Sr BI Architect

The Sr. BI Architect plays a crucial role by ensuring that data-driven insights are used to drive decision-making across various departments. To be effective in this role, an individual would typically need a combination of technical, business, and soft skills in the industry for 8-10 years. A combination of foundational skills, the capacity to learn, and the ability to adapt to new challenges are critical indicators of success.

Essential Functions

Technical Skills:

• Architecture : Lead and manage architecture solution, support, and development of ad-hoc and long-term Power BI Reports for a big data application.
• Data Analysis: Proficiency in statistical analysis, quantitative research, and predictive modeling is crucial.
• Data Visualization: Ability to translate complex data into intuitive visual reports using Power BI.
• Data Warehousing: Familiarity with concepts and technologies like ETL (Extract, Transform, Load), OLAP (Online Analytical Processing), and data warehousing solutions.
• Tools Proficiency: Experience with analytics tools such as Microsoft Power BI, Adobe Analytics, and specialized industry-specific software.

Business Skills

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align data and analytics strategy with business objectives.
• Industry Knowledge: Understanding of the Manufacturing or Oil & Gas industry's challenges, trends, and business model.
• Problem Solving: Aptitude for identifying business problems and providing data-driven solutions.
• Project Management: Skills to oversee multiple projects, prioritize, and ensure they are completed on schedule.

Soft Skills:

• Communication: Capacity to explain complex data findings in simple terms to stakeholders and team members.
• Collaboration: Working alongside other departments to ensure the analytics team provides valuable insights.
• Critical Thinking: Ability to question the data and assumptions behind it.
• Adaptability: Staying updated with the latest in analytics tools and trends, and adapting to the rapidly changing landscape of data and analytics.