Here at Avis Budget Group we're more than just rentals—although over 70 years of experience and 11,000 locations in 180 countries has taught us a thing or two about that. We’re shaping the future of the mobility industry with our innovative, customer-focused solutions. Our globally recognized brands - Avis, Budget, Budget Truck and Zipcar - connect people to more. This means more convenience, more options and more time on the road for our customers. But we also connect our employees to more: opportunities, benefits, support, collaboration and most importantly—power to change the future. Sound your speed? Come join our family.

Hi, it’s nice to meet you! We are Avis Budget Group:

We are a leading global provider of transportation solutions, operating three of the most recognized brands in the industry: Avis, Budget, and Zipcar - the world’s leading car-sharing network. Our employees are driven by a shared ambition to be at their best every day, so that together, we can become the best vehicle rental company in the world. We’ve been doing this for over 75 years, but we are humble enough to know that we can do things even better.

Summary:

The Analytics Manager will be responsible for delivering key data transformation programs of medium to large sizes using strong program management skills. This role will work together with (or as the liaison towards) functional teams, technology, and business teams. Managing vendor teams and ensuring they are delivering scope on-time, in time and under budget is critical as well.

Role also includes tracking delivery, financials, and benefits; overcoming blockers & dependencies; and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. This role will have at least one direct report. This position has global scope, but eastern time zone is preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Successfully deliver technology change through a scaled Agile framework (e.g. Scrum, Kanban) approach
• Develop, maintain, track and report upon overall plan across multiple delivery teams, including the management or risks and issues.
• Ensure alignment with delivery managers to achieve agreement on technical approach and design
• Ensure effective project communication across all levels of the organization
• Manage dependencies across delivery teams and other change initiatives
• Manage project budget, track spend and forecast against project budget
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure alignment, collaboration and manage and mitigate risks and issues
• Foster excellent working relationships within the overall data team and with our internal and external business partners
• Take accountability for stakeholder expectations, create, and maintain relationships with project stakeholders and dependent projects or initiatives

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of data program/ portfolio management experience (business or IT) with exposure to integrated application delivery
• Successful track record of managing complex IT/change projects
• A solid understanding of project management methodologies and development toolsets
• Experience of working within a fast-moving, changeable environment with new and legacy technology/products and working practices
• Familiar with change management in the implementation of data & information management strategies, BI, advanced analytics and AI;
• Familiar with market trends and technologies related to data management, analytics and visualization;
• Can demonstrate various experiences of similar transformation projects or programs;
• Well organized, pro-active and solution oriented in nature with a “getting things done” mindset

We understand applying is intimidating – please try to be confident! You don’t have to match all the requirements exactly to be considered. We are looking for technically skilled, invested leaders eager to take the wheel.

Driven People. Performing with Purpose

People

We are people driven: building an engineering culture, stronger together, maximizing our diversity of thought, backgrounds and beliefs at every level of our organization.

Performance

We are performance driven: encouraging each other to be at our best through leadership, training, tools, and rewards.

Purpose

We are purpose driven: building modern and cutting-edge products, providing safe and sustainable transport solutions that make a difference to the lives of our colleagues, customers and communities.

Benefits you’ll receive:

• Paid time off
• 401K retirement plan with company matched contributions
• Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance
• Eligible to elect other voluntary benefits including: Group Legal, Identity Theft, Insurance, FSA, additional life insurance coverages
• Contribute up to $260 as a tax free benefit for public transportation or parking expenses
• Employee discounts, including discounted prices on purchase of Avis / Budget cars
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for services including counseling, financial and legal consultation, referrals for care service, and more

The fine print:

Avis Budget Group is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veterans/Disabled.

This advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. This advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. This position may be with any affiliate of Avis Budget Group.

Avis Budget Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.