Senior Technical Expert – HR Advanced Analytics

About the job

Overview WELCOME TO SITA At SITA, we keep airports moving, airlines flying smoothly, and borders open. Our technology and communication innovations power the success of the global air travel industry. You'll find us in 95% of international airports, working closely with over 2,500 transportation and government clients. Each partnership brings unique challenges, and we thrive on delivering fresh solutions and cutting-edge tech to keep operations running like clockwork. We don't just move the world forward - we're proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work® by 79% of our employees and certified in most of our growing locations. Here, we feel empowered, supported, and inspired to grow. Are you ready to love your job? The adventure begins right here, with you, at SITA. PURPOSE This senior, technical expert role is responsible for designing, building, and managing the advanced analytics solutions that power strategic HR decision-making. The position holder will act as a lead developer and internal consultant, translating complex, ambiguous business needs from senior People Team leaders into sophisticated, scalable insights using the Microsoft Fabric, Power BI ecosystem as well as other Power Platforms. This role requires end-to-end ownership of the analytics project lifecycle—from strategic need-finding and solution architecture to development, execution, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is a deeply technical data professional with strong project management discipline who will also champion the team's automation and AI capabilities. Key Responsibilities End-to-End Project Leadership: Own and manage the full lifecycle of complex analytics projects. This includes leading discovery and need-finding sessions, defining project scope and intake, architecting the technical solution, managing execution timelines, and delivering high-impact solutions that drive continuous improvement. • Data Architecture & Engineering: Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable data models and dataflows within the Microsoft Fabric environment (e.g., OneLake, Data Factory, Data Warehousing). Ensure data architecture is optimized for performance, reliability, and consumption in Power BI. Knowledge of Git is a plus. • Advanced Analytics & BI Development: Act as the lead technical developer for critical Power BI reports, dashboards, and semantic models. Author and optimize complex DAX, implement advanced data visualizations, and ensure solutions provide clear, actionable insights for stakeholders. • Business Translation & Consultation: Serve as a primary technical consultant to People Team stakeholders. Proactively analyze business challenges, translate ambiguous requirements into precise technical specifications, and present data-driven insights to senior audiences in a clear, compelling manner. • Automation & Innovation: Proactively identify and develop automation solutions for People Team processes using Power Automate and Power Apps to drive efficiency and data quality. • AI & Copilot Development: Actively explore and champion the integration of AI tools. A significant plus includes experience in developing or extending Microsoft Copilot functionalities to enhance HR insights and user experience. • Technical Mentorship & Governance: Establish and enforce development best practices, data governance standards, and documentation. Mentor junior team members on technical skills and analytic best practices. Qualifications • EXPERIENCE 5-7+ years of progressive experience in business intelligence, data analytics, or data engineering. Knowledge & Skills • Proven, expert-level proficiency in Power BI, including advanced data modeling, complex DAX authoring, and report performance optimization. • Demonstrated hands-on experience as a Microsoft Fabric developer, with strong knowledge of its core components (e.g., Data Factory pipelines, Lakehouse/Warehouse, DirectLake mode). • Verifiable experience in full-cycle project management, successfully leading technical projects from initial requirements-gathering (need-finding, intake) through to final delivery and iteration. • Demonstrated experience translating complex and ambiguous business problems into clear, scalable, and insightful technical solutions. • Significant Advantage: Proven experience developing solutions using Power Apps and Power Automate. • Big Plus: Experience with HR data (e.g., HCM systems like Workday, Oracle) and building people-centric analytics. • Big Plus: Experience in Copilot development, generative AI, or related large language model (LLM) integration. PROFESSION COMPETENCIES • Advanced Data Modeling & Architecture • Strategic Insight & Consultation • Senior Stakeholder Management & Influence • Full-Lifecycle Project Leadership (Expert Level) • Technical Solution Design (Fabric/PBI) • Deep Business Acumen • Automation & Process Engineering (Power Platform) • Coaching & Technical Mentorship • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. CORE COMPETENCIES • Adhering to Principles & Values • Communication • Creating & Innovating • Customer Focus • Impact & Influence • Leading Execution • Results Orientation • Teamwork Education & Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Business, Statistics, or a related quantitative field. • Strongly Preferred: Microsoft certifications (e.g., Fabric Analytics Engineer, Power BI Data Analyst, Power Platform). • A Plus: Project Management certification (PMP, Agile, ScrumMaster), Git. What We Offer We're all about diversity. We operate in 200 countries and speak 60 different languages and cultures. We're really proud of our inclusive environment. Our offices are comfortable and fun places to work, and we make sure you get to work from home too. • Flex Week: Work from home up to 2 days/week (depending on your team's needs) • Flex Day: Make your workday suit your life and plans. • Flex-Location: Take up to 30 days a year to work from any location in the world. • Employee Wellbeing: We have got you covered with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), for you and your dependents 24/7, 365 days/year. We also offer Champion Health - a personalized platform that supports a range of wellbeing needs. • Professional Development: Level up your skills with our training platforms, including LinkedIn Learning! • Competitive Benefits: Competitive benefits that make sense with both your local market and employment status. SITA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce. In support of our Employment Equity Program, we encourage women, aboriginal people, members of visible minorities, and/or persons with disabilities to apply and self-identify in the application process.

Requirements

• Data Analysis
• Power BI
• Project Management
• Automation
• AI Integration
• Technical Development

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Business, Statistics, or related field
• Microsoft certifications
• Project Management certification (PMP, Agile, ScrumMaster), Git

Preferred Technologies

• Data Analysis
• Power BI
• Project Management
• Automation
• AI Integration
• Technical Development

Benefits

• Flex Week: Work from home up to 2 days/week
• Flex Day: Make your workday suit your life and plans
• Flex-Location: Take up to 30 days a year to work from any location in the world
• Employee Wellbeing program
• Professional Development training platforms
• Competitive benefits

About the company

At SITA, we keep airports moving, airlines flying smoothly, and borders open. Our technology and communication innovations power the success of the global air travel industry. You'll find us in 95% of international airports, working closely with over 2,500 transportation and government clients. Each partnership brings unique challenges, and we thrive on delivering fresh solutions and cutting-edge tech to keep operations running like clockwork.