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# Manager, Data Strategy & Governance

- **Company:** WEST Inc
- **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $159,800.0 - $188,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Migration, Data Systems, Snowflake, Data Analytics, Databricks
- **Published:** September 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/manager-data-strategy-governance-509976940

## About the Role

We are seeking a Manager in our Data & Analytics team to join our Technology & Experience Practice and lead enterprise client projects through the full lifecycle - from strategy, concept, and architecture, through to delivery and implementation. We are looking for a passionate technologist with keen business acumen and experience managing diverse teams in the successful planning, design, and deployment of data solutions., * 7+ years of progressive experience in Data & Analytics in a professional services/consulting firm

 * Strong understanding of data engineering principles, including data modelling, ETL processes, data governance, data quality, privacy and security controls
 * Experience leading projects related to data migration and data integrations leveraging Databricks, Snowflake, Azure/AWS
 * Strong communication and project leadership skills with comfortability managing cross-functional teams in dynamic, enterprise IT environments
 * Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts for business leadership
 * Willingness to travel to client sites up to 50%
 * Hybrid work environment - 2x/week in office
 * Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship

## Description

* Lead client projects and manage consulting teams in the delivery of data solutions with the goal of improving technical operations and business performance
 * Interface directly with client personnel and executive stakeholders to understand business objectives and set project objectives
 * Make key engagement decisions, including budgeting, risk management, resource management, vendor selection, workstream delegation, and project methodology
 * Act as client point of contact and present updates on deliverables, communicate engagement status, and ensure projects align with their transformation and business goals
 * Contribute to practice development; mentor junior consultants on project management best practices, stay abreast of industry trends, and develop reusable methodology
 * Assist with or lead statement of work (SOW) and business development efforts and identify change orders
 * Organize project work into client presentations, outlining findings and recommendations for C-level executives.
 * Contribute to practice development by developing and improving reusable methodologies and data solutions for client engagements.


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