Project Lead – Data and Analytics

Role Overview

• 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
• Coordinate the integration of 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
• Strong understanding of business processes, project management, and IT methodologies, including Agile
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical teams and business stakeholders
• Ability to stay updated on industry trends and apply this knowledge to improve project outcomes.

Tech Stack

• SQL
• Tableau

Benefits

• Unlimited time off
• 100% covered health insurance, encompassing medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Competitive 401(k) with a 4% match
• Educational assistance
• Tech stipend
• Discounts on various goods and services