Head of BI/Senior BI Architect

TXP; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community services provider is seeking a Senior BI Manager / BI Architect in Birmingham. The successful candidate will oversee the data and reporting infrastructure, lead a data engineering team, and manage the Azure Data Platform. The role requires strong expertise in BI architecture, Azure tools, and team management, with a competitive salary range of £75,000-£80,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in BI architecture and management.
• Strong expertise in Azure tools and BI services.
• Experience in leading Agile teams and projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and enhancement of the data and reporting infrastructure.
• Shape and evolve the BI platform strategy to meet objectives.
• Manage and oversee a multi-disciplinary data engineering team.

Skills

BI architecture/management and team leadership

Azure BI architecture and cloud services

Azure Fabric, SQL warehousing, DataLakes, Databricks

MI/BI product development using Agile and Waterfall methods

Managing cross-functional teams and sprint activities

Job description

Role

Senior BI Manager / BI Architect

Salary

£75,000-£80,000 per annum + bonus + benefits

Location

Birmingham, West Midlands (Full time onsite)

Overview

We are currently working with a community services provider, who require a Senior BI Manager / BI Architect with a strong understanding of Azure Data and Data Engineering tools. Reporting into the CTI as a key member of the clients newly formed Data Engineering team, you will lead the design, development, and ongoing enhancement of the client's data and reporting infrastructure. You will be the strategic owner of the Azure Data Platform, overseeing services such as Azure Data Lake, Data Warehouse, Data Factory, Databricks, and Power BI.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for strategic & technical Leadership and will help shape and evolve the BI and data platform strategy to meet business, compliance, and care objectives. You will lead a multi-disciplinary data engineering team using Agile (Scrum) methodologies and oversee the development and scalability of the strategic data platform, along with managing the BI function and ensure alignment with business goals.

Skills & experience required

• Excellent experience in BI architecture/management and team leadership
• Deep expertise in Azure BI architecture and cloud services
• Extensive hands-on experience with Azure Fabric, SQL warehousing, DataLakes, Databricks
• Track record in MI/BI product development using Agile and Waterfall methods
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and sprint activities

The role will be full time on-site working based in Birmingham, please consider this when applying for the role.

Application Process

If you are interested in the role and would like to apply, please click on the link for immediate consideration.