BI Team Lead

Reed Technology; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment agency seeks an experienced Business Intelligence Team Lead to manage a team and drive data strategy. Responsibilities include overseeing BI solutions using Power BI and Azure SQL, fostering team collaboration, and ensuring data quality. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and a proven BI background with technical expertise in data modeling. This role offers the opportunity to shape data strategy in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a BI leadership or senior analyst role.
• Strong technical expertise in Azure SQL and Power BI, including advanced DAX and data modeling.
• Excellent leadership, mentoring, and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of BI Analysts and Developers.
• Oversee the design and delivery of BI solutions.
• Define and implement best practices for data modeling, reporting, and governance.

Skills

Business Intelligence leadership

Azure SQL

Power BI

Data modeling

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Power BI

Azure SQL

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Business Intelligence Team Lead to manage and mentor a team of BI professionals while driving data strategy and delivering high-quality insights. This is a hands‑on leadership role requiring expertise in Azure SQL and Power BI, combined with strong stakeholder engagement skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of BI Analysts and Developers, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
• Oversee the design and delivery of BI solutions using Power BI and Azure SQL.
• Define and implement best practices for data modeling, reporting, and governance.
• Partner with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into actionable insights.
• Ensure data quality, security, and compliance across all BI processes.
• Drive continuous improvement and adoption of new BI tools and technologies.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in a BI leadership or senior analyst role.
• Strong technical expertise in Azure SQL and Power BI (including advanced DAX and data modeling).
• Excellent leadership, mentoring, and team management skills.
• Ability to communicate complex data concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of data warehousing and ETL processes.

Desirable

• Experience with Azure Data Factory or other cloud-based data integration tools.
• Familiarity with advanced analytics tools (Python, R) and machine learning concepts.