Strategic Data & AI Engagement Lead

Lovelytics; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Lovelytics, a Databricks-focused data and AI consulting firm, is hiring an Engagement Manager in the US. You will lead strategic client relationships, oversee delivery across multi-disciplinary teams, and drive account growth with revenue targets.

The role blends client leadership, delivery management, technical fluency, and commercial savvy to ensure outcomes beyond the deck. Strong communication and data/cloud experience are required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in consulting, client-facing delivery, or solution-based account management.
• Background in data, analytics, data engineering, or cloud platforms.
• Proven ability to lead projects and accounts valued at $250K-$2M+
• Strong understanding of data strategy, modern data stack technologies, and delivery lifecycles.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working in ambiguous environments and with evolving client needs.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; advanced degree a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the strategic partner and trusted advisor to client stakeholders.
• Oversee day-to-day delivery of data consulting engagements, ensuring quality, timeliness, and client satisfaction.
• Translate business objectives into data solutions in collaboration with Solution Architects and other engineers
• Identify and proactively manage risks, scope changes, and resource allocation.
• Own revenue and margin targets across assigned accounts.
• Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities within existing clients and support new business development with an annual goal of $2.5+mil in account growth.
• Lead multi-functional teams across multiple workstreams; support team coaching and career development.
• Ensure alignment between client expectations and internal delivery capacity.

Skills

Consulting

Client relations

Data analytics

Data engineering

Databricks

AWS

Azure

GCP

Project leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/CS/Engineering

Tools

Databricks

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Lovelytics, a Databricks-focused data and AI consulting firm, is hiring an Engagement Manager in the US. You will lead strategic client relationships, oversee delivery across multi-disciplinary teams, and drive account growth with revenue targets.

The role blends client leadership, delivery management, technical fluency, and commercial savvy to ensure outcomes beyond the deck. Strong communication and data/cloud experience are required.