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Project Manager - Power BI Implementation

Boston, MA

6 months with potential to extend long term

35 hours per week

Responsible for management of technical projects in whole or in part. Can direct technical staff and manage the activities of all aspects of the project life cycle. Understands complex technical scenarios and requirements and can ferret out obstacles to progress and suggest alternative strategies and directions. Responsible for reporting status of a Project to Project Management Office, Senior IT and Business Management, including the articulation of impediments, risk analysis, risk mitigations, timeline and budget impacts.

The 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 of our 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: - 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.

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