Manager

Must Have Skills

• 8+ years of BI/Analytics experience with strong expertise in Power BI.
• Advanced knowledge of DAX, Power Query (M), data modeling, and semantic models.
• Experience building executive and operational dashboards with strong focus on visualization and user experience.
• Hands-on experience with Power BI Copilot and AI-enabled features.
• Strong understanding of data analysis, KPI design, and business reporting.
• Experience integrating data from SQL Server, Excel, SharePoint, APIs, Azure/Fabric, or similar platforms.
• Ability to work independently with client stakeholders and drive requirements through delivery.
• Proven experience leading or mentoring a team of 3-5 resources.
• Strong problem-solving skills, ownership mindset, and proactive approach.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Role & Responsibilities

• Directly engage with client stakeholders to gather requirements and translate business needs into reporting solutions.
• Lead the design and development of Power BI dashboards, reports, and semantic models.
• Drive report UX/UI, ensuring dashboards are intuitive, actionable, and business-focused.
• Develop and optimize complex DAX measures, data models, and Power Query transformations.
• Integrate data from multiple sources and ensure data quality, accuracy, and consistency.
• Leverage AI capabilities within Power BI, including Copilot, Smart Narratives, Q&A, and other AI-assisted features.
• Proactively identify reporting opportunities, recommend improvements, and drive analytics initiatives without waiting for client direction.
• Own reporting delivery and take work off the client's plate through independent execution.
• Lead and mentor a team of 3-5 Power BI developers, resolving technical blockers and guiding work allocation.
• Present insights and recommendations to business stakeholders through effective data storytelling.
• Ensure governance, security, performance optimization, and documentation standards are maintained.

Good to Have Skills

• Background in Financial Services.
• Knowledge of Azure platforms
• Exposure to Python, SQL optimization, or advanced analytics.
• Experience establishing reporting governance and Power BI best practices.
• Knowledge of responsible AI practices and Copilot governance.

Key Traits

• Client-facing and consultative mindset.
• Ability to anticipate business needs and propose solutions proactively.
• Strong ownership and leadership qualities.
• Ability to think beyond development and drive reporting strategy, look-and-feel, and adoption.

Graduate in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field. 8-10 years of experience in data engineering or related field.