Reference: JHB006268-MM1-1
Our client, a leading law firm based in Cape Town CBD, has a vacancy for a BI Team Leader to lead the BI team in all activities related to the delivery and support of data and analytics solutions that are aligned with the business strategy. The team leader will ensure the implementation of new BI and analytics solutions, as well as be responsible for the support of existing systems, ensuring that the required governance protocols are adhered to.
This role may develop, change, and encompass other tasks and projects in accordance with the dictates of the practice and what the department/team may be required to deliver to the business from time to time or on an ongoing basis.
Duties & Responsibilities
In order to be considered, the following is required:
- Relevant Degree or similar qualification
- 8 - 10 years’ experience in a similar role (at least three years’ should include managing people)
- At least three years’ experience working at a professional services firm
- Proven experience in delivery across the entire BI lifecycle including data warehouse, data modelling, data flows, reporting, and analytics based using the Agile approach
- 5 years’ Microsoft SQL Server development experience
- 3 years’ practical experience using data transformation tools, preferably Microsoft SSIS / Synapse preferred
- 5 years’ practical experience using BI reporting tools (SAP Business Objects / SAS Visual Analytics / Microsoft Power BI preferred)
- Big data / cloud experience advantageous
- Knowledge of data governance practices and data protection
- Knowledge of accounting and budgeting principles
- Experience in requirements capture, analysis techniques, and process improvement approaches
- Strong facilitation and coaching skills
Responsibilities:
- Implement the data and analytics strategy collaborating with business stakeholders and IT
- Manage the delivery of BI solutions across the entire BI lifecycle
- Collaborate with subject matter experts and IT to design and develop the data and analytics capability of the firm
- Lead the definition and governance of key business metrics and engineer data-driven processes that drive business value
- Develop a plan to provide an aligned view of data across the firm based on accepted data governance principles
- Ensure architectural alignment of BI systems across IT and other business processes
- Architect the data warehouse, integration, and analytical systems along with the senior BI team members
- Ensure that project/department milestones are met and adhere to approved budgets and timelines
- Comply with all data policies, standards, and processes and ensure required documentation is in place
- Ensure all security and data privacy protocols are adhered to
- Lead the BI team in the delivery of top quality and appropriate BI and analytics solutions along with reports and analytics that provide meaningful analysis, addressing key business questions and opportunities
- Communicate the BI capabilities to the firm and drive wider adoption across departments and offices
- Present analysis and recommendations using data-driven storytelling to drive improvement
- Provide coaching and development opportunities for the BI team
- Manage the administrative aspects of the BI team
- Support all ad hoc business information requirements
- Ensure proper change controls, record keeping, feedback, reporting, testing, and other acceptable application development methodologies are implemented and adhered to within the team
- Implement effective client support mechanisms
- Keep abreast of changes within the business and analysis environment and recommend ways to harness these opportunities
- Provide day-to-day business support in line with the requirements of the department
- Assist with ad hoc tasks as and when required
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