BI and Data Analytics Manager

Liwa Trading Enterprises LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 335,000 - 670,000; Full time

Job summary

Liwa Trading Enterprises LLC is seeking a BI & Data Analytics Manager to lead the organization’s BI, data analytics, data warehousing, and reporting efforts. The role transforms data into insights for strategic planning, operational efficiency, and informed decision-making within a retail-focused enterprise.

The manager will oversee enterprise BI solutions, data governance, and collaboration with stakeholders to deliver scalable analytics across all departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required
• Master's degree preferred
• Professional certifications in BI, Analytics, or Cloud technologies are an advantage

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and robust data pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse, Azure Function Application, Azure API Management, and other Azure services.
• Lead and mentor junior data engineers, Power BI visualization team, providing technical guidance, code reviews, and knowledge sharing.
• Build and optimize complex SQL queries and stored procedures to support data transformation and analytics.
• Integrate structured and unstructured data from various sources including REST APIs, on-prem systems, and cloud platforms.
• Manage and monitor data lake and storage solutions (ADLS, Blob Storage) for high availability and performance.
• Coordinate sprint planning, task allocation, and delivery tracking across data engineering initiatives.
• Drive implementation of coding standards, data governance, and performance optimization best practices within the team.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, data scientists, and DevOps, to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Manage BI software vendors and implementation partners. Evaluate new BI technologies.
• Negotiate software licensing and support agreements.

Skills

Power BI

SQL

Data Modeling

Team Leadership

Azure Data Services

Data Warehousing

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree preferred

Certifications in BI/Cloud or PMP ITIL advantage

Tools

Power BI

IBM Cognos

SSRS

Azure Data Factory

Azure Synapse

Job description

The BI & Data Analytics Manager is responsible for leading the organization's Business Intelligence (Power BI and IBM Cognos), Data Analytics, Data Warehousing, and Reporting functions. This role transforms business data into meaningful insights that support strategic planning, operational efficiency, and informed decision-making.

The manager will oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise BI solutions, establish data governance standards, and collaborate with business stakeholders to deliver scalable analytics solutions across all departments. The role also involves leading BI projects, managing the BI team, and driving data-driven decision-making throughout the organization.

Role and Responsibilities:

1. Design, develop, and maintain scalable and robust data pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse, Azure Function Application, Azure API Management, and other Azure services.
2. Lead and mentor junior data engineers, Power BI visualization team, providing technical guidance, code reviews, and knowledge sharing.
3. Build and optimize complex SQL queries and stored procedures to support data transformation and analytics.
4. Integrate structured and unstructured data from various sources including REST APIs, on-prem systems, and cloud platforms.
5. Manage and monitor data lake and storage solutions (ADLS, Blob Storage) for high availability and performance.
6. Coordinate sprint planning, task allocation, and delivery tracking across data engineering initiatives.
7. Drive implementation of coding standards, data governance, and performance optimization best practices within the team.
8. Work closely with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, data scientists, and DevOps, to deliver end-to-end solutions.
9. Manage BI software vendors and implementation partners. Evaluate new BI technologies.
10. Negotiate software licensing and support agreements.

Educational Qualifications & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required, master’s degree preferred
• Professional certifications in BI, Analytics, or Cloud technologies are an advantage
• Preferred Certifications: Power BI Data Analyst Associate, Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate, Azure Data Engineer Associate, PMP, ITIL foundation

Experience

• 5–6 years of experience in Business Intelligence and Data Analytics
• Minimum 2–3 years in a managerial or team leadership role.
• Experience in Retail is a must.
• Proven experience implementing enterprise BI solutions.

Technical & Functional Skills

• Business Intelligence Tools (Microsoft Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, DAX, Power BI Matrix)
• SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), IBM Cognos (legacy environments)
• Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL
• Data Warehouse Design, Data Modeling, Data Lakes, Microsoft Azure (Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics)
• Retail Sales Analytics, Inventory Optimization, Customer Analytics, Financial Reporting, Supply Chain Analytics, Demand Forecasting, Budgeting and Planning, KPI Management.