What are the responsibilities and job description for the Power BI Technical Architect position at Urpan Technologies, Inc.?
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Position Overview:
We are seeking a technically hands-on Power BI Architect to lead the design and development of modern dashboards and reports as part of a migration initiative from legacy QlikView (on-premises) solutions. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Power BI, best practices for dashboard development, and enterprise-level experience, particularly in IT services and domains such as finance, sales, and supply chain.
Key Responsibilities:
- Power BI Architecture and Development:
- Architect end-to-end Power BI solutions, including data models, report structures, and dashboard designs.
- Ensure adherence to Power BI best practices for performance optimization, scalability, and usability.
- Define and implement a common theme and design language for dashboards, ensuring consistency and alignment with organizational branding.
- Migration Leadership:
- Lead the migration of QlikView dashboards to Power BI, ensuring minimal disruption to users and improved functionality.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to assess existing QlikView reports and identify opportunities for enhancement in Power BI.
- Data Modeling and Integration:
- Design and implement efficient data models optimized for Power BI reporting, incorporating industry best practices.
- Work closely with data engineers to ensure data pipelines, transformations, and connections are robust and efficient.
- Best Practices and Standards:
- Establish and enforce standards for Power BI report development, including naming conventions, performance tuning, and governance.
- Provide guidance on security, role-based access, and data governance within the Power BI ecosystem.
- Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:
- Partner with business stakeholders in finance, sales, and supply chain to gather requirements and deliver tailored dashboards.
- Act as a trusted advisor to IT and business teams, providing insights on dashboard design, usability, and analytics strategy.
- Mentorship and Knowledge Sharing:
- Train and mentor team members on Power BI development and best practices.
- Drive innovation by staying updated with Power BI updates, features, and industry trends.
Qualifications:
- Technical Expertise:
- 8 years of experience in business intelligence and analytics, with 5 years in Power BI development and architecture.
- Proficient in DAX, Power Query, and advanced data modeling techniques.
- Experience with enterprise-scale Power BI deployments and integration with Snowflake or other cloud platforms.
- Domain Knowledge:
- Solid understanding of finance, sales, and supply chain processes and KPIs.
- Ability to translate domain-specific requirements into actionable dashboards and insights.
- IT Services and Enterprise Experience:
- Prior experience working in large enterprises or IT services, managing complex BI projects.
- Exposure to cross-functional environments and collaboration with global teams.
- Soft Skills:
- Strong communication skills to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Analytical mindset with a focus on problem-solving and process improvement.
- Leadership and mentoring experience in a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of QlikView and experience in migration projects.
- Familiarity with other BI tools (e.g., Tableau, SAP BusinessObjects).
- Experience with data governance and compliance requirements.
- Microsoft Power BI certification or equivalent.
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