Data Management Consultant

NIQ for Retail; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Data Management Consultant to drive data integrity and compliance for clients. This role involves assessing and optimizing data strategies, ensuring regulatory adherence, and collaborating with diverse teams. The ideal candidate will leverage their extensive experience to design scalable data architectures and facilitate seamless data integration. With a competitive salary and a flexible working environment, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic consulting landscape. Join a company committed to diversity and innovation in the consumer intelligence sector.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Volunteer time off

LinkedIn Learning

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Comprehensive health insurance

Industry-leading parental leave

Life insurance

Education support

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data management and consulting roles.
• Expertise in designing and implementing data management strategies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze client data management practices and identify gaps.
• Develop and implement robust data management strategies.
• Ensure compliance with regulations like GDPR and HIPAA.

Skills

Data Management

SQL

Data Integration

Data Governance

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Systems

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science

Tools

ETL Tools (Informatica, Talend, Alteryx)

Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

Database Management Systems (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL)

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Company Description
Location: US-Remote, must be based in US

• Full-time
• Career Site Team: Customer Success

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Management Consultant to provide expertise in designing, implementing, and optimizing data management strategies for organizations. The ideal candidate will collaborate with clients to ensure data integrity, accessibility, and compliance while supporting data-driven decision-making processes. Please note that this is a client-facing position and applicants must have previous client-facing experience.

Key Responsibilities

1. Assessment and Strategy Development:

• Analyze client’s current data management practices and identify gaps or inefficiencies.
• Develop and implement robust data management strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Advise on the adoption of modern tools, platforms, and frameworks for effective data management.

Data Architecture and Governance:

• Design scalable and secure data architectures tailored to client requirements.
• Establish data governance policies to ensure consistency, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Recommend best practices for metadata management, data lineage, and data stewardship.

Data Integration and Optimization:

• Facilitate seamless integration of data from multiple sources, ensuring interoperability.
• Optimize data storage, retrieval, and processing to enhance performance and scalability.
• Implement ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes for efficient data pipelines.

Compliance and Risk Management:

• Ensure client data management practices comply with regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to data security and privacy breaches.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments to uphold data governance standards.

Stakeholder Collaboration and Training:

• Partner with cross-functional teams to align data initiatives with business objectives.
• Provide training sessions for stakeholders on data management tools and practices.
• Act as a liaison between technical teams and business leaders to facilitate clear communication.

Reporting and Analytics Support:

• Enable the creation of actionable insights by ensuring high-quality and accessible data.
• Support analytics and BI teams by providing well-organized and clean data structures.
• Recommend strategies for leveraging data to improve operational efficiency and decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in data management, consulting, or related roles.
• Proven track record in designing and implementing data management strategies.
• Experience with modern data platforms, cloud environments, and data integration tools.
• Expertise in SQL and database management systems (e.g., Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Proficiency in ETL tools (e.g., Informatica, Talend, Alteryx) and data modeling techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to a dynamic consulting environment.

Additional Information

This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation of the following range: $76,500-$90,000. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location. This role might also be eligible for a sales-based incentive or performance-based bonus. Other benefits include a flexible working environment, comprehensive health insurance, industry-leading parental leave, life insurance, education support, and more.

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

About NIQ

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.

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