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Sr. Business Systems Analyst – BI VisualizationThis role is available with a company in the Chicagoland area that is a global leader in access solutions. They specialize in connecting Garage Door Openers, Lights, and other devices to a constantly connected cloud in order to provide a user benefit that includes away from home access control, notification, access history, and scheduled device commands. The Senior Business Systems Analyst, BI Visualization is responsible for supporting the community of BI Super users on data visualization techniques in Power BI or SAP Analytics Cloud with the goal of developing the self-service capabilities of that community. This also position leads and coordinates a group of Super Users who gather requirements and build reports and dashboards for end users in their own functions and business units.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Experience using Power BI or SAC in enterprise environments using data warehouse tools from SAPExpert knowledge of Data visualization and reportingExpert knowledge in designing and building standard data models including connecting to multiple data sources, internal and external to our companySolid understanding of software development lifecycle processes and methodsStrong relational and dimensional data modeling and database design skillsProficient understanding of data and reporting methodologiesSuper User coaching and training – experience in leading community of Super User dashboard and report developers, including training, developing and deploying best practices and standards, change management practices and security frameworksBusiness Relationships: Develops relationships with stakeholders; responds to stakeholder requests/communications in a timely and professional mannerProject Management, Planning & Organizing: Ability to develop project scope, objectives and resource estimates for small projects. Able to manage small projects to successful conclusion, on schedule.Communication: Communicates clearly and effectively in both written and verbal communications; concise and direct; able to provide business impacts of various technical solutions and articulate a point of view persuasively to enable business decisionsSelf-driven, fast learning, organized, goal-oriented individual with positive attitudeTravel: Ability to travel up to 20%; both international and/or domestic travel may be requiredJob Responsibilities:Design, configure, develop, test, implement, and support analytical and Business Intelligence applications that enable Finance and related business processes, focused on SAP BI/BOBJ and related applicationsWork with business stakeholders to understand business processes data needs, gaps, pain points, and objectives; elicit, define, and analyze information analysis requirementsTrain, guide, and mentor Super Users in learning best practices for developing data visualizations in Power BI and/or SAC, usage of standard data models, standard dashboard design frameworks and related activities that drive adoption of tools and improve access to dataSupport and administer the environments for proper tool deployment, usage and governance including implementation of deployment best practices, standards for data and security, workplace or model deployment, scheduled data refresh and platform administrationDevelop, implement, and test standard data models in Power BI or SAC that Super Users can access to create reports and dashboards. This includes configuration, documentation and training and operational support as neededWork with business stakeholders to elicit, define and analyze business requirement for management metrics and analytics and then select appropriate tools to implementCollaborate with functional and technical teams across all modules of SAP and other applications to define and design standard data models for Super User reporting that meet business requirements and adhere to application design guidelines, strategies, and industry best practicesCollaborate with business partners on deployment including training, change management, and communicationsManage own work and project team member's assignments to deliver according to project schedules; be accountable for deliveryApply project management standards and concepts; prepare work estimates and work schedules; create and update project plans. Complete project financial and overall status reports and manage issues and risksProvide support on the extraction and data loads processes including monitoringIdentify opportunities to leverage applications to improve business processes, and support business re-engineering efforts. Research and represent industry best practicesComply with health and safety guidelines and rules; managers should also ensure compliance across their teamsProtect our company's reputation by keeping information confidentialMaintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societiesContribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as neededJob Requirements:5+ years of experience with Power BI or SAC for enterprise reportingAt least 2 full cycle implementations of Power BI or SAC environments for enterprise reportingMinimum 3 years working with business processes related to data warehousing and visualization in a manufacturing environment, preferably consumer goods, industrial equipment, or component manufacturer for a global companyUp to 3 years' experience with SAP BI tools (BEx, BOBJ, HANA, etc.)Preferred Job Requirements:Experience working in a manufacturing environment, preferably consumer goods, industrial equipment, or component manufacturer for a global companyPower BI or SAC Certification