BI & Data Platform Implementation Lead

cpconsulting; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

yberPro is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead BI and Data Platform initiatives within a complex retail environment. You will manage end-to-end projects involving BI, data warehousing, analytics, and modern cloud data platforms (Snowflake, Databricks).

The role requires strong delivery focus, stakeholder management, and coordination of cross-functional teams including Data Engineers, BI Developers, Analysts and Architects to ensure timely, within-scope outcomes.

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience as a Project Manager within technology, data, BI or analytics environments.
• Proven experience managing BI and Data implementation projects.
• Strong understanding of Data Warehousing, BI and Data Analytics environments.
• Practical exposure to Snowflake and Databricks.
• Experience with cloud-based data platforms and modern data architectures.
• Experience leading technical teams on cross-functional projects.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Familiarity with Agile and/or hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Knowledge of project governance, planning, risk management and delivery processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of BI, data and analytics projects from initiation to closure.
• Coordinate modern data platforms including Snowflake and Databricks.
• Oversee BI and data warehouse solution implementations and enhancements.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, budgets and roadmaps.
• Manage scope, risks, dependencies, issues and change requests.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams of Data Engineers, BI Developers and Analysts.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into deliverables.
• Maintain regular governance, status reporting and steering committee updates.
• Identify risks and delivery challenges and implement mitigations.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Agile delivery

Leadership

Risk management

Cross-functional coordination

Tools

Snowflake

Databricks

Power BI

SQL

ETL/ELT

Azure

AWS

Job description

yberPro is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead BI and Data Platform initiatives within a complex retail environment. You will manage end-to-end projects involving BI, data warehousing, analytics, and modern cloud data platforms (Snowflake, Databricks).

The role requires strong delivery focus, stakeholder management, and coordination of cross-functional teams including Data Engineers, BI Developers, Analysts and Architects to ensure timely, within-scope outcomes.