Head of Business Intelligence (Azure Data Lake, Fabric)

TXP; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading services provider based in the Midlands is seeking a BI Manager to lead their Data Engineering team. The role requires expertise in Azure Data services, where the successful candidate will enhance the data and reporting infrastructure while driving the overall BI strategy. Strong experience in leading a BI function and understanding both technical and business sides of data usage is essential. This role offers a competitive rate and hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a BI function.
• Expertise in Azure BI architecture and Cloud services.
• Hands-on experience with Azure Fabric and SQL warehousing.
• Track record in MI/BI product development using Agile and Waterfall methods.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and sprint activities.
• Technical BI development/architect background.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and enhancement of the client's data and reporting infrastructure.
• Own the Azure Data Platform and oversee services like Data Lake and Data Warehouse.
• Drive the BI strategy and demonstrate the value of effective data use.

Skills

BI leadership experience

Azure BI architecture expertise

Hands-on experience with Azure Fabric

SQL warehousing

Data Lakes

Databricks

MI/BI product development

Agile methodology

Waterfall methods

Team management experience

Job description

Role: BI Manager

Rate: 500.00 Per Day - Inside IR35

Location: Central Birmingham, West Midlands (Hybrid Working - 2 days per week onsite)

Duration: Initial 3 - 6 Months with potential to go Permanent

We are currently working with a leading services provider who require a technically strong, Midlands based Senior BI Manager with a good understanding of Azure Data and Data Engineering tools.

Working as a key member of a newly formed Data Engineering team, the successful candidate 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. The technical focus is all Microsoft, primarily Azure so any Fabric experience would be very beneficial.

Our client is looking for someone who is going to lead the function, and has previous experience doing this. Someone who really understands data and what it can be used for and challenge the business on what they need from the data and challenge the teams to produce the most effective data outputs for the business need so that it can improve and become a first-class function.

You will need to be able to drive the direction of how data works for the organisation and the overall Data/BI strategy, design solutions that fit, and demonstrate what value data can bring to the company if it is used effectively.

A technical background is essential to be able understand and bridge the gap between the Data Team and the Business environment so that the two collaborate effectively and are challenged both ways. Someone who can understand and appreciate both the technical side and the business strategy side.

Skills & experience required:

• Experience leading a BI function
• Expertise in Azure BI architecture and Cloud services
• Hands‑on experience with Azure Fabric, SQL warehousing, Data Lakes, Databricks
• Track record in MI/BI product development using Agile and Waterfall methods
• Experience managing cross‑functional teams and sprint activities
• Experience in leading a BI team and a business through the development and transition to a Data Lake / Factory / Warehouse
• Technical BI development/architect background

If your profile demonstrates strong and recent experience in the above areas - please submit your application ASAP to Jackie Dean at TXP for consideration.

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