Senior Power BI and Data Analytics Lead - DP World - Dubai, UAE

DP World; Dubai; On-site; AED 290,160 - 390,600; Full time

Job summary

DP World, a global leader in logistics, is seeking a Senior Power BI and Data Analytics Lead in Dubai, UAE. This role involves designing and developing enterprise reporting solutions to enhance decision-making across various functions.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Power BI, DAX, and data modeling, with a focus on performance optimization. Competitive compensation aligned with UAE standards is offered.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Power BI Desktop and Service including datasets, dataflows, and semantic modeling.
• Advanced proficiency in DAX and Power Query M.
• Experience designing star schema models, slowly changing dimensions, and aggregation strategies.
• Knowledge of incremental refresh, composite models, and performance tuning techniques.
• Experience with SQL, Azure SQL, Synapse, or Data Lake Gen2 environments.

Responsibilities

• Engage stakeholders to translate business requirements into measurable KPIs, metrics, and user stories.
• Design intuitive, role-based reporting experiences.
• Develop scalable star-schema data models using Power BI.
• Implement incremental refresh and optimize performance.
• Standardize KPI cards and ensure data governance.

Skills

Power BI Modeling and Reporting

DAX and Power Query

Star Schema and Data Modeling

Incremental Refresh and Performance Optimization

Row-Level Security and Governance

SQL and Azure Data Platforms

Agile Delivery and Sprint Planning

Data Visualization and Storytelling

Job description

Position Overview

Senior Power BI and Data Analytics Lead in Dubai, UAE will design, develop and govern enterprise reporting solutions that drive data-driven decision-making across finance, operations, transformation and commercial functions. This role focuses on advanced data modeling, performance optimization and governance within the Microsoft Power Platform ecosystem to support strategic performance management across terminal and logistics operations.

Job Details

• Country: UAE
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Maritime
• Function: Data Analysis
• Salary: 26000-35000 monthly (Market estimated)
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality: Any
• Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Engage stakeholders to translate business requirements into measurable KPIs, metrics and user stories aligned with corporate standards
• Design intuitive, role-based reporting experiences following DP World visualization and accessibility guidelines
• Develop scalable star-schema data models and semantic layers using Power BI Desktop and Service
• Build advanced DAX measures and Power Query transformations with consistent data typing and hierarchies
• Implement incremental refresh, composite models and DirectQuery or Import strategies for optimized performance
• Develop interactive dashboards using storytelling best practices, field parameters, bookmarks and tooltips
• Standardize KPI cards, themes and naming conventions for cross-report consistency
• Implement Row-Level Security and Object-Level Security and manage workspace governance
• Ensure adherence to documentation standards, naming conventions and data governance policies
• Reconcile reports against golden source systems and resolve data quality discrepancies
• Use deployment pipelines, ALM Toolkit and version control to manage Dev Test Prod environments
• Monitor dataset refresh reliability, model size and performance using DAX Studio and Performance Analyzer
• Prepare release notes, data dictionaries and conduct enablement sessions for business users
• Track report usage metrics and continuously improve adoption and value delivery
• Collaborate with transformation, finance, operations, commercial and IT data platform teams to prioritize backlog and deliver in Agile sprints
• Identify automation opportunities using reusable templates, parameters and dataflows

Ideal Profile

• Strong expertise in Power BI Desktop and Service including datasets, dataflows and semantic modeling
• Advanced proficiency in DAX and Power Query M
• Experience designing star schema models, slowly changing dimensions and aggregation strategies
• Knowledge of incremental refresh, composite models and performance tuning techniques
• Experience with SQL, Azure SQL, Synapse or Data Lake Gen2 environments
• Familiarity with Tabular Editor, ALM Toolkit and DAX Studio
• Understanding of Agile delivery frameworks and backlog management
• Strong documentation, governance and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to prototype new analytics solutions and evaluate emerging platform capabilities

Skills Set

• Power BI Modeling and Reporting
• DAX and Power Query
• Star Schema and Data Modeling
• Incremental Refresh and Performance Optimization
• Row-Level Security and Governance
• SQL and Azure Data Platforms
• Agile Delivery and Sprint Planning
• Data Visualization and Storytelling

Why Join Us

• Lead enterprise analytics transformation within a global logistics leader
• Work on advanced data platforms and governance frameworks
• Collaborate with cross-functional transformation and strategy teams
• Drive innovation in reporting automation and digital performance management
• Competitive compensation aligned with UAE data analytics leadership standards

About the Company

DP World is a global leader in trade and supply chain solutions headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Operating ports, terminals and integrated logistics services across six continents, DP World connects global markets through innovation, operational excellence and digital transformation. The company is committed to leveraging advanced analytics and technology to enhance performance, transparency and sustainable global trade.