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Job Title: Project Lead - Data and Analytics

We are seeking a results-driven Project Lead Consultant to lead client-facing Data and AI initiatives from discovery through delivery. This role is ideal for a professional who combines strong project leadership, business analysis, and stakeholder management skills with a solid understanding of modern data platforms and reporting solutions. The Project Lead will partner with clients and cross-functional teams to define requirements, guide solution design, manage scope and timelines, and ensure high-quality outcomes that enable better business decisions. Success in this role requires strong communication, consulting presence, and the ability to translate business needs into practical, scalable analytics solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Project Leadership: Lead data and analytics projects from initiation through delivery, managing scope, timelines, resources, budget, and risks to ensure successful outcomes.

• Team Leadership: Provide direction, coaching, and support to cross-functional project teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.

• Client Engagement: Build strong client relationships by understanding business goals, facilitating discussions, and providing strategic guidance on data and analytics solutions.

• Business Analysis: Elicit, assess, and clarify business needs through stakeholder interviews, process review, and analysis to define project objectives and solution requirements.

• Solution Translation: Translate business needs into clear functional requirements, user stories, and technical specifications that guide solution design and development.

• Solution Oversight: Oversee solution design and delivery to ensure technical approaches align with business objectives, quality standards, and user expectations.

• Data Integration: Coordinate the integration of data from multiple sources, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and readiness for reporting and analysis.

• Dashboard and Report Development: Guide the development of dashboards and reports that are intuitive, visually effective, and aligned with client reporting needs.

• Training and Support: Facilitate knowledge transfer, user enablement, and ongoing support to help clients adopt and effectively use delivered solutions.

• Quality Assurance: Review deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and quality, and address issues to ensure solutions meet project and client standards.

• Industry Awareness: Stay current on data, analytics, and Microsoft ecosystem trends to inform project delivery, innovation, and strategic recommendations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university

• At least 3 years of experience in project management, with specific experience managing projects using the Microsoft Data stack, including Power BI.

• Strong project management skills with a track record of successfully leading projects to completion.

• Excellent communication and people skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients and team members.

• Proven leadership abilities and experience managing project teams.

• Experience in understanding and translating business requirements into actionable project plans.

• Proficiency in data analysis, database queries (e.g., SQL), and data visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau.

• Strong understanding of business processes, project management, and IT methodologies, including Agile.

• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical teams and business stakeholders.

• Ability to stay updated on industry trends and apply this knowledge to improve project outcomes.

Preferred qualifications:

• Project management certifications such as PMP, CAPM, or CSM are preferred.

• Microsoft or data analytics certifications, particularly in Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, Azure, or related technologies, are highly desired.

• Experience in consulting or client-facing analytics delivery environments is preferred.

Join Collectiv for a rewarding career in a fully remote work environment with quarterly in person team experiences and a competitive compensation. We provide a clear growth trajectory with professional development opportunities and a top-shelf benefits package. Enjoy unlimited time off and 100% covered health insurance, encompassing medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family. Our comprehensive offerings, from a competitive 401(k) with a 4% match to educational assistance, tech stipend, and discounts on various goods and services, demonstrate our commitment to your well-being and success. At Collectiv, your career thrives with a perfect blend of remote flexibility, growth potential, and unparalleled benefits prioritizing your financial, physical, and emotional well-being.

Collectiv is the leading boutique consulting and strategy firm specializing in Analytics, Planning and AI with Power BI and the Microsoft Data Stack.

Our mission at Collectiv is simple: We help enterprises make better decisions.

If you are a self-motivated and results-driven professional with a passion for data analytics and Power BI, we invite you to join our team at Collectiv as a Project Lead- Data and Analytics. Apply today and be part of our exciting projects that shape the future of data-driven decision-making for our clients.

Our Core Values:

Growth Mindset - Bring solutions, not problems.

Excel with Humility - Be humbly brilliant.

Communicate Actively and Empathetically - Listen, ask, understand, help.

Work Hard, Play Hard - Results are proportional to effort.

Keep Calm and Carry On - Stay cool, calm and Collectiv.