Data Solution Leader: AI, Analytics & Client Impact

Inspire11; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance plans

Dental insurance plans

Vision insurance plans

Job summary

Inspire11 in Chicago is seeking a Data Solution Owner to guide data, analytics, and AI initiatives across client engagements. You’ll lead multidisciplinary teams, balance architecture, governance, and storytelling, and act as a strategic delivery advisor.

The role demands 5+ years leading data projects in consulting or enterprise settings, hands-on data tooling knowledge, and strong communication to shape roadmaps.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience delivering data and analytics initiatives in consulting or enterprise settings.
• Deep understanding of data technologies: SQL, data modeling, cloud platforms, data warehousing, ELT/ETL, DataOps, and DevOps.
• Hands-on experience with modern data tools (Fabric, Databricks, Snowflake, Redshift, Synapse, BigQuery, BI platforms).
• Working knowledge of AI/ML concepts and guiding clients on practical applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of data and analytics solutions, ensuring alignment with client goals, timelines, and budgets.
• Mentor cross-functional teams of analysts, engineers, and architects to ensure delivery quality and growth.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, communicating clearly, shaping strategic roadmaps, and using data-driven insights.
• Translate complex client needs into actionable strategies and delivery plans via business analysis and modeling.
• Oversee architecture and delivery across SQL, cloud platforms, data warehouses, and BI tools.
• Drive delivery using Agile or hybrid methodologies with backlog management and risk mitigation.
• Ensure governance, privacy, security, and compliance best practices (PII, mapping, metadata).
• Identify opportunities to modernize environments by integrating GenAI, automation, and advanced analytics.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Delivery governance

Agile methodologies

Data governance

Business analytics

Tools

Fabric

Databricks

Snowflake

Redshift

Synapse

BigQuery

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Inspire11 in Chicago is seeking a Data Solution Owner to guide data, analytics, and AI initiatives across client engagements. You’ll lead multidisciplinary teams, balance architecture, governance, and storytelling, and act as a strategic delivery advisor.

The role demands 5+ years leading data projects in consulting or enterprise settings, hands-on data tooling knowledge, and strong communication to shape roadmaps.