Data Management Solution Consultant (Associate)

Huron Consulting Group Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Huron Consulting Group Inc. seeks a Data Management Solution Consultant to design, configure, and implement enterprise data management solutions.

You will translate business requirements into technical specs, ensuring data quality, governance and security, while collaborating with client resources and IT teams. You will lead the full implementation life cycle from planning to go-live, work with ERP/CRM/Data Warehouse integrations, and communicate effectively with stakeholders to drive outcomes

Qualifications

• Business analysis and requirements gathering with cross-functional teams
• Master data management concepts, data governance and stewardship
• Data integration, mapping and orchestration across systems
• Data quality, profiling, cleansing and enrichment
• Testing, validation, UAT planning and execution
• Strong written and verbal communication; client interaction
• Travel up to 25%

Responsibilities

• Design data management architectures and governance strategies
• Configure data platforms and implement data validation rules
• Ensure data quality and governance across domains
• Develop test plans and perform unit/integration/UAT testing
• Create documentation and provide end-user training
• Collaborate with clients, data stewards and IT teams

Skills

Business analysis

Master data

Data integration

Data quality

Testing

Communication

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Remote

Chicago - 550 Van Buren

Full time

JR-0016430

Huron is a global consultancy that collaborates with clients to drive strategic growth, ignite innovation and navigate constant change. Through a combination of strategy, expertise and creativity, we help clients accelerate operational, digital and cultural transformation, enabling the change they need to own their future.

Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future.

You've gained valuable technical expertise in the vibrant consulting arena. But you find yourself wondering what's next on your career agenda. You want to continue developing your current skills but you want to step it up a notch. Huron has your answer—our Digital Consulting Associate position.

Our Associates perform a wide range of functions, working in conjunction with other Huron and client team members to support the full implementation life cycle including planning, configuration, design, build, testing, training, go-live and post-production support. It's a highly dynamic position with considerable visibility across both delivery teams and client stakeholders.

One trait that describes our ideal Associate candidate is highly capable. We seek out team players who consistently execute well-developed talents and embrace career growth. Maybe your forte involves data architecture and solution design or maybe complex data quality and governance frameworks. Whatever your unique talents, whatever your passion in design, configuration, and collaboration, we've got you covered.

We are looking for a Data Management Solution Consultant to join our team and help us design, configure, and implement enterprise data management solutions for our clients. Under the guidance of a Delivery Manager, you will be responsible for translating business requirements into technical specifications, configuring data management platforms, and ensuring compliance with data quality, governance, and security standards. You will also collaborate closely with client resources, data stewards, IT teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver solutions that align with enterprise data strategy.

Primary Responsibilities

• Solution Design & Architecture — Gather business and technical requirements, support the design of data management architectures (including data models, workflows, and integration points), define master data domains and governance strategies, and work with stakeholders to establish matching, survivorship, and golden record rules.
• Configuration & Implementation — Configure data management platforms to support integration, quality, and governance processes; develop data validation, cleansing, and enrichment rules; implement role-based access controls; and collaborate with development teams to integrate data management solutions with enterprise applications such as ERP, CRM, and Data Warehouse systems.
• Data Quality & Governance — Define and enforce data quality standards and business rules, implement data stewardship workflows, support data profiling and deduplication efforts, and monitor and resolve data inconsistencies and anomalies.
• Testing & Validation — Develop test plans, scenarios, and scripts; conduct unit, integration, and UAT testing; verify data accuracy and performance; and troubleshoot and resolve defects.
• Documentation & Training — Create solution documentation including design specifications and user guides, provide training to business users, data stewards, and IT teams, and maintain system documentation and change logs.
• Stakeholder Collaboration & Continuous Improvement — Act as a liaison between business users, IT teams, and vendors; support change management and adoption efforts; assist with post-implementation enhancements; and stay current with evolving data management technologies and best practices.

Required Skills & Experience

• Business analysis experience, including requirement gathering, translating business needs into technical solutions, and collaborative problem-solving with cross-functional teams
• Master data experience across match approach and tuning, conceptual to physical data modeling, and stewardship and work queue design and configuration
• Data integration experience including data mapping, sourcing, transformation, and process orchestration across all latency types
• Data quality and governance skills, including data profiling, cleansing, standardization, and enrichment
• Testing and validation experience, including preparation and execution of UAT, data validation, and technical testing
• Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly to both delivery leads and client counterparts
• Travel required: 25%

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Math, Statistics, Computer Science, or equivalent
• 2-4 years of experience in data management solution delivery using comprehensive platforms that provide data governance, data integration, and master data management capabilities
• Command of data governance and data management best practices, tools, and disciplines, including business and technology issues related to enterprise information asset management and data protection
• Strong technical writing skills with the ability to make complex concepts easily understood
• Comfortable navigating ambiguous situations to define precise requirements, establish priorities, and drive outcomes
• High proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite

The estimated base salary for this job is $105,000 - $130,000. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel. This job is also eligible to participate in Huron's annual incentive compensation program, which reflects Huron's pay for performance philosophy. Inclusive of annual incentive compensation opportunity, the total estimated compensation range for this job is $120,750 - $149,500. The job is also eligible to participate in Huron's benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs.

Position Level

Associate

Country

United States of America

At Huron, we're redefining what a consulting organization can be. We go beyond advice to deliver results that last. We inherit our client's challenges as if they were our own. We help them transform for the future. We advocate. We make a difference. And we intelligently, passionately, relentlessly do great work... together.

Are you the kind of person who stands ready to jump in, roll up your sleeves and transform ideas into action? Then come discover Huron.

Whether you have years of experience or come right out of college, we invite you to explore our many opportunities. Find out how you can use your talents and develop your skills to make an impact immediately. Learn about how our culture and values provide you with the kind of environment that invites new ideas and innovation. Come see how we collaborate with each other in a culture of learning, coaching, diversity and inclusion. And hear about our unwavering commitment to make a difference in partnership with our clients, shareholders, communities and colleagues.

Huron Consulting Group offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage to employees and dependents; a 401(k) plan with a generous employer match; an employee stock purchase plan; a generous Paid Time Off policy; and paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Our Wellness Program supports employee total well-being by providing free annual health screenings and coaching, bank at work, and on-site workshops, as well as ongoing programs recognizing major events in the lives of our employees throughout the year. All benefits and programs are subject to applicable eligibility requirements.

Huron is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunity to job applicants and employees in recruitment, hiring, employment, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, training, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Huron will not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, religion, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, creed, citizenship or any other status protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. We endeavor to maintain a drug-free workplace.