Business Intelligence Lead
Business Intelligence Lead
Wunderman Thompson
Department: Technology
Location: Katowice, Poland
Last Updated: ${ new Date('2024-11-08T13:18:51-05:00').toLocaleDateString() }
Requisition ID: 7947
Who We Are:
At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.
Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.
We are VML Enterprise Solutions - a group of talented engineers, tech experts, and creators who combine our passions and contribute to the IT world. You may know us better as Wunderman Thompson Technology – in 2024 we changed our name, but at the same time, we remained a great team of people who deliver our best. We design, build, manage and run complex technology platforms and help our clients to benefit from our work and creativity.
Tools we work with:
- Microsoft SQL Server, SSIS, SSAS
- Power BI
- MS Excel
- Microsoft 365 apps, especially Teams, SharePoint
- Other: MS Business Central, OpenAir
What you'll get to do:
- Data Management:
- Maintain existing and identify new data sources, including financial, project-related, and other relevant data.
- Collect, verify, analyze, and model data, ensuring data security within the data warehouse.
- BI Solution Management:
- Develop and manage the BI solution, ensuring operational continuity, accurate data flow, and proper access control.
- Collaborate with the IT team to resolve software and hardware issues.
- BI Development and Enhancement:
- Design and implement new functionalities within the BI system and other reporting systems.
- Ensure the overall consistency and accuracy of the BI system.
- Reporting and Data Visualization:
- Deliver, maintain, modify, and provide access to data, reports, and dashboards within the BI tool (currently Power BI).
- Data Analysis and Insights:
- Support the analysis of financial data and key performance indicators.
- Identify and communicate opportunities to improve processes, systems, data management, and reporting through new technological solutions.
- Seek innovative ways to build trust in data and systems.
- Stakeholder Management and Communication:
- Collaborate with various business areas (primarily finance and other administrative departments) to gather, analyze, and prioritize requirements.
- Ensure efficient and timely communication with BI stakeholders.
- Liaise with external consultants regarding BI system development.
- Provide guidance and share expertise on BI system usage, data management, business process mapping, and solution design.
- Documentation and Training:
- Create and maintain documentation (project documentation, user manuals, etc.).
- Train users on BI solutions and assist in organizing external training sessions.
- Inform users about system updates, new functionalities, new reports, system errors, and their estimated resolution time.
- Team Management:
- Build competencies and foster development within the team (consists of 2 people).
- Delegate responsibilities and tasks within the team.
- Lead the recruitment process when necessary.
What you should have:
- Data Warehousing and ETL: Deep understanding of data warehousing concepts, SSIS, SSAS, ETL processes, and data modeling techniques.
- BI Tools Expertise: Proficiency in leading BI platforms like Power BI, including data visualization best practices. Strong knowledge of DAX.
- Database Management: Strong SQL skills for querying, data manipulation, and performance optimization. Familiarity with various database systems.
- Programming Languages: Knowledge of scripting languages like Python for data cleaning and automation.
- Business Process Understanding: Ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications and deliver BI solutions that address real-world problems.
- Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to analyze complex data sets, identify trends, draw conclusions, and present findings in a clear and concise manner.
- Team Management & Collaboration: Ability to lead, motivate, and mentor a team of BI professionals, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented environment.
- Project Management: Strong organizational and project management skills to oversee the entire BI project lifecycle, from requirement gathering to deployment and maintenance.
- Adaptability & Continuous Learning: The BI landscape is constantly evolving. A successful BI Manager embraces new technologies, tools, and methodologies to stay ahead of the curve.
Bonus Points if you have:
- Cloud Technologies: Familiarity with cloud-based data warehousing and BI solutions (e.g. Google BigQuery).
- Financial Acumen: understanding of financial data (KPIs and financial reporting).
What we offer:
- Salary depending on presented skills: 15 000 – 22 500 PLN gross (Contract of Employment)
- Hybrid work style and flexible working hours
- Additional paid days off as an anniversary reward
- Annual bonus dependent on company profit
- Luxmed VIP package
- Cafeteria system (MyBenefit)
- Lunch compensation (Pyszne Pay)
- Budget for training and development (conferences, certifications, workshops and other)
- English lessons during work hours
- Co-financing your holidays, kindergarten, Multisport Plus, and others
- Group insurance and travel insurance
- Office and online integration events and team building activities
- Internal knowledge sharing and team initiatives
- A designated mentor supporting you through your whole career at VML
- Work equipment with delivery to your door
We are a part of VML Enterprise Solutions. Learn more about our us on dedicated social media: Instagram VML Enterprise Solutions, our LinkedIn page and YouTube channel.
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