Power BI Platform Lead bei PFSbrands

Description

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POWER BI PLATFORM LEAD

Reports to: Data & Reporting Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt 

SUMMARY

The Power BI Platform Lead is responsible for both governing the organization’s Power BI environment and developing high-quality reports and dashboards. This role combines environment stewardship (governance, security, licensing, adoption, and standards) with hands-on Power BI development. In addition, the Power BI Platform Lead coaches report developers—including data engineers who build pipeline-specific reports and a limited set of business power users—ensuring all reporting aligns with enterprise standards. While the role requires strong expertise in Power BI, it does not include ELT/data engineering responsibilities in Snowflake or extensive business analysis.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Platform Ownership & Governance

• Own and manage the Power BI Service environment, including workspaces, permissions, licensing, and security.
• Define, document, and enforce standards for report design, naming conventions, and governance.
• Monitor platform usage, adoption, and performance, recommending improvements.

Report Development

• Build and maintain Power BI reports and dashboards that set the standard for quality, usability, and performance.
• Develop reusable data models, optimize DAX/Power Query (M), and ensure alignment with governance guidelines.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into effective Power BI solutions.

Coaching & Enablement

• Provide coaching and oversight to other report developers, including data engineers and business power users.
• Train and support self-service users to improve adoption and reporting consistency.
• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for Power BI best practices across the company.

Collaboration & Training

• Partner with the rest of the Data Team and IT to ensure reliable data pipelines and refresh schedules.
• Coordinate with business teams to align reporting with strategic and operational needs. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, experience and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• 3+ years of experience with Power BI development and administration
• Advanced proficiency with Power BI Desktop and Power BI Service
• Expertise in DAX, Power Query (M), and data modeling
• Experience with Row-Level Security (RLS), workspace governance, and Power BI licensing models
• Familiarity with relational databases (SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL)
• Familiarity with ETL processes, data warehouses, and cloud platforms
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills—able to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Detail-oriented with the ability to deliver high-quality, accurate dashboards and reports
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to train and empower colleagues

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is typically performed in normal office conditions. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to use hands to fingers, reach, climb stairs, walk, and sit for long periods of time
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time in front of a computer daily
• Must have visual and hearing acuity
• Digital dexterity and hand/eye coordination in operation of office equipment
• Ability to speak to and hear customers and/or employees via phone and in person in English
• Ability to use hands and fingers to reach, lift and carry 25 pounds on an infrequent basis