Strategic Data & AI Engagement Manager

Lovelytics; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 160,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Lovelytics is seeking an Engagement Manager to lead strategic client relationships from initiation through delivery. You will oversee multi-disciplinary project teams, ensuring delivery excellence and account growth, while acting as the primary contact for client stakeholders within your Industry alignment.

The role requires data, analytics, and cloud experience, with a focus on delivering value and managing risk in fast-moving client engagements.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in consulting, client-facing delivery, or solution-based account management.
• Background in data, analytics, data engineering, or cloud platforms (e.g., Databricks, AWS, Azure, GCP).
• 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 (e.g., Business, Computer Science, Engineering); 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.
• In partnership with Solution Architects, develop proposals, SOWs, and pitch materials in collaboration with sales and delivery teams.
• Lead multi-functional teams across multiple workstreams; support team coaching and career development.
• Ensure alignment between client expectations and internal delivery capacity.

Skills

Client relationship management

Delivery leadership

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Cloud platforms

Communication

Business development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, or Engineering

Tools

Databricks

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Lovelytics is seeking an Engagement Manager to lead strategic client relationships from initiation through delivery. You will oversee multi-disciplinary project teams, ensuring delivery excellence and account growth, while acting as the primary contact for client stakeholders within your Industry alignment.

The role requires data, analytics, and cloud experience, with a focus on delivering value and managing risk in fast-moving client engagements.