Engagement Director- Data Strategy

Company Description

About Sia 

Sia is a next-generation, global management consulting group. Founded in 1999, we were born digital. Today our strategy and management capabilities are augmented by data science, enhanced by creativity and driven by responsibility. We’re optimists for change and we help clients initiate, navigate and benefit from transformation. We believe optimism is a force multiplier, helping clients to mitigate downside and maximize opportunity. With expertise across a broad range of sectors and services, our 3,000 consultants serve clients worldwide from 48 locations in 19 countries. Our expertise delivers results. Our optimism transforms outcomes. 

Sia’s AI & Data Business Unit is the powerhouse of our firm’s innovation—merging cutting-edge Data Science, Generative AI, and advanced digital solutions to transform industries. With over 350 experts worldwide, we tackle projects from proof-of-concept to large-scale deployment, always pushing the boundaries of AI capabilities. Our 12 R&D labs in Europe and North America drive continuous research in areas like computer vision, MLOps, and deep learning, partnering closely with our business consultants for real-world impact. By joining Sia’s AI & Data team, you’ll step into a vibrant, collaborative environment that nurtures professional growth and empowers you to shape the future of AI-driven consulting. 

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a Director, Data Strategy, to support our North American growth ambitions. 

As part of an international and fast-growing global community of 350+ data scientists supporting our 8 Centers-of-Excellence, you will be an important catalyst in the development and promotion of our offers and solutions across the continent. Your responsibilities will include:   

Business Development and Client Engagement

• Collaborate with market leaders to cultivate and expand client relationships 
• Lead “first call” engagements, support client proposals, and guide data campaign execution 
• Contribute to organization-wide data strategy and help articulate a vision for data exploitation aligned with strategic business objectives 

Thought Leadership 

• Author Data Strategy thought leadership pieces for digital distribution  
• Support industry conference events as a panelist 
• Conduct data related client workshops and demonstrations, actively showcasing Sia’s solutions 
• Contribute to the development of global data governance strategies by helping design guiding policies and operational data management models, as well as participate in the implementation of a coordination and monitoring system dedicated to data 

Business Development Goals

• Minimum Revenue Generated: $250,000.00
• Minimum Managed Revenue: $1,000,000.00

Client Delivery & Project Oversight: 

• Act as the data project lead for key client initiatives—advocating best practices in Data Strategy, Architecture, and Information Management 
• Empower stakeholders through effective communication and client training sessions 
• Develop tailored data solutions that address critical business challenges 

Technical Expertise 

• Strategic & Architectural Expertise: 
  • Collaborate on the development of data valorization by participating in the definition of business objectives, use cases, and data roadmaps 
  • Develop tailored data strategies based on unique client requirements 
• Data Foundation & Governance: 
  • Design and implement frameworks and tools to manage data governance 
  • Design data management and data modeling solutions, both cloud and on-premises  
• Business Analytics & Implementation: 
  • Help develop predictive models of decision-making and advise on business intelligence solution architectures 
  • Delivery of data analytics and visualization solutions 

Team Development & Practice Building 

• Recruit new talents and develop your team to reach the expectations of a rapidly growing Data & AI business line 
• Build and lead your team on projects and in commercial endeavors 
• Provide technical leadership to a team of data strategists, data architects, data analysts, and data engineers  
• Provide industry guidance, strategies and implementation of best practices 
• Build, manage and foster a team-oriented environment and mentor team members 

Bring your ambition and expertise to work with iconic organizations in the resources, energy transport and logistics, health and life sciences, tourism, financial services, government, utilities and not-for-profit sectors. 

Qualifications

• Local networks and experience driving business development, client proposals and RFP’s 
• A positive attitude, creativity, drive and the ability to think resourcefully 
• Effective relationship management skills with an ability to build and extend professional networks and influence stakeholders 
• A natural and intentional collaboration style along with strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills 
• Excellent analytical, reasoning, judgement and numerical skills 
• An ability to work independently in a matrixed organization 
• Advanced skills with the MS Office suite 

Specific Qualifications 

• A university degree in Information Management, Business Intelligence, or another related discipline and ideally have approximately 7-9 years of successful experience on data transformation projects 
• Prior experience as a Data Strategist 
• Data and business analytics client delivery experience within an AI product and/or services company 
• A keen interest with new technologies, trends, and transformations in the data market 
• Prior experience in professional services is preferred (e.g., Big 4, Accenture, a dynamic Data & AI company and/or an enterprise data warehousing platform company such as Databricks, Snowflake, BigQuery, Alteryx, Redshift, Teradata, Cloudera, Synapse, AWS or others) 
• Advanced studies / post-graduate qualifications are advantageous 

Additional Information

Compensation & Benefits 

• Salary range is between $225,000-$275,000 + Personal Sales Bonus
• Healthcare coverage that includes 3 medical plan options: Anthem – EPO HSA, EPO HSA MERP, and PPO; dental and vision through MetLife; and life insurance policies through Mutual of Omaha 
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 
• Paid Time Off  
• Parental leave paid at 100% of base pay for all new parents   
• 9 Company Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday  
• 401(k) Plan - 4% matching and vested on day 1  
• College save-up plan & college loan repayment plan 
• Monthly cell phone stipend  
• Pre-tax account for Parking and Mass Transit  
• Sia provides several wellness and incentive programs free of charge through the firm medical plan – Anthem - such as:  
  • Gym Reimbursement 
  • LiveHealth Online 
  • Well-being Coach 
  • Building Healthy Families Program  
  • And much more 

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging 

At Sia, we believe in fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees and partners are valued and thrive in a sense of belonging. We are committed to recruiting and developing a diverse network of employees and investing in their growth by providing unique opportunities for professional and cultural immersion. Our commitment toward inclusion motivates dynamic collaboration with our clients, building trust by creating an inclusive environment of curiosity and learning which affects lasting impact. Please visit our website for more information.  

Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs. 

Office Workplace Guidelines  

Sia provides a flexible workplace environment tailored to meet client and business needs. Managing Directors are expected to work from the office full time, five days per week. This reflects the critical leadership role Managing Directors play in driving our business, fostering collaboration and strengthening client relationships. 

Work Authorization & Sponsorship  

At this time, Sia does not intend to pursue employment with applicants who will require now or in the future visa by our company for work authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa, or any other non-immigrant status).  

Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.