Business Intelligence Team Lead Job Durban area,South Africa,IT/Tech

Job Description

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Contribute to complex and time-critical analysis projects for senior leaders, by developing a prioritized approach for resolution, and executing on a timely manner.
Conduct sophisticated quantitative analyses and advanced modelling that translates data into actionable insights.
Create, prioritize, assign and regularly follow up on tasks and the advancement of the team’s work with regards to deliverables;
Represent the team;
Organize and lead team meetings.
Draft regular reports for the associate Director (AD) on the advancement of the team’s work and recommend corrective measures whenever necessary to meet project objectives;
Anticipate and recognize potential conflicts and recommend solutions to the associate director for the team;
Be a mentor in terms of technical aspects for team members (where necessary);
Contribute to the technical architecture and development phases (where necessary);
Take part in performance assessments in collaboration with the team and stakeholders.
Coordinate bug correction as it pertains to the team’s work;
Ensure that new employees integrate the team;
Streamline processes and create efficiencies in the way the various departments and team members in the division use applications, technology, and practices to collect, analyse, and present data across business functions; including operations, finance, pricing, and support. Proactively seek opportunities to improve data quality.
Prepare ad hoc analysis and reporting as needed. Format data to identify needs, provide relevant insights, predictive analytics and make recommendations.

Outlines The Domain Activity

Support the SDLC process to ensure that the team is focused on delivering projects and tasks assigned
Participate in the domain development strategy
Assists SM in solving potential personal conflicts
Carry out working unit-related tasks (depending on the size of the team he/she must supervise);
Carry out all other related tasks.

Knowledge Share

Identify team members requiring a specific knowledge, skill or understanding and seek ways to impart or upskill the team members through coaching and mentorship
Verify the knowledge has been imparted successfully and if not, take steps to rectify gaps in transfer of the knowledge

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, finance, other technical degree, or equivalent practical experience.
8 years of experience in analytics, operations, management, or similar industry and function.
Experience with a coding language examples include Java script, Java, R, or Python.
Experience with SQL and other databases, scripting, or business intelligence tools.
Experience with KPI Management and Quantitative Modelling.
Proven ability to collaborate effectively across business functions and advise on business intelligence and analytics opportunities.
Ability to juggle several complex longer-term projects, while also handling ad hoc requests.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.