ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES:

• Platform Management Team (DevOps, Data warehouse)
• Functional COEs
• Foster proactive and effective stakeholder engagement at all levels to maintain positive relationships.
• Transformation Team
• APME and Global Users (Not co-located in Pakistan)
• Identify and actively pursue opportunities for continuous improvement to enhance process efficiency and effectiveness.

Key objectives:

• Design, develop, and optimize BI infrastructure, ensuring data integrity/relationships, and establishing reporting and business process architectures.
• Enable data-driven storytelling in BAT by developing visualizations using PowerBI for Descriptive and Diagnostic Dashboards.
• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders and technology teams to ensure seamless flow of data/insights through state-of-the-art dashboards and reports.

Key success factors include:

• Platform Management Team (Data Warehouse/EDP)
• Project Bee Team
• Functional COEs
• Foster proactive and effective stakeholder engagement at all levels to maintain positive relationships.
• Transformation Team
• APME and Global Users (Not co-located in Pakistan)
• Identify and actively pursue opportunities for continuous improvement to enhance process efficiency and effectiveness.

WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR

• Capture demands, plan sprints, prioritize tasks, and resolve operational technical issues.
• Engage in High-Level Engagement and collaborate with Business Analysts to conduct feasibility studies, deliver POCs, and provide consultation and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Proven track record in developing dashboards with multiple data sources and communicating requirements to Data Analysts, Data Engineers, or relevant teams.
• Continuously strive to improve current tools and methodologies for better analysis of information.
• End-to-end Dashboard Development SDLC (Data to Dashboard), strong knowledge of PowerQuery, M Language, DAX, and PowerBI functions is essential.
• Diagnose existing Excel reports, develop solutions, implement changes, and monitor validation processes to ensure data integrity and optimal performance.
• Define and maintain internal processes and quality standards documentation to ensure up-to-date process controls and audits aligned with BAT standards.
• Effectively manage strict project timelines in a fast-paced business environment.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE

• Proven track record of at least 4-5 years in developing BI projects, with 1-2 years of team management experience.
• Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Marketing, Finance, Analytics, or a related field.
• Proficiency in English, both verbal and written.
• Experience in using direct query with Database Infrastructure such as Snowflake and Azure Blob.
• Strong expertise in using PowerBI, including integration with PowerApps and Power Automate preferred.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering multiple BI projects with varying complexity.
• Strong problem-solving skills, continuous improvement mindset, and resourcefulness.
• Hands-on development experience with Microsoft Products (Excel, PowerBI, SharePoint, Power Automate, PowerApps, Excel Macro, Power Query).
• Comfortable with numbers and possesses good analytical sense.
• Experience in developing products using agile methodologies and ways of working.

Technical / Functional / Leadership Skills Required:

• Good understanding of Data Structure, Transformation, and Architecture.
• Forum Contributor experience would be an added advantage.
• Exposure to Alteryx, Dataiku, MicroStrategy, Azure ML would be a plus.