Chicago, IL Hybrid Full-time

Collectiv is hiring a Project Lead - Data and Analytics

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.

Nice to Have

  • 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.

Benefits

  • Fully remote work environment
  • Quarterly in person team experiences
  • Competitive compensation
  • Clear growth trajectory
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Top-shelf benefits package
  • Unlimited time off
  • 100% covered health insurance, encompassing medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
  • Competitive 401(k) with a 4% match
  • Educational assistance
  • Tech stipend
  • Discounts on various goods and services

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Required Skills
Project ManagementData Analysis
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Collectiv
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.
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