Sr Data Analytics & BI Lead
A+E Networks
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Responsibility of all business intelligence reports and dashboard development & technical support for reporting and business intelligence system portfolio including Ad Sales, Program Finance, International, & Corporate Finance. Responsibilities include reporting and dashboard architecture, software design, development, testing, support and implementation of Business Intelligence systems and other custom & 3rd party products.
Required
Experience:
• Senior Data Analyst and Business Intelligence architect responsible for software delivery, technical architecture and design of dashboard using cutting edge business intelligence tools such as Tableau, Qlikview or Spotfire.
• Ability to analyze data from various functional areas of the organization and come up with the visualization and reporting solutions.
• Create technical design documents as input for dashboard development while working with business analysis team across different functional areas.
• Work with various business stakeholders to identify Key Performance Indicators and design innovative dashboards for the business.
• Responsible for managing A E's dashboard and reporting environment, which includes Tableau, Microsoft SSRS and Business Objects.
• Responsible for technology & software platform decisions and strategy within the portfolio for BI Solutions.
• Work closely with Data Architects and help design conceptual data models which serve the
organization reporting needs.
• Develop standard & guidelines to be followed by the team, and perform regular reviews to ensure standards are being followed.
• Develop a service catalog and governance model which will enable dashboard development and analytics by end users throughout the organization.
• Responsible for overall system integration between Business Intelligence tools and A E Development Framework.
• Evangelize best practices around code reuse and reporting standards.
• Responsible for reviewing all Software Deliveries by our Vendors and ensure A E Standard and Procedures are being followed.
• Responsible for all Production deployments and Code Management across all the environments.
• Responsible for leading both on-shore and off-shore Build and Run Teams.
• Lead a large team of technical resources like consultants, developers and system designers. Detailed resource planning, estimation, allocation & forecasting. Ensure consistent processes for support & development including time tracking, task allocation, backup & rotation planning, training and mentoring of junior consultants.
• Drive reusability, common architecture, integration design, dashboard design, Master Data Management, configuration management, release management & documentation. Implement and manage a shared pool concept across the portfolio for build & run activities in close alignment with business goals. Work closely with Business Analysis and QA teams in ensuring quality of software delivery. Minimize defects, implement automation, code optimization to improve overall performance of IT applications.
• Evaluation of tools, technology, architecture and design framework, emerging technology trends. Develop & enforce coding standards, design reviews and create a market leading software development process.
• Ensure SOPs/architectural diagrams/design documents are created and maintained by the team.
• Ensure that programs, initiatives & projects are delivered on-time and within budget. Manage risks appropriately & plan proactive mitigation. Regular status reporting including but not limited to budget, project & support status, resources to PPAS leadership team
• Deep understanding of Visualization tools such as Tableau, Quikview or Spotfire
• Knowledge of emerging technology trends within the business intelligence domain.
• Deep understanding of Relational and Multidimensional Design Methodologies such as 3rd Normal Form, Star Schema and Snowflake Design.
• Strong Data Analysis skills, ability to correlate data from different subject areas and understand key business performance indicators.
• Experience leading medium to large software development and product implementation projects & managing a large support portfolio
• Ability to manage multiple different initiatives, tasks & projects
• 3-5 years' experience on Tableau Software or similar Visualization tool.
• At least 2 full lifecycle Data Warehousing implementations.
• Ability to prioritize, estimate & execute. Mitigate risks proactively
• Understanding of business process, challenges & opportunity for the respective area
• Challenge status-quo, open to new ideas, strong change management skills!
• Ability to see big picture, new ideas and being able to disassociate from existing toolset and evaluate the portfolio holistically
• Highest level of ownership, accountability & integrity
• Ability to influence and manage relationships across the organization even where no direct line of reporting exists
• Exhibits, models & promotes 7 pillars & vision of the IT team
• Able to build a high-performing team thru collaboration, mentoring, coaching
• Ability to take & provide feedback positively
• Team player with highest level of communication, information sharing & transparency
• Being able to question, evaluate and make decision on technology platform
• Deep understanding of integration, handshakes across IT applications
• Good experience in client-facing roles.
• Ability to define and execute POCs for technology and functional evaluations with 3rd Party Vendors.
• Ability to provide technical support to users using the Business Intelligence tools.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, analytical and problem solving skills
• Fluent in SQL and Excel Pivot Tables.
• Media functional experience a plus.
10-15 years of experience with at least 5 years as an Data Visualization Architect and lead development & support teams across multiple business areas. 5-8 years' experience in Data Warehouse implementation & support
Required
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, CIS, MIS or a related 4 year degree. Microsoft SQL Server and SSAS certification