Qualifications:

The purpose of this role is to administer a technology stack that supports the deployment of a mature business intelligence reporting suite. Ensure strong governance practices, collaborate with stakeholders, manage agile projects, analyze and visualize data, and stay updated with the latest technology from Microsoft.

Making an Impact

• PowerBI Administration: Serve as the primary Power BI Admin, ensuring uptime, optimal performance, scheduling jobs, right-sizing licensing, and environments.

• Azure Infrastructure Management: Incorporate Azure-based services such as Azure Data Factory, Azure Analysis Services, and Azure SQL Database to enhance the capabilities of Power BI and ensure scalability and reliability.

• Deployment Strategy: Develop and implement deployment strategies, governance policies, and best practices that support agile principles within an Azure-based infrastructure.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify business requirements and deliverables for Power BI deployment, using agile methods such as user stories and sprints.

• Agile Project Management: Manage agile projects, ensuring that timelines, budgets, and deliverables are met while maintaining flexibility to changing priorities.

• Data Visualization: Visualize data using Power BI to create informative and impactful reports and dashboards that are user-friendly and accessible to stakeholders.

• Process Improvement: Identify and address areas for process improvement and automation in data flows.

• Technology Updates: Stay updated with the latest technology from Microsoft, including new features and updates to Power BI, Azure DevOps, and other Azure-based services.

• Training & Development: Conduct training sessions and workshops for internal teams on Power BI features and functionalities.

• Data Governance: Ensure all data sources, reports, and dashboards comply with company data governance policies and regulatory requirements.

• Performance Monitoring: Monitor the performance of Power BI reports and dashboards, ensuring quick load times and real-time data insights.

• IT Collaboration: Work closely with the IT department to ensure the security, backup, and disaster recovery of all Power BI datasets.

• Feedback Collection: Establish a system for collecting feedback on Power BI reports and dashboards from end-users.

• Vendor Management: Liaise with software vendors and external partners to ensure optimal tool capabilities and troubleshoot technical challenges.

• Budget Oversight: Manage the budget for the Power BI deployment and Azure infrastructure, ensuring cost-effective use of resources and licenses.

• Team Mentorship: Guide team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.

Your Typical Day and Other Key Details

• Daily Oversight and Administration of the NA PowerBI Platform

• Monitoring & Validation of Workflow activity

• Troubleshooting & data pipelining issues

• Working with Dashboard Developers to bring new products into the Platform

• Collaboration with NAIT and GT Partners for continuous improvement of the technology capabilities

Other accountabilities as assigned.