Sr Power BI Developer

About Us Freeman is a global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the industryu2019 largest network of experts, Freemanu2019s insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 97-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter. Summary The Senior Power BI Developer will lead the design, development, and optimization of enterprise-grade BI solutions that turn complex data into clear, actionable insights for executive and business stakeholders. This role is ideal for an experienced developer with deep Power BI expertise, strong programming background, and industry experience in retail / restaurants / events / supply chain / rentals, who has partnered directly with Finance, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Operations and created BI solutions used at Executive level. This position will support our Technolgy Services team. It is eligible to work a hybrid schedule, generally requiring work in-office and/or show-site 2-3 days per week. The ideal candidate will be based out of any of the following locations: + Dallas, TX + Atlanta, GA + Chicago, IL Essential Duties & Responsibilities u2022 Design, build, and maintain scalable Power BI data models (star schemas, tabular models) and reports using best practices in DAX and data modeling. u2022 Develop visually compelling, user-centric executive and operational dashboards for Finance, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Operations, with clear narratives and KPIs. u2022 Engineer high-performance models with efficient DAX, appropriate aggregations, and incremental refresh to avoid performance bottlenecks and support large data volumes. u2022 Collaborate directly with Finance on forecasting and profitability views, Marketing on campaign and customer analytics, Supply Chain on inventory and logistics, and Operations on event performance dashboards. u2022 Implement and manage row-level security, workspaces, data gateways, and deployment pipelines in the Power BI Service in alignment with governance standards. u2022 Troubleshoot and tune existing reports and models to improve refresh times, query performance, and overall user experience. u2022 Document data models, KPI definitions, and report logic to enable self-service analytics and ensure consistency across departments. u2022 Mentor analysts and junior developers on Power BI best practices, DAX patterns, and performance optimization techniques. Education & Experience u2022 Bacheloru2019s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a similar quantitative discipline. u2022 Strong general programming skills, with prior experience in languages such as C++, and the ability to adopt and apply modern practices in scripting and data engineering (e.g., Python or similar). u2022 5u20138+ years of hands-on experience in business intelligence or data analytics, with at least 4+ years focused primarily on Power BI development. u2022 Advanced expertise in DAX, Power Query (M), and dimensional data modeling for analytical workloads. u2022 Strong SQL skills and experience working with relational databases and/or data warehouses (e.g., SQL Server, Azure SQL, Synapse, Snowflake). u2022 Demonstrated ability to design and deliver high-performance models and reports, including query optimization, aggregation strategies, and handling large datasets without performance degradation. u2022 Proven experience working directly with Finance, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Operations stakeholders to gather requirements, translate business questions into technical solutions, and deliver production-ready dashboards. u2022 Industry experience in retail and/or restaurants, with familiarity around metrics such as same-store sales, profitability, ticket size, inventory turns, labor utilization, and customer segmentation. u2022 Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts and trade-offs to non-technical business partners. u2022 Experience with Snowflake and Azure data services (e.g., Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake, Databricks) or comparable modern data platforms. u2022 Exposure to other visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker) and understanding of when to leverage different tools. u2022 Experience contributing to or defining BI standards, governance, and self-service analytics frameworks in a multi-department environment. Travel Requirements Travel up to 25% What We Offer Freeman provides benefits that aim to empower our people and their families to thrive mentally, physically, and financially. These are a handful of the types of programs and benefits our full-time people may be eligible for. There may be some variances in specific benefits across regions. + Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance + Tuition Reimbursement + Paid Parental Leave + Life, Accident and Disability + Retirement with Company Match + Paid Time Off + Salary range of $120,000-$140,000 based upon experience + Eligible for an annual bonus of up to 15% of the base salary Diversity Commitment At Freeman, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. #LI-Hybrid

Created: 2026-01-19