligence systems manager to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a business intelligence systems manager that fits the bill.

   This list shows salaries for various types of business intelligence systems managers.

   Type of Business Intelligence Systems Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Business Intelligence Systems Manager	Computer and information systems managers, often called information technology (IT) managers or IT project managers, plan, coordinate, and direct computer-related activities in an organization. They help determine the information technology goals of an organization and are responsible for implementing computer systems to meet those goals.	$15-131
   Vice President, Technology	A vice president of technology is in charge of overseeing all technological operations in a company while managing the workforce involved, ensuring efficiency and smooth workflow. Typically, it is their responsibility to establish goals and objectives, devising strategies to enforce them... Show more	$50-104
   Vice President Of Information Technology	A Vice President Of Information Technology supervises an organization's technology initiatives, IT changes, and updates to all projects. They also identify and propose new information technologies and systems to improve business processes and decision-making.	$52-111

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • ETL
   • Business Stakeholders
   • Data Governance
   • Dw
   • SQL Server
   • SharePoint

   Responsibilities:

   • Lead projects with responsibilities for the architecture, implementation and administration of data warehouse and repository technical environments.
   • Create the BI/DW road map to reconcile ETL processes to use one common application and redesign process to optimize performance.
   • Learned SharePoint 2010/2013 and implement global requests for new sites or enhancement.
   • Direct the operation of state-of-the-art, UNIX base systems to ensure time-sensitive reporting on events of particular interest to national consumers.
   • Produce numerous Essbase cube-base solutions to provide corporate and field users access to critical data formerly only available in PDF format.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your business intelligence systems manager job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A business intelligence systems manager salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, business intelligence systems managers' average salary in hawaii is 75% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level business intelligence systems managers earn 88% less than senior-level business intelligence systems managers.
   • Certifications. A business intelligence systems manager with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a business intelligence systems manager's salary.

   Average business intelligence systems manager salary

   $95,126yearly

   $45.73 hourly rate

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   Entry-level business intelligence systems manager salary

   $33,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 23, 2026

4. Writing a business intelligence systems manager job description

   A business intelligence systems manager job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a business intelligence systems manager job description:

   Business intelligence systems manager job description example

   Responsibilities
   
   Take on an important leadership role in a world-class health organization. Drive innovative data processes that support exceptional patient care. Take your professional expertise to the next level. You can do all this and more at UCLA Health.
   
   You will manage a team of business intelligence analysts as they provide quality and performance ranking data support to system-level performance improvement projects. You will ensure data accuracy, team efficiency, and on-time delivery of analytical findings while keeping the Chief of Analytics apprised of work status and issues to be resolved. You will:
   
   * Define staff goals, strategies, project plans, timelines, and performance metrics
   
   * Collaborate with department leaders and business owners to gather data and reporting requirements
   
   * Deliver advanced data analysis using Tableau, SAS, R, SQL, Python, Excel, Access, etc.
   
   * Perform quality assurance and validation on data/deliverables
   
   * Manage the workspace to ensure data completion and data accuracy
   
   * Serve as the technical lead for cross-training and data quality review
   
   * Assure the maximum use of technology to promote efficient work systems
   
   Qualifications
   
   We're seeking a highly-motivated, creative, detail-oriented leader with:
   
   * Eight or more years of experience in data management, data analytics, statistics, data-driven performance improvement, clinical measures, etc.
   
   * Two or more years of experience as a business intelligence manager
   
   * Five or more years of experience in the healthcare IT industry
   
   * MBA or MS in math, statistics, or quantitative analysis preferred
   
   * Ability to work effectively with senior management on operational and performance issues
   
   * Proficiency with Tableau, SAS, SQL, R, Python, Excel SPSS, Access, and PowerPoint
   
   * Strong critical thinking, project management, and problem-solving skills
   
   * Understanding of industry-specific issues, regulatory requirements, and healthcare reform
   
   * Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment
   
   * Ability to think 'outside-the-box'
   
   * Background in leading system-wide, complex projects
   
   * Excellent communication, leadership, mentoring and prioritizing abilities
   
   UCLA Health is a world-renowned health system with four award-winning hospitals and dozens of primary care practices, specialty practices, urgent care centers and other ancillary locations throughout metro Los Angeles as well as the David Geffen School of Medicine. Through the efforts of our outstanding people, we have become Los Angeles' trusted provider of exceptional, compassionate patient care. If you're looking to experience greater challenge and fulfillment in your career, you can at UCLA Health.
   
   UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
   
   UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person's unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.

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5. Post your job

   To find business intelligence systems managers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any business intelligence systems managers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level business intelligence systems managers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your business intelligence systems manager job on Zippia to find and recruit business intelligence systems manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with business intelligence systems manager candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new business intelligence systems manager

   Once you've found the business intelligence systems manager candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new business intelligence systems manager first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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