Principal Consultant, Data & Analytics

Pioneer Management Consulting•Minneapolis, MN

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

At Pioneer Management Consulting, we believe people are at the heart of every successful transformation. We started Pioneer in 2009 with a simple idea: create jobs people love, serve companies we admire, and fund start-ups that are driving innovative good in the world. Built on our three core values; Humble, Hungry, Connected, we deliver world-class consulting with small-town heart and hustle. We are an elite team of problem solvers who unabashedly love business. We partner with clients to solve critical business challenges while fostering environments where individuals and teams can thrive. Team Pioneer brings curiosity, empathy, and expertise to every interaction, ensuring that change is not only implemented but embraced. When you join Pioneer, you become part of a collaborative, supportive community dedicated to making a real difference. We’re a team of moms, dads, coaches, explorers, and creators who do meaningful work together. As a Principal Data & Analytics Consultant, you will be part of a fast-paced environment helping clients solve complex issues and delivering exceptional results. The primary responsibility will be leading data analytics teams in improving processes, solving complex business problems, managing team development, and delivering results based on client strategic business objectives. You will constantly bridge the gap between technical experts and operational and functional experts including senior leaders, frontline managers, finance, HR, sales, marketing, and supply chain.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, Business, or related field.
10+ years of professional experience in data & analytics, enterprise data management, ERP transformation, or SAP programs.
5+ years leading data analytics teams, Master Data Management initiatives, or Data Governance programs in manufacturing environments.
3+ years leading technical teams through data & analytics implementation projects including solution architecture, cloud platform deployment, and data modeling.
Strong experience with SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA master data structures and migration considerations.
Working knowledge of core manufacturing business processes, including: Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, Plan-to-Produce, Record-to-Report

Responsibilities

Align: Work with leaders to define success and prioritize business problems that will lead to high business impact when solved.
Engage: Dig in with business leaders and data teams to uncover core problems, leading with curiosity and humility to unearth issues related to data and how analytics is used.
Design: Lead clients through a human-centered design approach to problem solving, collaborating closely with combined client teams.
Execute: Manage complex data & analytics programs and projects with a hyper focus on delivery excellence.
Lead: Whether you have direct reports or project reports, proudly mentor and develop elite talent.
Sustain: Equip teams with an actionable plan for using data more effectively, resulting in deeper insights, data-informed decisions, and an elevated culture of applying analytics.
Business Development: Own existing client relationships and establish new ones.
Client Resolution: Proficient at recognizing and diagnosing client problems.
Relationship Building: Proactively cultivate and expand your professional network.