A Data BI Practice Head role with strong technical expertise and P&L management, focused on Azure, typically leads a team delivering advanced analytics solutions while driving business profitability. This leadership position combines hands-on Azure BI technical skills (e.g., Power BI, Fabric, Synapse, Data Factory) with practice-level P&L oversight, client consulting, and team growth. Expect to shape data strategies, mentor specialists, and ensure profitable project delivery in a Microsoft-centric ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead design and implementation of Azure-based BI solutions, including data lakes, warehouses, pipelines, and dashboards for business impact.
- Manage practice P&L, including budgeting, profitability, resource allocation, pre-sales support, and IP development (accelerators, frameworks).
- Provide technical guidance to teams, foster collaboration between data engineers and business stakeholders, and drive Azure platform strategy.
- Engage clients as a trusted advisor, aligning analytics with outcomes via webinars, solutioning, and community building.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years in BI/data analytics, with proven Azure expertise (Fabric, Databricks, Synapse, ADF) and Power BI mastery.
- Strong P&L management experience in consulting/services, including revenue growth, team leadership, and delivery excellence.
- Technical depth for hands-on coding/architecture plus business acumen to bridge tech and strategy.
- Bachelor's/Master's in CS, IT, or related; consulting background preferred