Business Intelligence Data Architect

At GT’s Living Foods, we’re more than just a company – we’re a community passionate about creating a healthier, happier world. Over the last 30 years we’ve built a culture of inclusivity and authenticity, where our shared values create an environment that inspires you to do your best while achieving meaningful results. Our mission to transform health and happiness through potent, living foods has established us as the #1 Kombucha brand and a leader in the Health & Wellness space.
Requirements:
Minimum of 7–10 years of experience in enterprise data and analytics, with at least 3–5 years leading Power BI and data modeling initiatives.
Bachelor’s Degree: (or equivalent work experience) in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or related field.

Job Responsibilities:

We are seeking a seasoned Data Architect with deep expertise in Power BI and a passion for AI enablement. This critical role will lead the transformation of raw data into actionable insights, accelerate AI adoption, and support data-driven decision-making across our business. As a key member of the Business Intelligence & Analytics Team, the Data Architect will own the design, development, and governance of our Power BI environment.

In addition to hands-on Power BI development, this individual will architect scalable, enterprise-grade reporting solutions, establish best practices, and lead a small team of BI developers and data analysts. The role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams including IT, Sales, Finance, Marketing, Manufacturing, and Operations to deliver impactful dashboards and analytical tools that drive growth, operational efficiency, and commercial performance.

Success in this role requires strong proficiency in enterprise data warehousing, along with expert-level knowledge of data modeling, data integration, visualization, best practices, and cloud-based storage solutions.
Primary Accountabilities (35% Plan, 30% Build, 35% Run)
Application Management:
Lead the development and optimization of enterprise-grade Power BI solutions, including semantic data models, DAX calculations, and scalable dashboards aligned with business KPIs.
Partner with business leadership and Business Systems Analysts to define analytical needs and ensure the Power BI application strategy supports organizational goals across commercial, supply chain, and finance functions.
Oversee the health and performance of the Power BI platform, ensuring alignment with service level agreements, delivery timelines, and end-user expectations.
Serve as a subject matter expert in Power BI and Microsoft AI capabilities, managing vendor relationships, training business users, and enabling efficient analytics adoption across the enterprise.
Continuously evaluate emerging trends in Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, Azure OpenAI, and data visualization to identify opportunities for innovation and system improvement.
Proactively manage risks related to Power BI platform operations by developing and enforcing data governance, usage policies, and support protocols.
Ensure system uptime, data accuracy, and availability meet or exceed agreed-upon business service levels and compliance standards.
Data Modeling:
Collaborate closely with Business Systems Analysts and stakeholders to translate business and functional requirements into technical data architecture and visualization solutions.
Champion the adoption of advanced analytics and AI-driven features such as Power BI Copilot, Smart Narratives, and Azure OpenAI integrations to accelerate data-driven decision-making.
Facilitate cross-functional alignment by engaging subject matter experts and business units to evaluate and prioritize reporting and AI use cases that deliver measurable business value.
Lead reporting and analytics initiatives from ideation through execution—including stakeholder interviews, business case development, roadmap planning, technical delivery, and post-implementation optimization.
Design and institutionalize repeatable frameworks for KPI measurement, performance monitoring, and business self-service analytics leveraging certified Power BI datasets.
Provide comprehensive documentation,…