What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tableau Trainer position at Mikan?
About Mikan:
Mikan is a Data Management, Data Governance, Analytics, and AI Consulting Services team that focuses on harnessing data for true business insight.
Consulting Services include Data & Analytics Strategy, Data Modeling & Architecture, Data Integration, Data Governance, Data Privacy, Analytics, AI, Cloud Migration, and Enablement.
Mikan Insights - our flagship service – is a fully hosted cloud service providing intuitive, modern, and cost-effective analytics purposefully built for the business user.
Our success is a direct result of the day-to-day support we actively give each other as we solve our client’s unique problems. We take a collaborative approach on all engagements, with a strong belief that continued success is measured by the positive impact it has on a client’s business objectives.
Position Summary:
The Tableau Trainer will plan and conduct Tableau training engagements to drive adoption and sustainability of Mikan-delivered or partner-delivered data and analytics solutions. The trainer may occasionally be required to support existing consulting projects, whenever training scheduling allows. The right person for this role must be tech-savvy, ambitious, outgoing, and must be prepared to wear many hats, learn new skills, with the desire to quickly advance into senior and management roles.
This role is all remote.
Responsibilities:
As a Tableau Trainer your responsibilities will include:
• Planning, preparing and conducting technical Tableau training to prospective and existing clients based on Tableau Desktop, and Tableau Server best practices.
• Working collaboratively and independently to design, and develop, Mikan’s training solutions and services.
• Stay up to date on all Tableau Trainer Certification requirements.
• Developing Standard Operating procedures to aid clients in using and administering Tableau solutions.
• Conducting change management on Tableau projects to drive adoption of solutions and services provided by Mikan consulting team.
• Keep up to date with changes to Mikan’s partner network and help train internal Mikan consulting team on such changes.
• Learn techniques to deliver Tableau training in ways that drive enthusiasm in classroom or virtual training sessions.
Position Qualifications:
• BS or MS in computer science, engineering, MIS, business administration, or a closely related field.
• At least 2 years of experience training or implementing Tableau. Experience providing training in other Analytics technologies such as Microsoft Power BI is an added advantage.
• Tableau Trainer Certification or Tableau Desktop certification.
• Proven ability to effectively explain and communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to direct a classroom, and keep trainees engaged through long training sessions.
• Proven ability to work with Subject Matter Experts to prepare instructional material.
• Ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies and concepts.
• Proven ability to work in a collaborative, team-centric environment.
• Client-centric approach to work, guided by the need to for 100% client satisfaction.
• Self-sufficient and able to succeed independently in ambiguous environments.
• Valid US driver’s license and reliable transportation with the ability to travel to regional client sites. Mikan does not currently support work visa transfers or visa sponsorships at this time.