Power BI Tech Lead

Power BI Technical Lead Retail Sector (Supermarkets) Contract | Inside IR35 We are recruiting an experienced Power BI Technical Lead to support a major reporting and analytics transformation programme within a leading organisation in the retail / supermarket sector. The role sits within a Data Science & Reporting | Data & Analytics function and will work closely with senior stakeholders to lead a large‑scale reporting migration. Contract Details Contract Length: Until December 2026 Rate: £565 - £696 per day (Inside IR35, dependent on market) Location: Predominantly remote (WFH) Travel: Very occasional on-site attendance for workshops Clearance: Not required The Role As Power BI Technical Lead, you will take ownership of the technical delivery of a complex reporting migration programme. You will provide hands-on leadership, set technical standards, and identify key risks, dependencies, and migration considerations across enterprise-scale reporting solutions. Key Responsibilities Lead the technical design and delivery of a Power BI reporting migration Provide deep Power BI expertise, defining standards and best practices Identify and communicate technical risks, constraints, and migration watch-outs Act as the senior technical authority across reporting solutions Collaborate with Data Science, Analytics, and Engineering teams Engage with senior stakeholders to translate business needs into robust reporting solutions Required Experience Deep, hands-on Power BI expertise Proven experience leading at least one significant reporting migration programme Strong technical leadership experience in enterprise-scale environments Ability to clearly articulate technical risks, dependencies, and design decisions Experience working within Data & Analytics or Data Science & Reporting functions Retail sector experience, ideally within large supermarket or consumer-facing organisations