Head of Data Consultancy, North America — Growth Leader

Walr; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Walr is seeking a senior industry professional to lead the North American Data Consultancy team and build an industry-leading data consultancy proposition. You will directly manage 6+ Data Consultants and guide how we serve clients, while evolving our ways of working and feeding directly into the product team as they build our platform.

The role involves consulting with clients and coordinating cross-functional teams of survey programmers, sample-only project managers and data processors to

Qualifications

• ~10+ years’ experience in the market research industry, with a strongtrack recordin project managementor consultancy-typeroles
• Good knowledge of market research disciplinesand experience of deliveringbespokequantitativeresearchanddata
• Proven ability to manage and lead a team of direct reports, together with the ability to soft influence teams and individuals that sit in other areas of the business
• Experience of leading andgettingthe best out of multi-disciplinary teams
• Excellent client management: professional, reliable, and able to act as a trusted partnerand advisor.AClearand proactive communication style that builds client confidence
• Excellent timeline and priority management:comfortableevaluating competing priorities and makingtrade-offs
• Services mindset: adelivery professional who lives for engaging with clientsdailyand leadingteams to deliver outcomes
• Attention to detail: naturally detail oriented and takes pride in delivering high quality, error freedeliverables to clients
• Welcomes a challenge:able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environmentwhere internal and external expectations are high
• Continuous learner: Eager to learnand applynew technologiesand frameworks
• Enjoysproblemsolving:leans into, rather than running away from, problems.Comfortablewith independent issue resolution and root-causeanalysisto prevent recurring issues
• Strong communicationskills: Business level English comprehension andtheability to communicate clearly, in writing and orally, with any client, team member or key stakeholder regardless of technical background

Responsibilities

• Lead the North American Data Consultancy team, whose job it is to deliver high-quality data to our clients, whilst working in a way that delights them
• Oversee delivery of all projects managed by the team, and be the point of escalation for especially complex or technical projects
• Manage and own select projects that are deemed critical from a client and commercial perspective. For these projects align internal teams and the client on survey design, sample plan,timelinesand deliverables,andmakesuggestionsfor improvementthroughoutthe process
• Raise quality and efficiency across all aspects of the team’s work. Look at existing operations with a critical eye, design and implement improved ways or working, and inspire the team to deliver an exceptional service every time
• Act as a senior consultant to clients, looking beyond the immediate project brief to understand their broader objectives, challenge approaches where appropriate, and recommend solutions that balance research quality, respondent experience, feasibility, speed, cost and commercial outcomes
• Demonstrate expert knowledge of the Walr proposition and platform to give clients confidence,and contribute tothegrowth of key client accounts by delivering ahigh quality,professional service
• Ensure understanding and adoption within the team of new platform features developed by the Product & Innovation team
• Translate the needs of clients and the team into platform and feature improvements, and develop a close working relationship with the Product & Innovation team to get these on the roadmap and deployed
• Lead by example in all areas of the role,and support and coach other members of the team
• Partner closely with Commercial throughout the client lifecycle - from pitches, proposals and solution design through delivery and ongoing account development - providing the technical and operational expertise needed to help Walr win new work and expand existing client relationships

Skills

Data consultancy

Project leadership

Team management

Client management

Market research

Strategic thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Cross-functional collab

Industry knowledge

Job description

Why Walr?

Walr is the service-first data collection company built for the fast and the ambitious. Founded in 2020, we exist to elevate the role of the market researcher - not by adding more tools to juggle, but by removing the operational heavy lifting so teams can focus on what truly matters: insight, impact, and confidence. What sets Walr apart is relentless speed, obsessive service, and dedicated experts who show up every day for our clients and each other.

We’re a high-growth scale-up with 170+ employees across 9 countries, having doubled our headcount in 2025. At Walr, we’re redefining data collection through unmatched speed, obsessive service, and human expertise that others simply can’t match. Technology powers our momentum, but people make the difference. Here, you’ll be trusted to take ownership, encouraged to think boldly, and backed by a team that moves fast—together. If you want impact, growth, and the chance to build something that truly matters, Walr is the place to be.

About the role:

Walr is hiring a senior industry professional to lead the Data Consultancy team and build an industry leading data consultancy proposition in North America. The role will be responsible for directly managing a team of 6+ Data Consultants, leading by example in how we serve clients, and evolving the proposition by improving our ways or working and feeding directly into the product team as they build our proprietary technology platform.

The team as whole is responsible for consulting with clients andcoordinating cross-functionalteams of survey programmers, sample-only projectmanagersand data processors to deliver high-quality data.This role is ideal for someone whohas experience of the end-to-end data collectionprocess within quantitativemarketresearch andhasa desire tochallenge themselvesin ascale-up organization.The successful candidate will be a critical contributor to two of Walr’s key performance metrics: gross margin and client satisfaction.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the North American Data Consultancy team, whose job it is to deliver high-quality data to our clients, whilst working in a way that delights them

• Oversee delivery of all projects managed by the team, and be the point of escalation for especially complex or technical projects

• Manage and own select projects that are deemed critical from a client and commercial perspective. For these projects align internal teams and the client on survey design, sample plan,timelinesand deliverables,andmakesuggestionsfor improvementthroughoutthe process

• Raise quality and efficiency across all aspects of the team’s work. Look at existing operations with a critical eye, design and implement improved ways or working, and inspire the team to deliver an exceptional service every time

• Act as a senior consultant to clients, looking beyond the immediate project brief to understand their broader objectives, challenge approaches where appropriate, and recommend solutions that balance research quality, respondent experience, feasibility, speed, cost and commercial outcomes

• Demonstrate expert knowledge of the Walr proposition and platform to give clients confidence,and contribute tothegrowth of key client accounts by delivering ahigh quality,professional service

• Ensure understanding and adoption within the team of new platform features developed by the Product & Innovation team

• Translate the needs of clients and the team into platform and feature improvements, and develop a close working relationship with the Product & Innovation team to get these on the roadmap and deployed

• Lead by example in all areas of the role,and support and coach other members of the team

• Partner closely with Commercial throughout the client lifecycle - from pitches, proposals and solution design through delivery and ongoing account development - providing the technical and operational expertise needed to help Walr win new work and expand existing client relationships

Required experience & skills:

• ~10+ years’ experience in the market research industry, with a strongtrack recordin project managementor consultancy-typeroles

• Good knowledge of market research disciplinesand experience ofdeliveringbespokequantitativeresearchanddata

• Proven ability to manage and lead a team of direct reports, together with the ability to soft influence teams and individuals that sit in other areas of the business

• Experience of leading andgettingthe best out of multi-disciplinary teams

• Excellent client management: professional, reliable, and able to act as a trusted partnerand advisor.Aclearand proactive communication style that builds client confidence

• Excellent timeline and priority management:comfortableevaluating competing priorities and makingtrade-offs

• Services mindset: adelivery professional who lives for engaging with clientsdailyand leadingteams to deliver outcomes

• Attention to detail: naturally detail oriented and takes pride in delivering high quality, error freedeliverables to clients

• Welcomes a challenge:able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environmentwhere internal and external expectations are high

• Continuous learner: Eager to learnand applynew technologiesand frameworks

• Enjoysproblemsolving:leans into, rather than running away from, problems.Comfortablewith independent issue resolution and root-causeanalysisto prevent recurring issues

• Strong communicationskills: Business level English comprehension andtheability to communicate clearly, in writing and orally, with any client, team member or key stakeholder regardless of technical background

What We Value:

• We Delight through Dedication
  We go the extra mile, stay focused, and fix what’s not working. Fast.

• We Lead with Trust
  We trust each other’s judgment and act with integrity. Always as partners.

• We Revel in Innovation
  We challenge the status quo and try new ways forward. Progress over perfection.

• We Celebrate as a Team
  We share wins, support each other, and believe we’re better as a collective.

• We Are Empowered to Act Like Owners
  We take responsibility, make bold calls, and think big-picture.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

We’re building a workplace that works for everyone. We know that teams thrive when they bring together different voices, backgrounds, and perspectives — so we’re actively working to make sure everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. Whether it’s how we hire, grow talent, or shape our culture, inclusion is at the heart of what we do. If you’re passionate, curious, and ready to make an impact, you belong here.