Data Management Consultant

NielsenIQ; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Data Management Consultant to enhance data strategies for clients. This role involves analyzing current practices, designing robust data architectures, and ensuring compliance with regulations. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide training on data management tools. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data management, SQL expertise, and excellent communication skills. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and offers a flexible working environment, comprehensive health benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Comprehensive health insurance

Industry-leading parental leave

Life insurance

Education support

Volunteer time off

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data management and consulting roles.
• Proven track record in designing and implementing data strategies.
• Expertise in modern data platforms and cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and improve client data management practices.
• Design data architectures and establish governance policies.
• Facilitate integration of data from multiple sources.

Skills

Data Management

SQL

Data Governance

ETL Processes

Analytical Skills

Client-Facing Experience

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Data Science

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Information Systems

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science

Tools

Informatica

Talend

Alteryx

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Oracle

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Job description

Location: US-Remote, must be based in US

R25_0009104

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:

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.

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off

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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