Get SNCB Data Working for You

You're a Power BI whiz, and you love sharing your knowledge. We need you to build a rock-solid Power BI practice at SNCB and empower teams across the company to make data-driven decisions.

This is a hands-on role. You'll be:

  • Building the Foundation: Creating best practices, guides, and training for everyone using Power BI at SNCB.
  • Leading the Community: Guiding citizen developers and coaching Ypto Power BI developers, fostering knowledge sharing and collaboration.
  • Championing Excellence: Setting up a dedicated Power BI Center of Excellence to drive continuous learning and innovation.
  • Unlocking Insights: Partnering with business units to understand their reporting needs and translate them into actionable Power BI dashboards.
  • Migrating to the Future: Leading the move from legacy reporting systems to the new Power BI architecture.
  • Crafting Clear Reports: Designing and developing reports that deliver clear and valuable insights to stakeholders.
  • Working with Teams: Collaborating with internal teams to understand their data analysis and visualization needs.
  • Transforming Data: Working with the Data Factory team to refine raw data, turning it into meaningful insights.
  • Keeping Reports Running Smoothly: Providing expert advice on maintaining, monitoring, and optimizing existing Power BI reports and dashboards.
  • Finding Efficiency: Continuously analyzing processes and identifying ways to leverage data for better decision-making.
  • Empowering Others: Training and supporting citizen developers to create their own reports and contribute to the data revolution.
  • Sharing Best Practices: Using mockups, POCs, and ongoing guidance to promote a data-driven culture.
  • Ensuring Quality: Reviewing reports developed internally or externally to ensure quality and adherence to standards.
  • Managing Roadmaps: Collaborating with users, vendors, and stakeholders to create and manage roadmaps for enhancements, bug fixes, and incident resolution.
  • The Power BI Answer Person: Acting as the trusted resource for colleagues and business stakeholders on all things Power BI applications, reports, and dashboards.
  • Working with the Bigger Picture: Maintaining alignment with existing architectures, consulting with Enterprise, System, and Solution Architects as needed.
  • Testing and Data Quality: Contributing to the development of test scenarios, functional testing, and data cleaning, and providing guidance on Data Quality reporting.

Requirements

We're looking for someone with:

  • At least 10 years of experience in a similar role, like BI and reporting lead developer, team lead, community lead, Product Owner, or BI Solution Architect.
  • Agile experience: Experience with Scrum, Kanban, and Confluence for collaboration is a must.
  • Power BI expertise: Deep knowledge and experience with Power BI reporting tools, the PowerBI Admin Portal, including Gateways, DataFlows, Premium Capacities, DAX, and more.
  • Understanding of Azure BI: A strong understanding of Azure Enterprise BI Solution Architecture, products, and services (Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, Analysis Services, Databricks, DataVerse, etc.) is a plus. (Bonus points for SAP BW/BW4 experience!)
  • Analytical skills: Familiarity with diverse analysis techniques, including use cases, scenario development, and problem-solving methodologies.
  • Migration experience: Experience in developing and implementing migration plans and methodologies.
  • Communication skills: Excellent communication skills in Dutch, French, and English.
  • Attention to detail: A methodical, detail-oriented, and organized approach.
  • Problem-solving skills: A proactive mindset, strong problem-solving skills, and a hands-on approach to challenges.

Ready to join a dynamic team and make data work for SNCB? Let's chat!


Our offer

Within our open corporate culture, you contribute to the digital transformation of SNCB. You will have a job with social impact and ample opportunity to make your own contribution. In addition to a good work-life balance and a competitive salary, you will receive the following benefits:

  • the possibility to work remotely + flexible working hours;
  • 35 days of leave;
  • a target bonus;
  • a company car + a public transport season ticket;
  • a comprehensive insurance package (affiliation without own contribution, excl. outpatient costs for family members);
    • hospitalisation and dental care for the whole family;
    • outpatient costs (= medical costs separate from hospitalisation);
    • group insurance: supplementary pension, work disability and death (cafeteria plan);
    • accidents at work (extralegal);
  • meal vouchers and eco-vouchers;
  • net allowances for remote working and carwash + internet budget.
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Near Brussels Midi Station

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ERP & Data Management

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3 reasons to choose Ypto 

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Challenging projects

At Ypto, you never stand still. Every day is different and offers the opportunity to be challenged to innovate in order to find the best solution for our customer.

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Social impact

Through your work, you contribute to the future of Belgian railways and have a tangible impact on millions of people.

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Growth opportunities

Initiative, trust and self-management are key. You will have the support of your colleagues to develop and the opportunity to grow.

Application procedure

Did you apply for a position at Ypto? Or are you curious about how our application procedure works? We follow the four steps below each time. Depending on the position, an additional interview or assessment may be required.

1

CV screening

We take a close look at your CV and check whether it matches the profile you are looking for. We may call you briefly to ask about your motivation and experience.

2

Interviews and questionnaire

If the outcome of this screening is positive, you are invited to a (video) interview with your direct supervisor and your HR Business Partner. During these interviews, we discuss your motivation, knowledge, experience and skills as well as the content of the job. We also talk about the online questionnaire you filled in prior to the interview.

3

Reference analysis

Finally, we contact the references you will have provided. This way, we can make you out better.

4

We have a match: welcome to Ypto

Have you been selected? If so, we will be happy to draw up an attractive proposal and welcome you to our organisation.

Spontaneous application

Would you like to work with us on the future of SNCB but cannot immediately find the right vacancy? Then feel free to submit a spontaneous application. Who knows, you might soon be part of our team!