Business Intelligence

The **University of Luxembourg** is an **international research university** with a distinctly **multilingual** and **interdisciplinary** character. The University was founded in 2003 and counts more than 6,700 students and more than 2,000 employees from around the world. The University’s faculties and interdisciplinary centres focus on research in the areas of Computer Science and ICT Security, Materials Science, European and International Law, Finance and Financial Innovation, Education, Contemporary and Digital History. In addition, the University focuses on cross-disciplinary research in the areas of Data Modelling and Simulation as well as Health and System Biomedicine. Times Higher Education ranks the University of Luxembourg #3 worldwide for its “international outlook,” #20 in the Young University Ranking 2021 and among the top 250 universities worldwide.

Are you passionate about leveraging data to drive strategic decisions and operational efficiency?

We are seeking a dynamic leader to join our team as the Business Intelligence & Data Team Leader. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of our university by spearheading the implementation of a modern, cloud-based data platform.

Reporting directly to the CIO, you'll play a pivotal role in harnessing the power of data to support our academic, research and administrative endeavors.

We’re looking for people driven by excellence, excited about innovation, and looking to make a difference. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place

**Your Role...**:

- Responsible for running and developing the data platform of the university for administrative reporting
- Manage a team of 4 internal and external data specialists responsible for maintaining and developing the Azure cloud-based data platform
- Develop a unified, documented and secure data lake involving all University stakeholders
- Responsible for data architecture compliance and development guidelines
- Manage the rollout of PowerBI to the user community, ensuring knowledge transfer and security.
- Manage the development of the data platform as a product: develop a comprehensive project roadmap outlining key milestones, deliverables and timelines for data and reporting initiatives, ensuring alignment with overall business and university objectives
- Responsible for defining and delivering projects using agile methodology and University project governance
- Work closely with other IT departments to orchestrate data exchange and ensure technical integration fits within UL's IT landscape
- Conduct regular meetings and workshops with business units to gather feedback, address concerns and identify opportunities to improve data-driven decision making

**What we expect from you**:

- Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g. IT, Data Science, Business Intelligence)
- Strong knowledge of data architecture, data integration and analytical tools
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure services and Power BI
- Project management and organisational skills with a focus on delivering migration projects on time and within budget
- Ability to think strategically and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
- Experience in managing relationships with external vendors, including negotiating contracts and ensuring that deliverables are aligned with organisational objectives
- Familiarity with best practices for cloud-based data storage, processing and analysis
- Knowledge of SAP-BW and BO platforms is an advantage
- Proven ability to build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders across various departments to implement data-driven solutions that improve operational efficiency
- Fluency in English; French is considered as an asset

**How to apply...**:
**Applications should include**:

- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover letter

The University of Luxembourg embraces inclusion and diversity as key values. We are fully committed to removing any discriminatory barrier related to gender, and not only, in recruitment and career progression of our staff.

**General information**:

- Contract Type: Permanent
- Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
- Location: Belval
- Internal Title: Team leader
- Job Reference: UOL06292

**In return you will get**:

- **Multilingual and international character**. Modern institution with a personal atmosphere. Staff coming from 90 countries. Member of the “University of the Greater Region” (UniGR).
- **A modern and dynamic university. **High-quality equipment. Close ties to the business world and to the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban site with excellent infrastructure.
- **A partner for society and industry**. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and with numerous non-academic partners such as ministries, local governments, associations, NGOs