Business Intelligence Team Lead

A leading global organisation is seeking a Business Intelligence Team Lead to drive the strategic vision and execution of business intelligence across the region. This pivotal role offers you the opportunity to shape how data transforms decision-making, operational efficiency, and commercial performance for a diverse, high-impact business. You will be at the forefront of bridging business strategy with advanced analytics, ensuring that every department benefits from actionable insights and robust reporting.

What you'll do:

As Business Intelligence Team Lead based in Selangor with regional responsibilities across Southeast Asia, you will play a central role in shaping how data is leveraged throughout the organisation. Your day-to-day activities will involve guiding the creation of intuitive dashboards using Power BI, collaborating with various departments to ensure their analytical needs are met efficiently. You will oversee critical projects that integrate disparate data sources into a cohesive ecosystem while maintaining high standards of data quality. By partnering with global counterparts on advanced analytics infrastructure—including Spark-based solutions—you will help elevate the organisation’s capabilities. Operationally, you’ll be relied upon for prompt issue resolution and process optimisation. Your commitment to establishing best practices will embed analytics deeply into business planning processes. Success in this role means driving user adoption of BI tools, ensuring accuracy in reporting, managing timelines effectively, and minimising downtime—all while nurturing a culture of continuous improvement.

• Guide the development of user-centric BI dashboards and reports using Power BI, ensuring they deliver impactful visualisations tailored to stakeholder needs.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to understand key business questions and translate them into analytical solutions that support strategic objectives.
• Champion best practices in data storytelling, usability, and performance to maximise engagement with BI tools across the organisation.
• Plan and execute high-impact BI initiatives that align with broader business goals, managing project timelines, deliverables, and effective communication among stakeholders.
• Drive data integration efforts by connecting multiple sources into a unified BI ecosystem that supports seamless access to information.
• Partner with the Global BI Team to maintain and enhance tabular cube infrastructure, ensuring data quality, reliability, and scalability in line with global standards.
• Support global initiatives involving Spark-based data solutions, ELT pipeline design, and Data Lake management for advanced analytics capabilities.
• Serve as the primary contact for operational BI support, troubleshooting data discrepancies promptly to minimise downtime for users.
• Identify process bottlenecks within BI operations and lead continuous improvement efforts to optimise workflows and outcomes.
• Establish and document development standards, governance protocols, and quality assurance practices to foster excellence in BI delivery.

What you bring:

Your proven track record as a Business Intelligence Team Lead will be evident through your extensive experience managing end-to-end BI projects within large organisations. You bring not only technical expertise but also exceptional interpersonal skills that enable you to collaborate effectively across departments such as Sales, Retail, IT, Ecommerce, Logistics and Global BI teams. Your ability to communicate complex concepts clearly—whether addressing technical or non-technical audiences—will be crucial for driving adoption of new tools. With a keen sense of commercial orientation backed by strong business acumen, you understand how analytics can power growth strategies. Your agile mindset allows you to adapt quickly within fast-evolving environments while maintaining focus on quality assurance. You are dependable when it comes to troubleshooting issues promptly and documenting learnings for future improvements. Above all else, your commitment to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported sets you apart as an empathetic leader who values teamwork.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Business or related fields provides a strong foundation for success in this role.
• Proficiency in Power BI including DAX (using DAX Studio, Tabular Editor) enables you to create sophisticated dashboards tailored to user requirements.
• Advanced coding skills in SQL and Python allow you to manage complex data engineering tasks efficiently.
• Basic understanding of Azure Synapse Analytics (including Synapse Pipelines; Apache Spark for Synapse; Synapse Studio) equips you for cloud-based analytics projects.
• Familiarity with ETL tools ensures smooth integration of multiple data sources into unified systems.
• Basic knowledge of SAP supports collaboration with enterprise resource planning functions.
• Experience working with APIs facilitates seamless connectivity between platforms for enhanced reporting capabilities.
• Expertise in Excel—including macros—enables detailed analysis and automation within reporting processes.
• 5–7 years’ experience in business intelligence or analytics demonstrates your ability to lead transformation projects successfully.
• Business-level proficiency in English as well as local language ensures effective communication across diverse teams.
• Industry background in retail, wholesale or consumer goods is preferred for contextual understanding of commercial operations.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out for its unwavering commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where collaboration is at the heart of everything they do. Employees benefit from flexible working opportunities designed to support work-life balance alongside generous training programmes that encourage ongoing professional growth. The leadership team is known for being supportive—providing guidance without micromanagement—and actively invests in developing talent from within. The company’s approach is rooted in shared success: achievements are celebrated collectively while individual contributions are recognised through transparent feedback mechanisms. Working here means joining a networked team environment where knowledge sharing is encouraged across regions and departments. The company’s dedication to embedding analytics into every aspect of business planning ensures that your work has real impact on both operational efficiency and commercial performance. Whether collaborating locally or globally on cutting-edge projects like Spark-based data solutions or Data Lake management initiatives, you’ll find yourself surrounded by knowledgeable colleagues who value empathy as much as expertise.

What's next:

If you’re ready to take your career further by leading transformative business intelligence initiatives within a truly collaborative environment—this is your moment!

Apply today by clicking on the link below; join a team where your insights drive real change.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C