Data Engineering and Architecture Practice Lead

Clearsulting•Columbus, OH

2d•$185,000 - $285,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Clearsulting is developing a Data Engineering and Architecture practice to enhance its Office of the CFO capabilities, strengthen AI offerings, and engage in broader enterprise data and transformation programs. This role involves defining, building, and leading this new practice. The successful candidate will shape the practice's direction based on client demand, market position, AI developments, and the needs of finance, data, and technology leaders. The initial focus areas are finance data strategy, architecture, integration, governance, and controls; enterprise data engineering, architecture, and modern cloud data platforms; and data and knowledge foundations for operationalizing enterprise AI. The Practice Lead will identify differentiated market positions, translate them into client offerings, and build the necessary people, methods, partnerships, and delivery capabilities for scaling.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business or Finance
10+ years of consulting, data, technology, architecture, engineering, or enterprise transformation experience, including leadership responsibility for complex client engagements and teams.
Demonstrated experience building, scaling, or leading a consulting practice, service line, technology organization, or significant capability area.
Deep expertise in modern data architecture and engineering, including cloud platforms, data governance, architecture frameworks, data quality, and AI-ready data foundations.
Proven ability to translate business and technology requirements into scalable data strategies, architectures, and transformation programs.
Experience building trusted relationships with senior executives and leading business development efforts, including opportunity qualification, solution design, proposal development, and account growth.
Track record of leading large-scale transformation programs from strategy through implementation while delivering measurable business outcomes.
Experience recruiting, developing, and retaining high-performing consulting and technical teams.
Strong financial, operational, and executive communication skills, including experience managing practice performance, revenue, profitability, and growth objectives.
Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment while embodying Clearsulting's Core Values.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting finance transformation, ERP, EPM, reporting, data governance, or AI enablement initiatives.
Experience across multiple cloud, data, or analytics platforms and relevant industry certifications.
Experience developing managed services, global delivery models, strategic partnerships, or acquisition-related integration activities.
Existing relationships within the data, analytics, technology, or enterprise transformation market.

Responsibilities

Define and lead the vision, strategy, and growth plan for Clearsulting's Data Engineering and Architecture practice, establishing a differentiated market position.
Develop scalable service offerings, methodologies, accelerators, and delivery frameworks for enterprise data, cloud platforms, data architecture, and AI foundations.
Build the operating model, talent strategy, partnerships, and capabilities to support sustainable growth and evolving client needs.
Drive practice growth by developing executive relationships, identifying client opportunities, and expanding Clearsulting's presence within technology, data, and transformation organizations.
Lead business development efforts, including solution design, proposal development, pricing strategy, and contract negotiations.
Own practice performance and growth objectives, including pipeline, bookings, revenue, profitability, and strategic partnerships.
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior business, finance, and technology leaders, guiding complex data, analytics, and transformation initiatives.
Oversee the successful delivery of engagements across data strategy, architecture, engineering, governance, cloud modernization, and AI enablement.
Ensure client engagements deliver measurable business outcomes while maintaining high standards of quality, risk management, and delivery excellence.
Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing team of data architects, engineering leaders, and consulting professionals.
Foster a culture of technical excellence, client service, innovation, and collaboration aligned with Clearsulting's Core Values.
Establish career development pathways, governance standards, and delivery capabilities that support long-term practice growth.
Partner with leaders across Business Advisory, Office of the CFO, AI, and technology practices to develop integrated client solutions and go-to-market strategies.
Help embed data and architecture capabilities into broader transformation initiatives, creating greater value for clients and expanding Clearsulting's impact.
Contribute to firmwide growth, innovation, talent development, and strategic planning initiatives.