Data Strategy, Associate Consultant

Publicis Sapient; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 82,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity & collaboration

Learning & development

Benefits package

Work-life balance

Paid leave

Wellness program

Job summary

Publicis Sapient in Chicago seeks an Associate Consultant to shape data strategy initiatives for clients, defining roadmaps, governance frameworks, and insights that drive business transformation.

The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into data-driven solutions, supporting analytics, data architecture, and KPI development for sustained value.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in data strategy, analytics, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of data governance, architecture, and best practices.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, or other data manipulation tools.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Ability to translate business needs into data-driven solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing data strategies that align with business objectives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define data governance, quality, and security best practices.
• Support the design and implementation of data architecture, ensuring scalability and efficiency.
• Analyze and interpret data to provide actionable insights for decision-making.
• Work with engineering and analytics teams to ensure seamless data integration and accessibility.
• Assist in developing data roadmaps, KPIs, and performance metrics to track strategy effectiveness.
• Stay updated on emerging trends in data management, AI, and analytics to drive innovation.

Skills

Data strategy

Governance

SQL

Python

Cloud platforms

Data translation

Analytics

Stakeholder management

Job description

Job Description

Associate Consultant

As an Associate Consultant, you will play a key role in shaping and executing data strategy initiatives for our clients. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to define data-driven roadmaps, develop governance frameworks, and drive insights that enable business transformation.

Your Impact

• Assist in developing and implementing data strategies that align with business objectives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define data governance, quality, and security best practices.
• Support the design and implementation of data architecture, ensuring scalability and efficiency.
• Analyze and interpret data to provide actionable insights for decision-making.
• Work with engineering and analytics teams to ensure seamless data integration and accessibility.
• Assist in developing data roadmaps, KPIs, and performance metrics to track strategy effectiveness.
• Stay updated on emerging trends in data management, AI, and analytics to drive innovation.

Skills & Experience

• 2+ years of experience in data strategy, analytics, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of data governance, architecture, and best practices.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, or other data manipulation tools.
• Experience with cloud-based data platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Ability to translate business needs into data-driven solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Set Yourself Apart With

• Experience in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, etc.).
• Knowledge of machine learning and AI applications in data strategy.
• Certifications in data management or cloud platforms.
• Understanding of regulatory compliance (GDPR, CCPA, etc.).

Additional Information

Base Pay Range: $82,000 - $120,000

The range shown reflects a grouping of compensation ranges currently in use at Publicis Sapient. Actual compensation may vary based on location and specific experience, and may include additional bonus and equity components.

• An inclusive workplace that promotes diversity and collaboration.
• Access to ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Flexibility to support work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family.
• Generous paid leave and holidays.
• Wellness program and employee assistance.

As part of our dedication to an inclusive and diverse workforce, Publicis Sapient is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail]

Company Description

Publicis Sapient is a digital transformation partner helping established organizations get to their future, digitally enabled state, both in the way they work and the way they serve their customers. We help unlock value through a start-up mindset and modern methods, fusing strategy, consulting, and customer experience with agile engineering and problem-solving creativity. United by our core values and our purpose of helping people thrive in the brave pursuit of next, our 20,000+ people in 53 offices around the world combine experience across technology, data sciences, consulting, and customer obsession to accelerate our clients’ businesses through designing the products and services their customers truly value.