Consultant IV - Data & Tech

Propeller Consulting•Seattle, WA

1d•$119,000 - $136,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Propeller is a people-focused management consulting firm that helps organizations accelerate transformation and move forward faster. We work with clients to solve complex problems, clear hurdles, and bring transformation to life—building the momentum needed to make change stick with solutions that are right-sized, scalable, and built to last. Our teams bring a mix of strategic thinking and practical know-how across strategy, enterprise technology, and organizational effectiveness. We collaborate closely with clients, adapt quickly to their needs, and show up ready to do the work together. Our clients are typically large and mid-sized organizations in the retail, technology, public sector, and energy and utility industries. These are the spaces where we drive the most impact, but our experience spans many others. We have offices in Portland, San Francisco, and Denver, and work with clients across the country. Propeller may be the place for you if you're energized by solving hard problems, guiding leaders and teams through change, and making progress that sticks. You're curious, collaborative, and resilient—with the grit to keep moving forward, even when the path is ambiguous, and the answers aren’t clear. Lead Business Impact Through Strategic Data & Technology Solutions Align data and technology strategies with business objectives to maximize ROI, boost productivity, and enable scalable growth Partner cross-functionally with engineering, product, and data teams to deliver impactful, enterprise-level technology solutions Translate complex technical concepts, system tradeoffs, and implementation decisions into clear, actionable guidance for both technical and executive stakeholders Champion technology standards, governance, security, and best practices to ensure maintainable, resilient, and high-impact solutions Deliver High Impact Projects Develop realistic, actionable strategies, including roadmaps, governance, and prioritization plans for smooth execution. Manage end-to-end project execution, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. Collaborate closely with project teams to define adoption strategies and rollout plans, ensuring change management approaches effectively support team and stakeholder buy-in. Identify and implement process improvement opportunities within projects to increase efficiency, reduce redundancies, and enhance overall project outcomes. Create clear, impactful deliverables that resonate across various audiences and foster alignment on project goals. Build Stakeholder Relationships Build and nurture strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders, establishing trust and credibility. Anticipate stakeholder needs, proactively address concerns, and ensure client satisfaction through high-touch engagement. Contribute to client growth by identifying additional opportunities where Propeller can add value.

Requirements

7+ years of project management, technical project management, business analysis, data analytics, and/or management consulting experience, including 2+ years of hands-on experience leading technology implementations and/or analytics initiatives
Experience collaborating closely with software engineering and delivery teams throughout the development lifecycle
Ability to articulate how systems, platforms, or data flows enable business processes, influence outcomes, and drive
Career history that demonstrates progressive responsibilities and accountability
Strong presentation, communication, and facilitation skills
Experience with waterfall and/or agile project management techniques in complex technology environments
Bachelor’s degree
Ability to travel based on client need (up to 25%)
Ability to demonstrate a legal right to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree
Certified project management professional and/or relevant certifications/education
Experience leading junior team members and leading small teams.

Responsibilities

Align data and technology strategies with business objectives to maximize ROI, boost productivity, and enable scalable growth
Partner cross-functionally with engineering, product, and data teams to deliver impactful, enterprise-level technology solutions
Translate complex technical concepts, system tradeoffs, and implementation decisions into clear, actionable guidance for both technical and executive stakeholders
Champion technology standards, governance, security, and best practices to ensure maintainable, resilient, and high-impact solutions
Develop realistic, actionable strategies, including roadmaps, governance, and prioritization plans for smooth execution.
Manage end-to-end project execution, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
Collaborate closely with project teams to define adoption strategies and rollout plans, ensuring change management approaches effectively support team and stakeholder buy-in.
Identify and implement process improvement opportunities within projects to increase efficiency, reduce redundancies, and enhance overall project outcomes.
Create clear, impactful deliverables that resonate across various audiences and foster alignment on project goals.
Build and nurture strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders, establishing trust and credibility.
Anticipate stakeholder needs, proactively address concerns, and ensure client satisfaction through high-touch engagement.
Contribute to client growth by identifying additional opportunities where Propeller can add value.