Data Visualization Manager

The Global Analytics and Insights (GAI) team is seeking an experienced and experienced Data Visualization Manager to lead our data-driven decision-making initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have a background in Power BI, expert-level SQL proficiency, to drive actionable insights and demonstrated leadership and mentoring experience, and an ability to drive innovation and manage complex projects.

You will become an expert in Avalara's financial, marketing, sales, and operations data.

This position will Report to Senior Manager

• You will define and execute the organization's BI strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• You will Lead, mentor, and manage a team of BI developers and analysts, fostering a continuous learning.
• You will Develop and implement robust data visualization and reporting solutions using Power BI.
• You will Optimize data models, dashboards, and reports to provide meaningful insights and support decision-making.
• You will Collaborate with business leaders, analysts, and cross-functional teams to gather and translate requirements into actionable BI solutions.
• Be a trusted advisor to business teams, identifying opportunities where BI can drive efficiencies and improvements.
• You will Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across multiple data sources.
• You will Stay updated with the latest advancements in BI tools, SQL performance tuning, and data visualization best practices.
• You will Define and enforce BI development standards, governance, and documentation best practices.
• You will work closely with Data Engineering teams to define and maintain scalable data pipelines.
• You will Drive automation and optimization of reporting processes to improve efficiency.

• 8+ years of experience in Business Intelligence, Data Analytics, or related fields.
• 5+ Expert proficiency in Power BI, including DAX, Power Query, data modeling, and dashboard creation.
• 5+ years of strong SQL skills, with experience in writing complex queries, performance tuning, and working with large datasets.
• Familiarity with cloud-based BI solutions (e.g., Azure Synapse, AWS Redshift, Snowflake) is a plus.
• Should have understanding of ETL processes and data warehousing concepts.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and decision-making skills.