We are seeking a technically strong, hands-on Business Intelligence (BI) & Data Manager to lead the design, development, and optimization of our enterprise data platform. This role combines deep technical expertise in Microsoft Fabric, SAP CDS Views, MES, Salesforce, and Power BI / Power Automate with pragmatic leadership in data governance, delivery, and team management. The primary focus is on data engineering.
You will be responsible for building scalable data pipelines, integrating IT and OT systems, and delivering trusted, high-performance analytics that drive operational efficiency, production visibility, and business performance.
Data Engineering
- Design, build and optimize scalable data platforms using Microsoft Fabric (Lakehouse, Data Factory, Warehouse, Real-Time Analytics)
- Develop and maintain robust ETL/ELT pipelines for batch and streaming data
- Optimize data storage, transformation, and query performance
- Implement best practices in partitioning, indexing, and cost optimization
BI Development & Analytics Delivery
- Lead development of dashboards and reporting solutions using SQL, Power BI/Query/Automate and writing DAX formulas
- Ability to write Python for data manipulation and advanced analytics.
- Implement reusable semantic models and standardized datasets
- Enable self-service analytics while maintaining performance and governance
- Translate business requirements into technical data solutions
Data Modeling & Architecture
- Design scalable data models (star schema, lakehouse, or hybrid approaches)
- Develop and manage reusable data products and semantic layers
- Support cross-functional analytics across operations, supply chain, finance, HR and sales
Data Governance, Security & Quality
- Implement enterprise data governance frameworks including:
- Data quality monitoring and validation pipelines
- Data lineage and cataloging
- Master data management (MDM) practices
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., GDPR, SOX where applicable)
- Enforce data standards, naming conventions, and access controls
BAU & Reliability
- Implement CI/CD pipelines for BI and data solutions
- Monitor pipelines with logging, alerting, and observability tools
- Troubleshoot and resolve performance bottlenecks and data issues
- Responsible for cost optimization in cloud environments
Technical Leadership & Delivery Ownership
- Lead a team of BI developers and data engineers with hands-on involvement
- Own end-to-end delivery of data solutions (design → build → deploy → optimize)
- Conduct code reviews and enforce engineering best practices
- Collaborate with IT, OT, IT business analysts and business stakeholders to deliver scalable solutions
What we are looking for:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Data Analytics or related field.
- 8+ years of hands-on experience in data engineering, BI, or analytics roles in manufacturing environment preferred.
- Strong expertise in Microsoft Fabric (Data Factory, Lakehouse, Warehouse, Real-Time Analytics) and Azure cloud platforms.
- Proven experience with: SAP CDS Views preferably with MES and Salesforce data integration and reporting experience in manufacturing environments.
- Advanced SQL and strong data modeling skills
- Hands-on experience with Power Query, Automate and Power BI
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and documentation skills
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving capability
- Experience with Agile delivery practice
- Prior experience managing vendors or external partners preferred
About Us
Filtrona is the only global, independent market leader in the design, testing and manufacturing of specialist filter solutions and related scientific services. With a head office in Singapore, Filtrona has 9 manufacturing facilities across Europe, America, and Asia, together with 2 innovation centres, an accredited laboratory and a centre of excellence focused on sustainability. The company has over 2000 employees serving customers across 120 countries.
Our purpose is to support partners to transform and benefit from business growth we succeed when they succeed. Our mission is to be a responsible, customer-focused innovation leader creating excellence in sustainable solutions for today and tomorrow.
For more information, please visit www.filtrona.com
