The City of Boston's Data Analytics team is at the forefront of leveraging data-driven insights to enhance decision-making and improve the overall efficiency of municipal operations. As part ofour commitment to innovation, we are undergoing a strategic migration from Tableau to Power BI to enhance our business intelligence capabilities. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Power BI Implementation Lead to spearhead this transition and drive the successful
adoption of Power BI across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Project Leadership:
- 12 + Years Exp
- Lead the end-to-end implementation of Power BI, including planning, design, configuration, testing, and deployment.
2. Strategic Planning:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive migration strategy from Tableau to Power BI, ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing operations.
- Work closely with stakeholders to define key performance indicators (KPIs) and design dashboards that provide actionable insights.
3. Training and Adoption:
- Develop documentation and best practices to support the ongoing use and maintenance of Power BI reports and dashboards.
4. Quality Assurance:
- Establish and enforce data quality standards to ensure the accuracy and reliability of Power BI reports.
- Implement robust testing procedures to identify and resolve issues during the migration process.
5. Technical Expertise:
- Troubleshoot technical issues and liaise with technical support when necessary.
6. Collaboration and Communication:
- Foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including department heads, analysts, and IT teams.
- Communicate project status, risks, and issues to leadership in a clear and concise manner.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Proven experience in leading successful Power BI implementations, preferably in a government or municipal setting.
- Strong understanding of Power BI configuration and administration
- Excellent project management and organizational skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Power BI, SQL, and other relevant technologies.
- Knowledge of data analytics, business intelligence, and data visualization principles.