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This role sits within our Data & AI practice, which has deep expertise in leveraging AI. The practice includes data strategists, consultants, data scientists and analysts that work alongside DEPT® teams around the world across different services, from commerce, to full-funnel media, content engineering to internal operations. You will be solving some of the hardest and most challenging problems facing some of the best loved brands in the world, and doing this alongside an experienced team.\nOur data practice is an integrated craft across Europe driving business impact. We combine our expertise in data architecture, analytics, and AI to deliver exceptional data-driven solutions that build lasting relationships with our clients like Footlocker, Nikon, Rituals, and Philips.\nROLE OVERVIEW\nThe Business Intelligence Team Lead is responsible for building and leading our BI capability across Europe and setting the standards for how we deliver it. 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You guide decision-making on data models and tooling, establish best practices, and make sure our BI capability stays in step with where the industry is going.\nAn entrepreneurial spirit with a bias for action, excellent communication skills, and the ability to bridge the gap between technical solutions and business stakeholders is essential to succeed in this role.\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES\nLead the strategic development of our BI proposition and capabilities across Europe;\nSet standards and best practices for BI across the region: methodology, data modelling, dashboard design, documentation and reusable components;\nGuide, coach and mentor BI consultants through development plans, feedback and performance conversations, fostering a culture of craft and curiosity;\nBuild and grow a high-performing BI team, owning hiring from defining the profile through to onboarding;\nServe as the senior authority on client engagements: lead discovery workshops on the most complex work, review data models and dashboard concepts, and advise clients on BI strategy, tooling and data maturity;\nOversee the design of reliable data integrations and data models that serve both management and specialist users;\nWork closely with the broader Data & AI practice and with DEPT® service teams across Europe to deliver integrated solutions;\nSupport business development through BI expertise in client pitches, scoping and estimates, and identify opportunities to grow BI work within existing accounts;\nStay ahead of emerging tools and methodologies in the BI space, and continuously improve and automate how the team builds and runs reporting.\nWHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR\nExtensive experience in a data-related role (e.g. BI Consultant, Data Analyst, Data Specialist, Marketing Analyst), with a proven track record of leading complex BI initiatives;\nStrong leadership experience, with the ability to guide and develop a team of consultants;\nDeep expertise in data modelling and transformation, with strong SQL (e.g. star schemas);\nStrong experience in one or more reporting tools: PowerBI, Looker Studio, Looker, or Tableau;\nExperience with data analysis and/or data analysis tools (e.g. Python, R, SPSS);\nAn understanding of marketing data (e.g. campaign performance, attribution, website tracking);\nA strong grasp of data quality and governance, and of what it takes to keep reporting reliable over time;\nExcellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data concepts for business stakeholders and hold their own in senior client conversations;\nStrategic thinking, with the ability to develop and execute a roadmap for the BI capability;\nProven ability to mentor and develop talent;\nComfortable working with colleagues and clients across multiple countries and time zones;\nExperience working in an agency or consulting environment is highly advantageous.\nWE OFFER\nA flexible, hybrid working policy (2-3 days from the office, depending on location) and the opportunity to work from abroad for 13 weeks a year. \n24 vacation days per year and the possibility to buy an unlimited number of extra vacation days.\nDEPT®/YOU Learning Menu and DEPT®/YOU Special Programs. Develop your skills with courses and programs tailored to your needs.\nStay happy and healthy with a contribution to your health through the OpenUp platform, gym and wellness discounts, and healthy lunches at the office.\nGet a discount on your lease bike and ride in style. You can also enjoy hassle free-commutes with an NS Business Card. \nA reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021, has been named a Great Place To Work since 2022 in the Netherlands and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.\nAwesome clients. Whether big, small, local or global - at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with all of them. And we celebrate all of our successes together!\nYou can discover even more employee benefits here.\nWHO ARE WE? \nWe are pioneers at heart. What does that mean? We are always looking forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. 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