Power BI and Agentic AI Lead

Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Power BI & Agentic AI Engineer to lead the design, development, and optimization of enterprise-grade analytics and intelligent automation solutions. This role blends advanced data visualization expertise with emerging capabilities in agentic AI systems, enabling data-driven decision-making and autonomous workflows across the organization. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in Power BI, strong data engineering fundamentals, and hands-on expertise with Microsoft Copilot Studio and Microsoft Foundry. You will play a key role in shaping our AI readiness strategy while delivering scalable, secure, and high-performance BI solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain advanced Power BI dashboards and reports that provide actionable insights to business stakeholders
• Lead the integration of agentic AI solutions into analytics workflows, enabling intelligent automation and decision support
• Collaborate cross-functionally with data engineers, business analysts, and AI teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Architect and implement scalable data models and semantic layers for enterprise reporting
• Drive adoption of AI-powered tools (e.g., Copilot, autonomous agents) within BI and data workflows
• Establish best practices for data visualization, performance optimization, and governance
• Evaluate emerging technologies in AI and analytics, recommending strategic adoption where appropriate

Database & Power BI Oversight

• Design and manage robust data pipelines and data models using SQL, Azure Synapse, Fabric, or equivalent platforms
• Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and consistency across multiple data sources and reporting layers
• Optimize Power BI datasets, including dataflows, DAX calculations, and query performance
• Implement row-level security (RLS), governance policies, and compliance standards
• Oversee deployment pipelines, version control, and lifecycle management for BI assets
• Monitor and troubleshoot performance issues across databases and reporting environments
• Collaborate with data engineering teams to ensure efficient ETL/ELT processes
• Maintain documentation for data models, dashboards, and architecture

AI Readiness & Agentic Systems

• Design and deploy agentic AI solutions using Microsoft Copilot Studio and Microsoft Foundry
• Develop autonomous or semi-autonomous agents capable of performing business workflows, data analysis, and decision support
• Integrate AI models with Power BI and enterprise data systems to enable intelligent insights
• Assess organizational readiness for AI adoption, including data quality, governance, and infrastructure
• Implement prompt engineering, orchestration, and evaluation frameworks for AI agents
• Ensure responsible AI practices, including transparency, bias mitigation, and compliance
• Partner with stakeholders to identify high-impact use cases for AI-driven automation
• Stay current with advancements in LLMs, multi-agent systems, and enterprise AI platforms

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor?s or Master?s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in Power BI development and data analytics
• Strong proficiency in DAX, Power Query (M), and data modeling
• Experience with SQL and modern data platforms (Azure, Fabric, Synapse, etc.)
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Copilot Studio and Microsoft Foundry
• Solid understanding of AI/ML concepts, particularly LLMs and agent-based systems
• Experience integrating AI capabilities into business intelligence or enterprise applications
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in complex, data-rich environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Azure AI services, OpenAI APIs, or similar platforms
• Knowledge of Python or other scripting languages for data and AI workflows
• Familiarity with DevOps practices for data and AI (CI/CD, versioning, testing)
• Experience in building or deploying multi-agent systems or workflow automation tools
• Understanding of data governance, compliance, and security frameworks

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking with a strong focus on business impact
• Advanced data storytelling and visualization skills
• Ability to bridge traditional BI with next-generation AI capabilities
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Continuous learning mindset in a rapidly evolving AI landscape

This role is essential for Garan Apparel's enterprise AI transformation, integrating Azure and Microsoft Fabric with best practices in data, security, AI readiness, and team collaboration?while ensuring that every user, from executive to analyst, can understand, trust, and act on data with confidence.

Salary: $150,000