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Lead BI Analyst

Role overview

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in data-related projects
  • 5+ years of expertise in handling BI, DWH, Data and Analytical project requirements
  • 2+ years of experience in a lead or senior advisory role
  • Proficiency in BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.)

Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee the design, development, and maintenance of dashboards, interactive charts, and reports
  • Drive end-to-end data migration and modernization initiatives in collaboration with the development team
  • Facilitate and lead meetings, workshops, and discovery sessions with clients and senior stakeholders
  • Oversee data discovery, data assessment, and data profiling activities

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Mentorship
  • Problem Solving

About the company

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EPAM Systems

  • IT Services & Consulting
  • XLarge
  • 10,001+
Since 1993, EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE: EPAM) has used its software engineering expertise to become a leading global provider of digital engineering, cloud and AI-enabled transformation services, and a leading business and experience consulting partner for global enterprises and ambitious startups. We address our clients’ transformation challenges by fusing EPAM Continuum’s integrated strategy, experience and technology consulting with our 30+ years of engineering execution to speed our clients’ time to market and drive greater value from their innovations and digital investments. We make GenAI real with our AI LLM orchestration, testing and engineering solutions, EPAM DIAL, EPAM EliteA™ and EPAM AI/RUN™, respectively. We deliver globally, but engage locally with our expert teams of consultants, architects, designers and engineers, making the future real for our clients, our partners and our people around the world. We believe the right solutions are the ones that improve people’s lives and fuel competitive advantage for our clients across diverse industries. Our thinking comes to life in the experiences, products and platforms we design and bring to market. Added to the S&P 500 and the Forbes Global 2000 in 2021 and recognized by Glassdoor and Newsweek as a Top 100 Best Workplace, our multidisciplinary teams serve customers across six continents. We are proud to be among the top 15 companies in Information Technology Services in the Fortune 1000 and to be recognized as a leader in the IDC MarketScapes for Worldwide Experience Build Services, Worldwide Experience Design Services and Worldwide Software Engineering Services. Learn more at www.epam.com.

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Job description

Are you ready to elevate your leadership capabilities and apply your deep analytical expertise to complex, high-impact challenges? Leverage your expert-level BI and Business Analysis knowledge to lead and shape international projects across a variety of business domains: oil & gas, finance, retail and distribution, e-commerce, life sciences & healthcare, and more. We're in search of an experienced Lead BI Analyst to strengthen our team of professionals who steer data-driven digital transformation. If you're passionate about leading BI analysis initiatives, mentoring analysts, driving strategic data decisions, and establishing best practices across projects, then this role is for you. In this role, you will own and orchestrate the planning and execution of elicitation and analysis activities across multiple workstreams, collaborating closely with senior business and IT stakeholders. You will mentor and guide team members, set quality standards for deliverables, and act as the primary point of accountability for all BI analysis outcomes — ensuring clarity, accuracy, reliability, and strategic alignment. Responsibilities Lead and oversee the design, development, and maintenance of dashboards, interactive charts, and reports — establishing visualization standards and best practices across projects Drive end-to-end data migration and modernization initiatives in collaboration with the development team, including oversight of ETL processes, data extraction, transformation, and loading Facilitate and lead meetings, workshops, and discovery sessions with clients and senior stakeholders to define, prioritize, and align business needs with strategic objectives Translate complex business requirements into actionable insights and strategic recommendations, fostering seamless collaboration with the delivery team throughout the project lifecycle Oversee data discovery, data assessment, and data profiling activities, leveraging advanced SQL queries and guiding team members in execution Define and maintain source-to-target mappings, data models, data flows, and related requirements documentation — ensuring consistency and quality standards across deliverables Own the definition, organization, and prioritization of backlogs with epics, features, and stories, aligning them with project goals and stakeholder expectations Drive and facilitate Agile ceremonies (Sprint Reviews, Daily Stand-Ups, Planning, Refinements, Retrospectives), ensuring team alignment and continuous improvement Lead User Acceptance Testing efforts with customer stakeholders, coordinating feedback cycles and sign-off processes Establish standards for high-quality post-development and post-production materials and ensure their consistent delivery Monitor and ensure the quality and reliability of all team deliverables, providing guidance, feedback, and mentorship to junior and mid-level analysts Mentor and develop BI Analysts within the team, conducting knowledge-sharing sessions and driving professional growth Contribute to pre-sales activities, including effort estimation, proposal preparation, and client presentations Identify risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks proactively, escalating and resolving issues to ensure smooth project delivery Requirements 7+ years of experience in data-related projects (e.g., data migration, data transformation, data governance, BI, AI, etc.) 5+ years of expertise in handling BI, DWH, Data and Analytical project requirements (gathering, documenting, presenting, estimating, prioritizing, etc.) 2+ years of experience in a lead or senior advisory role, mentoring analysts and owning delivery quality Proven track record in end-to-end data and analytics project delivery using Agile and Waterfall methodologies, with experience managing multiple workstreams simultaneously Extensive experience working with large datasets and performing advanced data profiling using SQL queries Strong understanding of DWH fundamentals, Data Modeling, Data Quality, and data architecture principles Proficiency in preparing and reviewing source-to-target mappings for data ingestion, curation, and related processes Hands-on experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.) for data transformation, modeling, and visualization, with the ability to set standards and guide others Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders and C-level executives Ability to produce and enforce high-quality documentation, reports, and presentation standards Strong leadership mindset — self-motivated, proactive, and able to lead client interactions, resolve conflicts, and drive decisions with minimal supervision English proficiency at B2+ level or higher Nice to have Experience with data on cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, and GCP Ability to create prototypes, mock-ups, and proof-of-concept solutions Familiarity with Data Governance frameworks and their practical implementation Experience collaborating with data scientists and defining requirements for AI/ML-focused features Familiarity with AI tools for BI analysis, information elicitation, documentation, agile workflows, and data analysis Industry knowledge in oil and gas, finance, insurance, supply chain, or marketing Experience acting as a Data Product Owner in analytical projects Experience in pre-sales, effort estimation, and shaping project proposals Ability to deliver innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact Relevant certifications (e.g., CBAP, CCBA, PMI-PBA, Microsoft/Tableau certifications)

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