Role: Senior Engagement Manager-Data & Analytics Strategy
Location: NY/NJ- Hybrid
Consulting Background Needed for this role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Engagement Leader to lead and govern large-scale, enterprise-wide Data, AI, Analytics, and Technology Transformation initiatives.
This role is ideal for a strategic leader who can work closely with executive stakeholders, define complex business problems, align cross-functional teams, and drive disciplined execution across multi-year transformation programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and govern large-scale enterprise transformation programs across Data, Analytics, AI, Technology, Workforce, and Operating Model domains.
- Partner with senior executives and business leaders to define strategic priorities and transformation roadmaps.
- Translate enterprise strategy into actionable plans, measurable outcomes, and execution frameworks.
- Establish effective governance structures, operating rhythms, accountability mechanisms, and performance metrics.
- Drive alignment across business, technology, data, analytics, and human capital stakeholders.
- Identify opportunities to improve process efficiency, scalability, effectiveness, and enterprise capabilities.
- Provide strategic guidance on modern technology platforms, data ecosystems, analytics, AI/ML capabilities, and operating models.
- Develop executive-level presentations, narratives, and recommendations that clearly communicate decisions, trade-offs, risks, and business impact.
- Enable data-driven decision-making through structured analysis, performance insights, and outcome-oriented metrics.
- Influence senior stakeholders and manage complex interdependencies across multiple functions without direct authority.
- Lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams while ensuring high-quality delivery and consistent execution.
- Act as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders throughout evolving transformation initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- 12+ years of experience in Analytics Strategy, Data Strategy, AI/ML Strategy, Digital Transformation, Technology Consulting, or Transformation Advisory.
- Strong experience leading complex, enterprise-wide strategic initiatives and transformation programs.
- Significant client-facing and executive stakeholder management experience.
- Proven ability to influence senior leaders and support strategic decision-making.
- Strong understanding of modern data platforms, analytics ecosystems, data governance, AI/ML, and enterprise technology transformation.
- Demonstrated ability to structure ambiguous problems and develop clear, actionable strategies and roadmaps.
- Excellent executive communication, storytelling, presentation, and facilitation skills.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex stakeholder environments.
- Strong program governance, strategic planning, and transformation delivery experience.
- Master's degree preferred in Business, Data Science, Engineering, Economics, or a related field.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a strategic and outcome-driven leader who can connect business strategy, technology, data, AI, analytics, talent, and operating models to deliver meaningful enterprise transformation. This person should be comfortable operating in ambiguous environments, engaging with senior executives, and leading complex initiatives from strategy through execution.