Power BI Developer (m/f/x)

Join PPG’s Center of Excellence (COE) Operations and help shape the future of data-driven decision making across our global Operations and Procurement teams. If you’re passionate about transforming data into meaningful insights and building scalable BI solutions, this role is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact.

About the Role

As a Power BI Developer, you will design interactive dashboards, build high-quality semantic models, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver trusted, high-performing analytics products. You’ll work with modern data platforms and global stakeholders to turn business requirements into actionable insights.

What You’ll Do

• Power BI Report & Dashboard Development: Create interactive dashboards, paginated reports (as applicable), and visual storytelling experiences aligned to business needs and UX standards.

• Semantic Modeling & Data Architecture: Design and maintain star schema data models, measures, and calculated columns; build reusable datasets/semantic models with clear definitions and metadata.

• DAX & Power Query (M) Engineering: Develop robust DAX measures, calculation groups (where applicable), and optimized Power Query transformations; apply performance tuning best practices.

• Data Integration & SQL: Write and optimize SQL queries to extract, join, and validate data from ERP, procurement, supply chain, quality, and other source systems; ensure consistency between sources and published models.

• Data Quality, Validation & Reconciliation: Implement validation checks, reconciliation logic, and issue triage to ensure accuracy and reliability of published KPIs; collaborate with QA and data teams to resolve integrity issues.

• Performance Optimization: Tune models and reports for performance (cardinality management, aggregations, query folding, incremental refresh, visual optimization) to meet SLAs and improve end-user experience.

• Security & Governance: Implement and document Row-Level Security (RLS), workspace permissions, and dataset governance; adhere to data privacy and security requirements.

• Deployment & Release Management: Manage deployment pipelines (Dev/Test/Prod), version control, and release documentation; follow change management processes and promote reusability.

• Stakeholder Management & Requirements: Gather requirements, translate business questions into KPI definitions, create wireframes/prototypes, and iterate with stakeholders to ensure value delivery.

• Documentation & Enablement: Create data dictionaries, KPI definitions, user guides, and training materials; support adoption through demos, office hours, and feedback loops.

Our Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Analytics, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Minimum 2+ years of experience building enterprise-grade Power BI solutions (dashboards, datasets, semantic models) in a business environment.

• Strong proficiency in SQL, including data extraction, transformation, validation, and working with relational data sources.

• Demonstrated track record of delivering impactful BI products in operations, procurement, supply chain, finance, or related business domains.

• Strong stakeholder-management and/or presentation skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into clear KPI definitions and scalable, well-structured reporting solutions.

Bonus points for:

• Basic knowledge of Python for data manipulation or automation.

• Experience working with PowerApps or other low-code tools.

• Understanding of AI tools and concepts, especially AI-supported analytics, reporting automation, and AI-enabled insights.

What We Offer

• Work in a pet-friendly office - bring your dog to the office!

• Multisport card

• Private medical care

• Lunch card

• Office parking options

• Annual bonus

• Spring, Winter & Holiday Allowance

• Discounts on our products

• Collaborative, supportive, and inclusive culture

How we work: At PPG, we bring teams together to accelerate collaboration and career development, with in-person work Monday through Thursday and the opportunity to work remotely on Flexible Fridays. Schedules may vary by location.

About us:

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X.

The PPG Way 2030

We are customer champions

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow.

We act with purpose and speed

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.

We are excellent operators

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.

We compete to win

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths.

We are PPG proud

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world.

At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email [email protected].

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.

Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.