MicroStrategy Lead

MicroStrategy Lead

Location: Sacramento, CA

Duration: 6 + months extendable.

Responsibilities Include:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline; or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills may be acquired.
• Minimum 10 years of current and hands-on experience with SQL and Relational databases.
• Minimum 7 years of current and hands-on experience with the Micro Strategy tool and demonstrated expertise with complex and high volume DataMart’s with Star Schema and Type 2 dimensions. At least 3 of these years should include experience as a Micro Strategy Lead
• Advisor to project teams regarding design and development activities, standards, risk mitigation and issue resolution.
• Thought leader of team that interacts with business teams and other stakeholders to define reporting solutions to meet diverse, complex business needs.
• Recommends changes to policies and established procedures that affect immediate organizations success.
• Manages and tracks action items, issues, and risks associated with a suite of applications. Follow up on items with appropriate parties to ensure their resolution and/or escalate issues in a timely fashion.
• Develops and manages a BI Consulting practice
• Partners with Architecture Services to develop Reference Architectures, Patterns and Roadmaps for BI/Analytics. Establish and maintain design and development best practices.
• Defines and develops strategy for the roll out of new features of the Micro Strategy tool and version upgrades.
• Develops and implements of a metrics driven approach to measure system performance and operational Service Level Agreements (SLA).
• Provide proactive production support for Micro Strategy and other BI/Analytics applications. This includes monitoring usage patterns and recommending improvements.
• Experienced Agile team member using a Scrum methodology
• Demonstrated experience delivering solutions to stringent SLAs for report performance.
• Thorough knowledge of all capabilities of the Micro Strategy Suite including the following Dimensional Modelling, Architect, Developer, Enterprise Manager, Cube Advisor, Cube creation/management/automation, Integrity Manager, Object Manager, Distribution Services, Transactional services, Narrowcast, Visual Insight, Mobile.
• Demonstrated delivery of multiple complex projects
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet critical deadlines
• Demonstrated partnership with business clients and value proposition of projects/portfolio.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Exposure to working with Onsite/Offshore model
• Experience working with dedicated and matrixed resources
• Ability to establish / build cross divisional relationships / collaboration
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with team members, stakeholders, and Sr. management on both the business and IT sides.

I would love to talk to you if you think this position suits your interest.
If you are looking for rewarding employment and a company that puts its employees first, we would like to work with you. We also offer group health insurance.

NOTE: “Candidates that are offered a position are required to pass pre-employment drug and background screening”