Technical Lead/ Manager

BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE TEAM LEAD (M2)

JOB PURPOSE

As the Business Intelligence team lead, you will be responsible for the delivery of data, reporting platforms and solutions to business key stakeholders enabling them to make data-informed decisions. Our primary Business Intelligence tool is Power BI. It will be your responsibility to develop a governance framework for how we support the business with their Power BI applications. This framework should include application maintenance & support, enhancements, and training. You will drive the strategy of our Power BI platform and manage the day-to-day operations of the BI team.

The selected candidate will be self-motivated, innovative and passionate about data. She/he will work across multiple geographies with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, and collaborative, environment and play a significant role in the growth of the company.

This position would be highly suited to a business profile with experience & interest in BI technologies or a senior BI consultant / developer, who is looking for the next step in her/his career and wants to take on more responsibility with a business focus.

Area of Responsibility

  • Responsible for several or all aspects of IT within a designated area involving the definition, development, maintenance and operation of systems.
  • Ensures the area´s technological level is up to date, conducting studies and implementing new procedures and techniques and the selection of hardware, software and supplies.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Review business requirements together with other key BI stakeholders and the business and deliver high level solution designs
  • Establish and Implement a Power BI governance framework, and supporting policies
  • Work with relevant stakeholders to improve the processes for the creation and maintenance of Power BI applications
  • Manage a team of Power BI developers to ensure delivery of business requirements
  • Manage the maintenance and development of the access control portal related to our frontend BI applications
  • Monitor the operational performance of delivered frontend applications (application management)
  • Educate business leaders and be an evangelist for the promotion and adoption of BI solutions
  • Work with the BI and Information Governance teams to fully map our data domains and make these visible and understood within our Data Catalogue
  • Develop a Power BI training roadmap and certification for business users

Skills & Experience

You are a highly motivated, delivery focused leader with superb interpersonal skills and a passion for excellence. You have a positive outlook, a can-do attitude and thrive on working in a multi-cultural team environment.

You have a strong working knowledge of BI concepts and experience of working on Power BI technology. A strong knowledge of data modelling techniques, writing business requirements.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyse, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy. You can demonstrate experience and exposure to project management concepts and tools.

You have exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, are proficient in the MS Office Suite and the ability to articulate complex ideas and findings. You are highly organised, with good planning and people management skills. You are educated to Degree level and have 3+ years of hands on experience in developing or working with developers on Power BI solutions.

Some international travel will be required.

What we offer:

  • 22 days annual leave
  • 4 Company Days
  • Defined Contribution Pension
  • VHI Health Insurance
  • Life & Disability Insurance
  • Health & Wellbeing Initiatives – gym membership, wellbeing seminars, bike to work scheme
  • Flexible start & Finish times