Application and Reporting Lead

Application and Reporting Lead required for my client based near Swindon.

A Lead Application and Reporting Specialist is sought by a forward-thinking company near Swindon for a hybrid permanent role, offering a salary of £50,000 to £70,000.

Role Overview:

You will oversee data-driven decision-making tools such as MI, BI, and data input solutions. You'll collaborate with Data Engineers, Data Architects, and business stakeholders, leading a team to ensure data integrity and actionable insights. This role requires strong technical acumen, leadership, and a strategic approach to align data solutions with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Application, MI, and BI Leadership:
   • Oversee the development and implementation of robust data products for MI and BI systems.
   • Continuously drive innovation by enhancing data tools and improving accessibility.
   • Provide expertise in data input, interaction, and consumption to drive business value.
   • Introduce scalable solutions to manage and monitor data pipelines while ensuring data integrity across the organisation.
2. Data Architecture & Management:
   • Collaborate with Data Architects on the implementation of scalable and secure data pipelines.
   • Design frameworks that integrate data governance principles and manage the data lifecycle effectively.
   • Support semantic layer design to ensure data structures align with business objectives.
3. Reporting & Analytics:
   • Lead the development of reports and dashboards to deliver key business insights using Tableau and SQL Server.
   • Engage stakeholders to understand their requirements, building frameworks to facilitate self-service data access.
   • Work on the continuous improvement of existing MI/BI reporting frameworks, aligning them with evolving business needs.
4. Stakeholder Engagement:
   • Present complex data findings to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and accessible manner.
   • Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the business to align data governance strategies with business priorities.
   • Regularly communicate with leadership to report on performance, KPIs, and opportunities for process improvement.
5. Team Leadership:
   • Manage and mentor a team of data developers and analysts, fostering a collaborative and innovative culture.
   • Oversee workload priorities and ensure that deadlines for high-quality data products are met.
   • Invest in team development by ensuring access to relevant tools and providing training opportunities.
6. Process Optimization:
   • Lead initiatives for process automation, data standardization, and continuous improvement in data governance practices.
   • Ensure compliance with internal policies and external data regulations, including data protection and security.
   • Collaborate closely with IT teams to ensure systems are optimized for data quality management and governance.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Experience:
  • 5+ years in a leadership role in MI/BI, with proven experience in data management.
  • Expertise in Tableau for interactive reporting and SQL Server for data extraction and transformation.
  • Experience in data warehouse design, BI development, and data services is essential.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage a team of data analysts and developers.
• Skills:
  • Proficient in Tableau for creating intuitive dashboards and advanced SQL for data manipulation.
  • Strong understanding of data governance, data quality management, and regulatory compliance.
  • Ability to deliver actionable insights from complex datasets.
  • Familiarity with other BI tools like Power BI, Pyramid, or ThoughtSpot, along with programming languages such as Python or C#.

If you are a strategic thinker with technical expertise and leadership capabilities, this opportunity allows you to drive data excellence across a growing organisation.