Pegasystems is hiring: Senior Principal Data Analyst in Waltham

Data is the lifeblood of every business, particularly digital organizations. You will join the Global Enterprise Data Management team that is focused on Data Warehouse, Analytics and Data Governance. Picture Yourself at Pega: Our job is to take data and transform it into actionable, consumable, information that is utilized at the executive levels. You will be a key contributor to Pega’s evolving Data and Analytics strategies. What You'll Do at Pega: Architecting Analytics Solutions (20%) Architect analytics solution leveraging a full SDLC, industry standards and best practices Architect the data models within the Power BI analytics tool that will serve as the semantic layer to enable self‑service Drive cross‑functional alignment on segmentations, metric technology definitions Support cross‑functional alignment across data platform technologies, BI and visualization Develop strategy for predictive, prescriptive analytics and machine learning Reporting and Visualization (50%) Develop dashboards and scorecards with Power BI to provide insights into business data Drive development of metrics & segmentations that demonstrate the contribution and return of program spend Develop prescriptive analytics visualizations and insights Develop data quality dashboard to provide insights into identifying issues violating the data quality dimensions Perform data quality checks on reports and dashboards Provide insights into mitigating data quality risks through regular reporting and ad‑hoc analyses Analysis and Assessment (20%) Lead business analysis and requirements gathering for the Business Intelligence Analytics team Document business needs into clearly defined and detailed functional requirements; drive the process of translating into User Stories/Use Cases prioritized for future development Review and understand relevant business processes and workflows to ensure solutions deliver improved efficiencies and support achievement of objectives Work with other teams to develop and procure data solutions that meet the organization’s reporting and analytics needs Provide business insights and knowledge to ensure analytics framework can sustain business requirements Identify opportunities to use analyses to answer core business questions and to support improved action‑oriented decision‑making Project Management and Communication (10%) Contribute to analytics project completion by ensuring project team is developing towards the planned architecture Define architecture tasks, timeline and dependencies for analytics project completion Adhere to the standards, process and change controls of the Business Intelligence‑Analytics team to ensure operational consistency Provide regular updates to management as well as stakeholders regarding status and timing of projects Understand and communicate changes to Data systems associated with the project Assist in the development of training and knowledge transfer documentation Who You Are: You are a strong collaborator with the ability to communicate complicated information in a clear, concise and actionable manner. You are highly organized and enjoy working on several projects simultaneously with ability to prioritize and meet deadlines. You consider yourself to be adaptable and flexible while maintaining a high level of professionalism. You are a lifelong learner. What You've Accomplished: 10–14 years in Enterprise Business Applications / Analytics tools and platforms 5+ years Architecting Business Intelligence transformations (Power BI / Tableau) 5+ years Data Modeling, Data Cleansing, Data Profiling 3+ years within a B2B environment Proficient in SQL Development (Stored procedures, triggers and functions) Experience with CRM applications and Lead Generation / Sales analytics Skilled in data modeling and statistical analysis to drive executive decision‑making Experience selecting and rationalizing Business Intelligence and data visualization tools, like Tableau, Power BI, Business Objects, SQL, etc. Understanding of relational database management systems, such as PostgreSQL, SQL Server or Oracle Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to work effectively with business and technology leaders Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or other quantitative discipline Pluses: Agile Methodology, Power BI, SAP/HANA, Cassandra Database experience Benefits Gartner Analyst acclaimed technology leadership across our categories of products Continuous learning and development opportunities An innovative, inclusive, agile, flexible, and fun work environment Competitive global benefits program inclusive of pay and bonus incentive, employee equity in the company Additional Information Base salary range for this role is $120,500 – $183,500 USD annually. This role may also be eligible for annual bonus or commission, as well as benefits and other incentives. The final compensation will be determined during the offer process based on the candidate’s education, experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as market conditions and may vary from the posted range. Pegasystems Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in our employment practices based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran or disability status, or any other category protected by law. As a federal contractor, we are required to invite volunteers to self‑identify their gender identity, race/ethnicity, disability status, and veteran status to ensure compliance with affirmative action reporting. Your information is confidential and will only be used in accordance with applicable federal laws and regulations. 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