Senior Technical Lead, Business Analytics

Company Description

At Western Digital, we are on a mission to unlock the potential of data so people, companies and organizations everywhere can create what’s next. To fulfill our vision, we are always on the lookout for potential team members who share our passion for solving problems to empower others.

When you join Western Digital, you join a legacy more than 50 years in the making. Across our Western Digital®, SanDisk®, SanDisk® Professional, WD® and WD_BLACK™ brands, we have brought some of the most storied advancements in memory and data storage technology to market—and our best, most innovative work is yet to come.

From energizing gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Here’s how you can help.

Job Description

We are looking for a seasoned Power BI Specialist with over 8 years of experience in data visualization, business intelligence, and data analysis. This role requires extensive experience in developing advanced Power BI dashboards and reports, a deep understanding of data modeling, and strong analytical skills. The Senior Power BI Specialist will work closely with stakeholders across the organization to provide insights, drive data-driven decisions, and support strategic initiatives. This is a key role in our analytics team, responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing Power BI solutions to meet evolving business needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, develop, and maintain advanced Power BI reports, dashboards, and visualizations that effectively communicate complex data insights.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements, translate business needs into Power BI solutions, and guide data-driven decision-making.
• Build and optimize complex data models within Power BI, using DAX and Power Query to implement calculations, KPIs, and advanced metrics.
• Conduct data analysis and interpret trends to identify key insights and strategic recommendations.
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity through rigorous testing, data validation, and quality checks.
• Develop custom visuals and enhance dashboard interactivity to meet unique business requirements and improve user experience.
• Mentor and train junior team members on Power BI best practices, DAX, data modeling, and visualization techniques.
• Stay up-to-date on Power BI capabilities, including new features, custom visuals, and updates to improve performance and functionality.
• Work closely with data engineering and IT teams to ensure efficient data integration, scalability, and performance of the BI environment.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in business intelligence, data analytics, or a related role, with a focus on Power BI for at least 5-6 years.
• Advanced proficiency in Power BI, including DAX, Power Query, data modeling, and the creation of custom visuals.

Skills:

• Strong SQL skills and experience with data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes.
• Proven track record of designing complex Power BI solutions that drive insights and support business decisions.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a detail-oriented approach to ensure data quality and accuracy.
• Experience in data warehousing concepts, data governance, and best practices in data management.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate technical insights into actionable business recommendations.
• Familiarity with cloud-based BI environments (e.g., Azure, AWS) and other visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Qlik) is a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, with experience in mentoring and guiding junior team members.

Additional Information

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, me