Administrator of PowerBI & Azure Infrastructure

Manpower•Milwaukee, WI

17h

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in Power BI deployment, project management, data analysis, and data visualization, using agile methodologies, Azure DevOps, and Azure services.
Strong knowledge of Power BI and its services, including data modeling, DAX formulas, and visualizations, using agile methods such as rapid prototyping and continuous integration.
Experience with Azure DevOps and related tools such as Azure Pipelines, Azure Boards, and Azure Repos.
Knowledge of Azure services such as Azure Data Factory, Azure Analysis Services, and Azure SQL Database, and their integration with Power BI.
Experience with agile project management methodologies and tools, such as Scrum or Kanban, and related tools such as JIRA or DevOps.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels using agile practices such as daily standups and retrospectives.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data sets and identify key insights using agile practices such as data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary Power BI Admin, ensuring uptime, optimal performance, scheduling jobs, right-sizing licensing, and environments.
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.
Develop and implement deployment strategies, governance policies, and best practices that support agile principles within an Azure-based infrastructure.
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.
Manage agile projects, ensuring that timelines, budgets, and deliverables are met while maintaining flexibility to changing priorities.
Visualize data using Power BI to create informative and impactful reports and dashboards that are user-friendly and accessible to stakeholders.
Identify and address areas for process improvement and automation in data flows.
Stay updated with the latest technology from Microsoft, including new features and updates to Power BI, Azure DevOps, and other Azure-based services.
Conduct training sessions and workshops for internal teams on Power BI features and functionalities.
Ensure all data sources, reports, and dashboards comply with company data governance policies and regulatory requirements.
Monitor the performance of Power BI reports and dashboards, ensuring quick load times and real-time data insights.
Work closely with the IT department to ensure the security, backup, and disaster recovery of all Power BI datasets.
Establish a system for collecting feedback on Power BI reports and dashboards from end-users.
Liaise with software vendors and external partners to ensure optimal tool capabilities and troubleshoot technical challenges.
Manage the budget for the Power BI deployment and Azure infrastructure, ensuring cost-effective use of resources and licenses.
Guide team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
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.