Power BI Lead

Job Title: Power BI Lead Engagement Type: 90 Day Contract Location: Denver, Colorado (I-25 and Colorado Blvd.) Work Model: Onsite Pay Rate: $55 to $65 per hour (depending on experience) Overview A seasoned Power BI Lead is needed for a focused 90 day engagement. This person will assess the current BI environment, drive a structured cleanup effort, and lead a small team to improve reporting quality, governance, and reliability. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical leader with strong BI project management experience and the ability to self-start and execute with minimal oversight. Core Mission for the First 90 Days Lead and deliver a targeted cleanup and standardization of the existing Power BI ecosystem including reports, datasets, dataflows, refresh processes, and governance. This role will also coordinate and guide team members to execute a prioritized improvement backlog and establish a sustainable BI operating model moving forward. Why This Role Exists The current Power BI environment requires rationalization and structure. Reports and datasets may be duplicated, performance issues are likely, ownership may be unclear, and multiple versions of truth may exist. The team needs a Power BI expert who can map the current state, build a practical plan, and manage contributors to deliver measurable improvements quickly. Scope of Work Discovery and Assessment Inventory all Power BI assets including reports, datasets, dataflows, gateways, RLS rules, workspaces, and refresh schedules Identify owners and current usage patterns Surface key issues such as performance bottlenecks, broken refreshes, redundant datasets, security gaps, and ungoverned workspaces Prioritization and Planning Build a short, ranked improvement backlog based on usage and executive visibility Create a 90 day delivery plan with weekly sprints and a clear Now, Next, Later roadmap Cleanup and Standardization Consolidate and standardize semantic models and shared datasets Implement consistent naming conventions, folder structures, and documentation standards Apply standardized DAX formatting and centralized shared measures Introduce standardized report themes and UX elements Fix dataset and dataflow refreshes and improve performance where needed Governance and Operating Model Define workspace strategy including Dev, Test, and Prod Establish roles, permissions, and consistent RLS or OLS approaches Set up change control processes, deployment pipelines, and PBIX source control Clarify ownership of datasets, reports, and refresh responsibilities Team Leadership and Enablement Run standups, manage sprint execution, and unblock team members Coach analysts on modeling, DAX, and performance tuning best practices Produce runbooks, playbooks, and complete handover documentation Key Outcomes and Success Metrics Priority reports load in under 5 to 10 seconds Scheduled refresh success rate at 99 percent or higher for Tier 1 content One certified dataset per major subject area with reduced redundancy Fully documented Dev, Test, Prod workspaces with clear RBAC and RLS Standardized report navigation, themes, and guidance notes Increase in adoption and satisfaction for certified reports Complete handover documentation and clearly assigned ongoing ownership Required Skills and Experience Power BI Technical Leadership Expertise in data modeling, star schema design, DAX, Power Query, and Performance Analyzer Experience building and managing semantic models and shared datasets Strong knowledge of RLS or OLS, workspace setups, certification, and governance Ability to troubleshoot refresh failures, gateway issues, and incremental refresh Project and People Leadership Ability to run a structured 90 day plan with sprints and standups Experience coordinating analysts, engineers, and SMEs Strong communication skills with executives and business stakeholders Self Starter Mindset Able to independently assess an environment and build a plan from scratch Skilled at stakeholder discovery and determining priorities Comfortable driving clarity even with ambiguous requirements Additional Notes This role is designed for someone who can lead by example, collaborate across teams, and deliver meaningful improvements within a compressed timeframe. The successful candidate must be both hands-on and capable of guiding others. Benefits: At Ledgent Technology, we prioritize our contractors, whom we proudly call Ambassadors. Our commitment to you is demonstrated through a comprehensive benefits program that stands out in the temporary staffing industry. We annually review and update our vendor relationships to ensure we provide the most cost-effective benefits options. Our Ambassadors are eligible for a wide range of benefits, including: Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan Basic and enhanced hospital indemnity plans Dental and vision coverage Accident and critical illness plans Term life insurance Short-term disability plan Direct deposit/pay card options Credit union membership Employee discount clubs Referral bonuses Training and coaching Specialized recognition programs All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.