Position Overview
The Manager of Business Reporting Development leads a team of Business Report Developers responsible for designing, developing and delivering reporting tools that support the Planning and Merchandising organization. This role ensures stability, effectiveness and continuous improvement of existing reporting and tools while identifying new opportunities to improve efficiency and business outcomes. The manager works closely with business partners and IT teams to translate business needs into scalable, accurate and well documented reporting solutions.
A Day in the Life
Team Leadership and Development:
- Lead, develop and train a team responsible for supporting and enhancing an existing suite of Excel and VBA-based applications
- Set clear expectations and ensure high standards for accuracy, communication and delivery
- Encourage continuous improvement and innovation across tools and processes
- Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture focused on accountability and continuous learning
Business Tools and Reports:
- Maintain and enhance advanced Excel/VBA based applications that support core merchandising and planning operations
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through automation and process enhancements
- Troubleshoot and resolve application issues in a timely and effective manner
- Ensure all tools and reports are thoroughly tested and validated for accuracy and reliability
- Maintain clear and up-to-date documentation for all projects and tools
Project and Process Management:
- Manage project plans, timelines, and team resources to meet committed delivery dates
- Lead requirements-gathering sessions by documenting, analyzing and evaluating business requests to determine optimal solutions.
- Balance completing priorities while maintaining quality and stakeholder satisfaction
Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Partners closely with business users to understand reporting needs and objectives
- Communicate benefits, risks and level of effort associated with proposed solutions
- Collaborate with IT and technical teams to align solutions with the existing application and technical landscape
- Deliver solutions that effectively support business users and strategic goals
Continuous Improvement & Innovation
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives within the reporting organization
- Stay current on emerging BI technologies, tools and industry trends
- Proactively propose innovative solutions to enhance reporting tools capabilities and business insights
- Support and lead corporate sponsored initiatives with the team and across functional areas.
You'll Come With
Education:
Experience:
- Minimum 3 years’ experience leading or managing a team
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in application development using Excel and VBA
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Strong experience with VBA Development
- Proficiency in SQL
- Experience with Microsoft Power BI
- Experience with MicroStrategy report development preferred
- Experience supporting retail merchandising and planning functions preferred
Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrated leadership and people management capabilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills with high-level attention to detail
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively under pressure
- Familiarity with data modeling, report distribution, and data validation practices
- Advanced technical skills with deep knowledge of Excel and VBA
Key Competencies
- Strategic thinking with the ability to execute effectively
- Strong people leadership, coaching and development skills
- Excellent stakeholder communication and relationship management
- Process improvement mindset with strong problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy and integrity
- Ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Come join our team. You’re going to like it here!
You will enjoy competitive wages, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington’s benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full-time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan.
We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity
Individual pay decisions will be based on a variety of factors, such as but not limited to, qualifications, education, job-related skills, relevant experience, and geographic location.
Compensation Range: $115,000.00 - $150,000.00