Manager, Data Strategy & Governance

West Monroe

$175K — $205K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years in Data & Analytics within a consulting environment
  • Strong understanding of data engineering principles like data modeling and ETL processes
  • Experience with data migration and integrations using Databricks, Snowflake, Azure/AWS
  • Excellent communication skills for managing cross-functional teams
  • Ability to present complex technical concepts to business leaders
  • Willingness to travel up to 50% for client engagements
  • Eligibility to work in the US without sponsorship

Responsibilities

  • Lead client projects and manage teams to deliver data solutions
  • Interface with client stakeholders to define and align project objectives
  • Make key decisions on budgeting, resource management, and project methodology
  • Serve as primary contact for clients, providing updates on project status
  • Mentor junior consultants in project management best practices
  • Assist in business development and preparation of statements of work
  • Develop client presentations with findings and recommendations
  • Contribute to the advancement of methodologies and data solutions for the practice

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
  • 401k plan with company matching
  • Employee stock ownership program
  • Annual bonuses based on performance
  • Unlimited flexible time off policy
  • Ten paid holidays each year
  • Ten weeks of paid parental leave starting from hire date
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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