Senior Power Platform

Job Summary
We are seeking a seasoned Senior Power Platform & BI Governance Manager to oversee and govern our global Power BI ecosystem. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in a large-scale enterprise environment, managing a platform with over 40,000 Power BI licenses.

With a robust background in Power BI development and a strategic understanding of Microsoft Fabric, the successful candidate will be responsible for defining and implementing a global governance framework, managing platform health, and driving the adoption of best practices across multiple countries and business units. This role requires a professional willing to work European time zones to effectively collaborate with our global team.

Key Responsibilities
Global Governance & Strategy :

• Develop, enforce, and evolve a global BI governance strategy, policies, and procedures.
• Manage the Power BI platform at scale, including tenant settings, capacity, and licensing for a user base exceeding 40,000.
• Establish and monitor tenant and environment-level Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies to ensure global data security and compliance.
• Configure, deploy, and manage elements of the BI governance framework across diverse geographical regions.

Platform Management & Oversight

• Monitor, analyze, and report on Power BI resource usage, performance, and user access on a global scale.
• Manage users, workspaces, and data assets within the Power BI environment, ensuring optimal performance and cost-management.
• Oversee the establishment and management of Microsoft Dataverse environments as part of a cohesive data strategy.

Stakeholder Management & Cross-Cultural Coordination

• Collaborate with IT, security, and business units across multiple countries to align the BI governance strategy with organizational goals.
• Provide expert support, guidance, and training for Power BI users and stakeholders worldwide.
• Act as the central point of coordination for Power BI initiatives, fostering a consistent and well-functioning data culture across different regions.

Solution Development & Innovation

• Design, develop, and maintain complex Power BI reports and dashboards to inform strategic business decisions.
• Transform raw data into meaningful and actionable insights.
• Understand and integrate Microsoft Fabric capabilities to enhance data integration, engineering, and real-time analytics.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a BI governance or administration role within a large enterprise, specifically managing a Power BI environment with 40,000+ licenses.
• Demonstrable experience working in a global capacity, coordinating with teams and stakeholders across multiple countries and cultures.
• Strong familiarity with Power BI and governance practices in a large-scale BI environment.
• Excellent understanding of data governance, data management, and security principles.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with various teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Outstanding communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Willingness to work core European business hours to support a global team.

Preferred Skills

• Extensive experience with Microsoft Power Platform administration.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID and environment strategies.
• Proficiency in establishing and managing Microsoft Dataverse environments.
• Proven experience as a Power BI developer, creating enterprise-level data-driven solutions and interactive dashboards.
• Expertise in data modeling, analysis, and visualization.
• Basic experience with or understanding of Microsoft Fabric, including its integration and analytics capabilities.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.

Experience

• 10+ years of proven, hands-on experience with Power BI development and platform governance at an enterprise scale.
• Experience with data preparation, data warehousing projects, and familiarity with the broader Microsoft BI stack (SSAS, SSRS, SSIS).

Certifications

• Microsoft Power Platform or Power BI certifications (e.g., PL-300, PL-500) are highly desirable.

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