We are looking for a skilled Business Intelligence Director to lead data-driven strategies and insights for our organization. This is a Contract position based in Houston, Texas, where you will oversee the development and implementation of BI solutions to support business decision-making. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background and a proven ability to manage diverse analytics tools and methodologies.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the design and implementation of business intelligence solutions to support organizational goals.<br>• Analyze complex data sets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights.<br>• Oversee the integration and optimization of tools such as Atlassian Jira, BusinessObjects, and Cognos BI.<br>• Develop and maintain advanced data visualizations and dashboards to support decision-making.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define analytics requirements and deliver tailored solutions.<br>• Utilize Maps API and other technologies to enhance location-based data analysis.<br>• Conduct A/B testing to evaluate the effectiveness of business strategies and solutions.<br>• Provide ad hoc reporting to meet the dynamic needs of stakeholders.<br>• Foster a culture of analytics and data-driven decision-making across the organization.<br>• Ensure adherence to Agile Scrum methodologies in project execution.
<p><strong>Position Overview:</strong></p><p>We are seeking a hands-on IT leader with deep technical expertise and proven leadership abilities to manage IT operations in a dynamic oil & gas environment. The ideal candidate brings a balanced approach to tactical execution and team mentoring, ensuring reliable IT systems across office locations and remote field environments. This role combines advanced knowledge of enterprise infrastructure and cloud technologies with a focus on supporting business outcomes and user satisfaction.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead IT operations teams, acting as a "player-coach" to mentor staff while delegating tasks effectively.</li><li>Oversee enterprise infrastructure, including Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, virtualization platforms, and disaster recovery systems.</li><li>Manage network operations such as LAN/WAN configurations, firewalls, routers, switches, VPNs, and field connectivity solutions.</li><li>Implement and maintain endpoint management systems (Intune/SCCM), ensuring automated patching, imaging, and inventory lifecycle management.</li><li>Drive cybersecurity initiatives, focusing on identity and access management, endpoint protection, incident response, and compliance controls.</li><li>Support oil & gas operations, including exploration, production, midstream processes, and SCADA systems related to field connectivity and rugged device solutions.</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally to translate complex technical challenges into actionable business solutions.</li><li>Manage vendor relationships, budgeting, and process improvements while ensuring IT regulatory compliance (OSHA, SOX, GDPR).</li><li>Implement monitoring platforms (SolarWinds, PRTG, Azure Monitor) and ITSM solutions (ServiceNow, Jira) for effective incident tracking and resolution.</li><li>Ensure reliable delivery of business applications, including ERP systems, production tracking tools, and business intelligence platforms such as Power BI.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Overview Hands-</p><p>on IT leader with deep technical expertise in Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, and enterprise infrastructure. Experienced in leading IT operations teams, balancing tactical execution with strong leadership and communication. Brings oil & gas industry context, ensuring reliable support across offices and remote field operations. </p><p>Core Technical Skills </p><p>• Microsoft Azure: VMs, storage, networking, hybrid cloud, AD Connect. </p><p>• Microsoft 365: Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Azure AD. • Infrastructure: Windows Server, Active Directory, VMware/Hyper-V, SAN/NAS, backup & disaster recovery.</p><p> • Networking: LAN/WAN, VPNs, firewalls, routers/switches, VoIP, field connectivity. </p><p>• Endpoint Management: Intune/SCCM, patching, imaging, inventory lifecycle. </p><p>• Cybersecurity: Identity & access, endpoint protection, incident response, compliance controls</p>
