Head of Data Visualization - North Carolina Staffing : Job Details

Head Of Data Visualization

The Head of Data Visualization will lead the organization's efforts to transform data into compelling, actionable insights through advanced visualization and analytics. This role combines strategic vision with hands-on expertise in Power BI and Databricks, enabling the business to make data-driven decisions faster and with greater confidence. The ideal candidate will be responsible for defining visualization standards, overseeing dashboard development, optimizing performance, integrating with enterprise data platforms, and mentoring a high-performing analytics team.

Key Responsibilities

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

• Strategic Leadership
• Develop and execute the organization's data visualization strategy, aligning with enterprise data and analytics goals.
• Promote a culture of self-service analytics and data literacy across the business.
• Partner with business units to identify reporting and visualization needs that drive business impact.
• Hands-On Development & Technical Oversight
• Design, build, and maintain enterprise-grade Power BI dashboards, reports, and semantic models.
• Integrate Power BI with Databricks to deliver scalable, real-time analytics solutions.
• Optimize DAX queries, data models, and visual designs for performance and usability.
• Implement row-level security, data governance rules, and access controls within Power BI.
• Platform & Data Architecture Management
• Oversee the integration of Power BI with the Databricks Lakehouse platform.
• Collaborate with data engineering teams to ensure robust, clean, and well-modeled datasets.
• Establish standards for dataset design, metadata, and documentation.
• Ensure data refresh schedules, gateway configurations, and API connections are optimized.
• Process & Governance
• Define visualization design standards, naming conventions, and development best practices.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines for Power BI content deployment.
• Monitor usage analytics and continuously improve adoption and performance.
• Team Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
• Lead and mentor a team of BI developers, data analysts, and visualization specialists.
• Work closely with executives and business leaders to ensure visualizations meet decision-making needs.
• Facilitate training sessions and knowledge sharing across business teams.
• Analytics & Insight Delivery
• Translate complex datasets into clear, intuitive, and actionable visual stories.
• Use Databricks for advanced analytics, predictive modeling, and embedding results into Power BI.
• Measure the business impact of dashboards and recommend improvements.

Education And Experience

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree (required) in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or related field (Master's preferred).
• 10+ years in BI and analytics roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity.

Functional Skills

Proven hands-on expertise in Power BI development and administration. Strong experience with Databricks, including Delta Lake, SQL, and integration with BI tools. Expert-level DAX, Power Query (M), and data modeling skills. Experience with Databricks SQL, Python, and Spark for analytics workloads. Knowledge of cloud data platforms (Azure), preferably Azure Data Lake and Databricks. Strong understanding of data governance, security, and compliance requirements. Strong business acumen with the ability to link data insights to business outcomes. Excellent communication skills for both technical and executive audiences.

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of CRC Group

At CRC Group, we're committed to supporting every aspect of teammates' well-being physical, emotional, financial, social, and professional. Our best-in-class benefits program is designed to care for the whole you, offering a wide range of coverage and support. Eligible full-time teammates enjoy access to medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and AD&D insurance; tax-advantaged savings accounts; and a 401(k) plan with company match. CRC Group also offers generous paid time off programs, including company holidays, vacation and sick days, new parent leave, and more. Eligible positions may also qualify for restricted stock units and/or a deferred compensation plan.

CRC Group supports a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or other classification protected by law. CRC Group is a Drug Free Workplace.

Join CRC Group, a leader in specialty wholesale insurance, and take your career to new heights. We're a dynamic team dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and excellence. Why CRC Group? Growth: Advance your career with our learning and leadership development programs. Innovation: Work in a forward-thinking environment that values new ideas. Community: Be part of a supportive team that celebrates success together. Benefits: Enjoy competitive compensation, health benefits, and retirement plans. Who We're Looking For We seek passionate individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. If you value integrity and are driven to succeed, CRC Group is the place for you.