Data Lead -Senior Consultant-AI&E

Deloitte•Washington, DC

About The Position

The Data Lead-Senior Consultant will lead a client through a large product and vendor consolidation workstream. The role calls for experience in technical engineering, program management, and product management, and the ability to work across multiple engineering product teams. The successful candidate will own the delivery roadmap end to end, sequence dependencies, surface risks early, and drive decisions that keep consolidation on track amid competing vendor timelines and shifting priorities. The role involves engaging executive, technical, and non-technical stakeholders; navigating ambiguity in new technical environments; and supporting post-production maintenance and monitoring. The Data Lead communicates regularly with engagement managers (directors), project team members, and representatives from functional and technical teams, escalating matters that need additional attention from engagement management. The position is part of Deloitte’s AI & Engineering and AI & Data practices. These teams build, deploy, and operate engineering-led sector solutions and help clients design, develop, and operate data and AI platforms, products, insights, and services.

Requirements

At least 4 years of hands-on experience in Technical Product Management.
Experience working across multiple engineering product teams.
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related IT discipline; equivalent experience is also accepted.
Ability to travel an average of 10%, based on the work and clients and industries/sectors served.

Nice To Haves

Analytical ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks into manageable work products.
Ability to operate independently or with minimal supervision.
Excellent written and communication skills.
Ability to deliver technical demonstrations.

Responsibilities

Lead the client through a large product and vendor consolidation workstream.
Own the delivery roadmap end to end, sequencing dependencies and surfacing risks early.
Drive decisions to keep the consolidation on track despite competing vendor timelines and shifting priorities.
Interact with executive, technical, and non-technical stakeholders.
Handle ambiguity in new technical environments.
Support post-production maintenance and monitoring.
Communicate regularly with engagement managers (directors), project team members, and representatives from functional and technical teams.
Escalate matters that require additional attention and consideration from engagement management.