Senior Manager, Data Strategy

West Monroe • Chicago, IL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Manager in our Data & Analytics team to join our Technology & Experience Practice and lead enterprise client projects through the full lifecycle – from strategy, concept, and architecture, through to delivery and implementation. We are looking for a passionate technologist with keen business acumen and experience managing diverse teams in the successful planning, design, and deployment of data solutions.

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive experience in Data & Analytics in a professional services/consulting firm
• Strong understanding of data engineering principles, including data modelling, ETL processes, data governance, data quality, privacy and security controls
• Experience leading projects related to data migration and data integrations leveraging Databricks, Snowflake, Azure/AWS
• Strong communication and project leadership skills with comfortability managing cross-functional teams in dynamic, enterprise IT environments
• Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts for business leadership
• Willingness to travel to client sites up to 50%
• Hybrid work environment – 2x/week in office
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Lead client projects and manage consulting teams in the delivery of data solutions with the goal of improving technical operations and business performance
• Interface directly with client personnel and executive stakeholders to understand business objectives and set project objectives
• Make key engagement decisions, including budgeting, risk management, resource management, vendor selection, workstream delegation, and project methodology
• Act as client point of contact and present updates on deliverables, communicate engagement status, and ensure projects align with their transformation and business goals
• Contribute to practice development; mentor junior consultants on project management best practices, stay abreast of industry trends, and develop reusable methodology
• Assist with or lead statement of work (SOW) and business development efforts and identify change orders
• Organize project work into client presentations, outlining findings and recommendations for C-level executives.
• Contribute to practice development by developing and improving reusable methodologies and data solutions for client engagements.

Benefits

• Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, purchase shares from our employee stock ownership program and be eligible to receive annual bonuses.
• Employees will also receive unlimited flexible time off and ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Eligibility for ten weeks of paid parental leave will also be available upon hire date.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees