KYYBA Inc

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Job Title: Only for MI Locals - Project Lead (Analytics)- Hybrid role - Detroit, MI Are you a Project Lead seeking a dynamic and rewarding opportunity? Our client, a leading company in Healthcare, is looking for a talented consultant to join their growing team. About Kyyba: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances. At Kyyba, the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development. Kyyba is recruiting for the below mentioned position with our direct client which is one of the major Healthcare Payers in the US. Description: The resource will be expected to work from the Jefferson Detroit office every Wednesday. Position Overview We are looking for a highly motivated, curiosity‐driven professional who can both lead application/system implementation projects and conduct deep‐dive data analysis. The ideal candidate blends strong project management expertise with advanced technical skills in Excel, Access, SQL, and VBA, and thrives on turning ambiguous business questions into actionable insights. This role requires overseeing the full project lifecycle, managing client relationships, and delivering data‐centric solutions while continuously learning new domains. Core Responsibilities Project Management Initiate, plan, execute, control, and close application and system implementation projects using a formal methodology. Manage one moderate‐size project or multiple small projects concurrently, developing detailed plans, schedules, risk registers, and resource allocations. Monitor project metrics for deviations in quality, cost, or schedule and ensure adherence to PMO policies and PMI standards. Coach and mentor project team members, providing performance feedback to their leaders. Oversee client/customer relations to define and meet service expectations. Data Discovery & Exploration Conduct deep‐dive analyses on large, complex datasets using Advanced Excel (pivot tables, Power Query, Power Pivot, complex formulas), Microsoft Access (database design, queries, VBA automation), and SQL. Build and maintain dynamic data models, dashboards, and automated reporting tools that evolve with new questions. Initiative‐Driven Projects Identify gaps, inefficiencies, or untapped potential within business processes and propose data‐centric solutions. Own end‐to‐end project lifecycles—from hypothesis formation to delivery—without waiting for direction. Domain Expert Engagement Lead interviews, workshops, and brainstorming sessions with subject‐matter experts across finance, operations, marketing, product, and other areas, even when the topic is unfamiliar. Synthesize expert knowledge into clear, data‐driven recommendations and actionable roadmaps. Problem Solving & Innovation Tackle ambiguous, "wicked” problems by breaking them into manageable analytical tasks. Experiment with new analytical techniques, tools, or data sources and share findings with the broader team. Knowledge Acquisition & Sharing Rapidly learn new business domains, industry terminology, and technical concepts; document insights for future reference. Mentor junior analysts on effective data exploration methods and the art of asking the right questions. Meeting Leadership Facilitate and drive discussions in meetings where you may have limited prior subject‐matter expertise, ensuring productive outcomes and clear next steps. Translate technical findings into business‐friendly language for stakeholders at all levels. Required Technical Skills & Experience Advanced Excel (pivot tables, Power Query, Power Pivot, complex formulas) – 3+ years of hands‐on analytical work. Microsoft Access (database design, queries, VBA automation) – proven ability to build and maintain relational databases. SQL (efficient query writing, data extraction, performance tuning) – experience with major RDBMS such as SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc. VBA (macro development, automation of repetitive tasks) – demonstrated automation projects that saved time/effort. Core Attributes Strong initiative: history of launching independent analytical or process‐improvement projects. Thirst for knowledge: continuous learning through courses, certifications, or self‐study. Passion for problem solving: examples of tackling ambiguous business challenges and delivering solutions. Love of data exploration: portfolio of exploratory analyses, visualizations, or sandbox projects. Ability to gather knowledge quickly: experience leading discussions in unfamiliar domains and gaining expertise rapidly. Comfort in low‐knowledge meetings: skill at steering meetings, asking insightful questions, and synthesizing outcomes despite limited prior knowledge. Qualifications Minimum of 5 years of related experience preferred. Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Data Science, Economics, Engineering, or a related field preferred. Key Success Factors High proficiency in project management and data analysis tools. Ability to manage both project delivery and exploratory analytics simultaneously. Creative thinking and strong communication skills to bridge technical and business worlds. Commitment to mentorship, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement. Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Kyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.” It is the policy of Kyyba to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Kyyba at 248-813-9665 Rewards: Medical, dental, vision 401k Term life Voluntary life and disability insurance Optional Pre-paid legal plan Optional Identity theft plan Optional Medical and dependent FSA Work-visa sponsorship Opportunity for advancement Long-term assignment with opportunity for hire by client SELECT AWARDS • An INC 5000 company for 10 years • Corp! Michigan Economic Bright Spots • Crain’s Detroit Business Top Staffing Service Companies in Detroit • TechServe Alliance Excellence Award- IT and Engineering Staffing & Solutions • Best of MichBusiness winner in HR Wizards & Partnerships • Metro Detroit Elite Category: Recruitment, Selection & Orientation for 101 Best & Brightest • 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work for in Michiganmi