Head Of Data Engineering and Business Intelligence
Core Group
Sandton, Gauteng
Permanent
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Posted 17 September 2024

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Job Description

Head of Business Intelligence

Are you passionate about data and leading teams? Do you thrive in an environment where your insights drive real business impact? This is an excellent opportunity for a data-driven leader to create transformative solutions while managing a dynamic team. As our Head of Business Intelligence, you’ll have the chance to shape the future of our data landscape, overseeing the design and implementation of cutting-edge BI solutions that support decision-making across the organisation.

What You’ll Do:

  • Lead and mentor a team of talented BI analysts, empowering them to deliver actionable insights.
  • Collaborate with various departments to design and execute comprehensive BI strategies.
  • Oversee the development of Power BI dashboards and reports to meet the organisation’s needs.
  • Manage end-to-end BI projects, from gathering requirements to successful implementation.
  • Ensure the smooth flow of data through pipelines, maintaining accuracy and efficiency.
  • Leverage SQL to extract, transform, and load data, ensuring optimal performance in our data warehouses.
  • Work closely with data engineers to integrate diverse data sources into a cohesive, accessible data warehouse.
  • Champion the security, accuracy, and reliability of all BI solutions.
  • Optimise SQL queries to enhance reporting and analytical processes.
  • Manage relationships with external data vendors and oversee their contributions.
  • Stay ahead of BI trends and technologies, fostering innovation within the team.
  • Collaborate across business functions, aligning BI solutions with broader organisational goals.

Experience Required:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
  • At least 5 years of experience in a similar BI leadership role.
  • Experience Managing a team and stakeholders. 
  • Expertise in Power BI or similar reporting visualisation tools.
  • Advanced SQL skills for data analysis and manipulation.
  • Familiarity with the Microsoft Azure stack, particularly Azure Data Factory and Azure SQL Database.
  • Proven experience in managing and scaling BI teams.
  • A track record of designing and maintaining data pipelines.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering actionable insights.
  • Excellent communication skills, especially in translating data insights to non-technical stakeholders.

Skills We Value:

  • Proficiency in data modelling and database design.
  • Strong project management skills to balance multiple initiatives.
  • Knowledge of data governance and compliance standards.
  • A continuous learning mindset, always staying ahead of the latest BI innovations.
  • The ability to foster collaboration and communicate effectively with diverse teams.

If you're ready to take the lead and make an impact, please reach out to me for more detail. [email protected]