Manager, Data Strategy & Governance

West Monroe

$152K — $179K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in Data & Analytics within a consulting firm
  • Strong grasp of data engineering principles like data modelling, ETL, and governance
  • Experience leading data migration and integration projects with platforms like Databricks and Snowflake
  • Exceptional communication and leadership skills for managing cross-functional teams
  • Ability to simplify complex technical concepts for business stakeholders
  • Willingness to travel up to 50% to client sites
  • Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Responsibilities

  • Lead client projects to improve technical and business performance through data solutions
  • Engage with client executives to identify project objectives
  • Make key decisions on project budgeting, resource allocation, and risk management
  • Act as primary client contact, providing updates and ensuring alignment with business goals
  • Mentor junior consultants on project management and contribute to practice development
  • Assist in or take the lead on Statements of Work (SOW) and business development
  • Prepare client presentations outlining findings and recommendations

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
  • 401k plan enrollment and employee stock ownership options
  • Annual bonuses based on performance
  • Unlimited flexible time off policy
  • Ten paid holidays each calendar year
  • Ten weeks of paid parental leave available upon hire
Full Job Description
Are you ready to make an impact?

We are seeking a 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.

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.

Qualifications:
  • 7+ 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


Based on pay transparency guidelines, the salary range for this role can vary based on your proximity to one of our West Monroe offices (see table below). Information on our competitive total rewards package, including our bonus structure and benefits is here. Individual salaries are determined by evaluating a variety of factors including geography, experience, skills, education, and internal equity.

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.

Seattle or Washington, D.C.

$159,800-$188,000 USD

Los Angeles

$167,400-$196,900 USD

New York City or San Francisco

$175,000-$205,000 USD

A location not listed above

$152,200-$179,000 USD

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