Project Lead - Data and Analytics

Responsibilities

• Lead data and analytics projects from initiation through delivery, managing scope, timelines, resources, budget, and risks to ensure successful outcomes.
• Provide direction, coaching, and support to cross-functional project teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.
• Build strong client relationships by understanding business goals, facilitating discussions, and providing strategic guidance on data and analytics solutions.
• Elicit, assess, and clarify business needs through stakeholder interviews, process review, and analysis to define project objectives and solution requirements.
• Translate business needs into clear functional requirements, user stories, and technical specifications that guide solution design and development.
• Oversee solution design and delivery to ensure technical approaches align with business objectives, quality standards, and user expectations.
• Cook up data from multiple sources, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and readiness for reporting and analysis.
• Guide the development of dashboards and reports that are intuitive, visually effective, and aligned with client reporting needs.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer, user enablement, and ongoing support to help clients adopt and effectively use delivered solutions.
• Review deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and quality, and address issues to ensure solutions meet project and client standards.
• Stay current on data, analytics, and Microsoft ecosystem trends to inform project delivery, innovation, and strategic recommendations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
• At least 3 years of experience in project management, with specific experience managing projects using the Microsoft Data stack, including Power BI.
• Strong project management skills with a track record of successfully leading projects to completion.
• Excellent communication and people skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients and team members.
• Proven leadership abilities and experience managing project teams.
• Experience in understanding and translating business requirements into actionable project plans.
• Proficiency in data analysis, database queries (e.g., SQL), and data visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau.
• A strong understanding of business processes, project management, and IT methodologies, including Agile.
• The ability to communicate effectively with both technical teams and business stakeholders.
• The ability to stay updated on industry trends and apply this knowledge to improve project outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project management certifications such as PMP, CAPM, or CSM are preferred.
• Microsoft or data analytics certifications, particularly in Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, Azure, or related technologies, are highly desired.
• Experience in consulting or client-facing analytics delivery environments is preferred.

Benefits

We provide a clear growth trajectory with professional development opportunities and a top-shelf benefits package. Enjoy unlimited time off and 100% covered health insurance, encompassing medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family. Our comprehensive offerings, from a competitive 401(k) with a 4% match to educational assistance, tech stipend, and discounts on various goods and services, demonstrate our commitment to your well-being and success.