Director, Business Transformation - Data & Analytics
Apply NowCompany: Embark
Location: Chicago, IL 60629
Description:
Experience a 45X+ award-winning culture!
Ever work at a company where 99% of employees:
Embark, a 6X Inc 5000 fastest growing company, is a new kind of business advisory firm with our sights set on $1B+.
We make life easier for finance, accounting, HR and technology leaders, and their teams, by solving their most complex problems with forward-thinking solutions and inimitable hospitality. Our goal is to enable busy clients to think less about work and more about what's most important to them - families, soccer practice, vacation. We do this by hiring difference makers who love what they do and supporting their whole human development - emotional, physical, spiritual, social, psychological and professional - empowering them to execute excellently for clients.
Here are few reasons why 600+ Embarkers are thriving in and out of work:
Director, Business Transformation - Data & Analytics
As a Director in the Business Transformation Practice, you will drive the growth, expansion, and successful delivery of Embark's Data & Analytics consulting services. This role requires a strategic leader with deep expertise in data-driven solutions, a strong business development mindset, and a proven ability to lead high-performing teams.
Key Responsibilities
Engagement Leadership & Delivery
Lead the execution of Data & Analytics engagements across multiple clients, ensuring high-quality deliverables that align with Statement of Work (SOW) requirements.
Provide strategic leadership throughout project lifecycles, from scoping and resource allocation to execution and completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Act as the primary point of contact for engagements, proactively addressing client needs and managing expectations.
Data & Analytics Strategy & Execution
Lead the delivery of data science projects, developing predictive models, machine learning solutions, and advanced analytical frameworks to drive business insights.
Lead the delivery of data engineering projects, designing and implementing scalable, high-performance data pipelines that support real-time and batch processing.
Lead the delivery of data warehousing projects, optimizing data storage, retrieval, and processing across cloud-based platforms such as MS SQL, Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery, and Synapse Analytics.
Lead the delivery of data strategy and governance projects, establishing frameworks for data security, compliance, and quality management to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of client data.
Lead the delivery of business intelligence and analytics projects, defining key performance metrics and building interactive dashboards and reporting solutions using tools like Tableau and Power BI.
Lead the delivery of AI and machine learning projects, staying at the forefront of emerging AI technologies and identifying opportunities for innovation.
Lead the delivery of data architecture and infrastructure projects, ensuring seamless integration, scalability, reliability, and efficiency across data platforms.
Business Development & Growth
Partner with Embark's Managing Directors and Business Development teams to drive go-to-market strategies, identifying new business opportunities and expanding the firm's presence in the Data & Analytics space.
Develop and nurture relationships with executives and decision-makers, leveraging connections for prospective client engagements and referrals.
Identify opportunities to cross-sell and expand engagements across Embark's broader practice areas and service offerings.
Required Qualifications
10+ years of experience in Data & Analytics consulting or industry roles focused on implementing and managing large-scale data initiatives.
Expertise in data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
Strong programming proficiency in Python, R, and SQL.
Expertise in designing and implementing Azure solutions, including Logic Apps, IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS architectures.
Hands-on experience with cloud-based data platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).
Proficiency in ETL processes, data lakes, and data warehousing technologies (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery, Synapse Analytics).
Typical compensation range of $180,000 - $200,000
This role is ideal for a visionary leader who thrives at the intersection of technology, data, and business strategy. If you are passionate about driving data-led transformations and helping organizations unlock their full potential, we invite you to apply.
In closing...
If this role sounds exciting, apply and let's start the conversation!
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. Upon offer of employment, employees will be asked to submit to a background check and drug screen. Dependent on ongoing client requirements, employees may also be asked to submit to a drug screening and background check throughout employment.
Ever work at a company where 99% of employees:
- Look forward to coming to work
- Feel encouraged to balance work and personal life
- Are empowered without management watching over their shoulders
- Trust leadership to run an honest and ethical business
- Go above and beyond to execute excellently
Embark, a 6X Inc 5000 fastest growing company, is a new kind of business advisory firm with our sights set on $1B+.
We make life easier for finance, accounting, HR and technology leaders, and their teams, by solving their most complex problems with forward-thinking solutions and inimitable hospitality. Our goal is to enable busy clients to think less about work and more about what's most important to them - families, soccer practice, vacation. We do this by hiring difference makers who love what they do and supporting their whole human development - emotional, physical, spiritual, social, psychological and professional - empowering them to execute excellently for clients.
Here are few reasons why 600+ Embarkers are thriving in and out of work:
- Opportunity + rewards to make a big impact
- Unlimited PTO and incentives + support to use it
- $150/mo to invest in your "whole human development"
- CPE credits, coaching + quarterly professional development
- 100% paid healthcare; optional pet insurance
- Company-paid lunches + monthly social events to strengthen relationships
- Career advancement opportunities
- Up to 3% 401K matching + complimentary financial advisory
- 24/7 counseling available to employees + loved ones
Director, Business Transformation - Data & Analytics
As a Director in the Business Transformation Practice, you will drive the growth, expansion, and successful delivery of Embark's Data & Analytics consulting services. This role requires a strategic leader with deep expertise in data-driven solutions, a strong business development mindset, and a proven ability to lead high-performing teams.
Key Responsibilities
Engagement Leadership & Delivery
Lead the execution of Data & Analytics engagements across multiple clients, ensuring high-quality deliverables that align with Statement of Work (SOW) requirements.
Provide strategic leadership throughout project lifecycles, from scoping and resource allocation to execution and completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Act as the primary point of contact for engagements, proactively addressing client needs and managing expectations.
Data & Analytics Strategy & Execution
Lead the delivery of data science projects, developing predictive models, machine learning solutions, and advanced analytical frameworks to drive business insights.
Lead the delivery of data engineering projects, designing and implementing scalable, high-performance data pipelines that support real-time and batch processing.
Lead the delivery of data warehousing projects, optimizing data storage, retrieval, and processing across cloud-based platforms such as MS SQL, Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery, and Synapse Analytics.
Lead the delivery of data strategy and governance projects, establishing frameworks for data security, compliance, and quality management to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of client data.
Lead the delivery of business intelligence and analytics projects, defining key performance metrics and building interactive dashboards and reporting solutions using tools like Tableau and Power BI.
Lead the delivery of AI and machine learning projects, staying at the forefront of emerging AI technologies and identifying opportunities for innovation.
Lead the delivery of data architecture and infrastructure projects, ensuring seamless integration, scalability, reliability, and efficiency across data platforms.
Business Development & Growth
Partner with Embark's Managing Directors and Business Development teams to drive go-to-market strategies, identifying new business opportunities and expanding the firm's presence in the Data & Analytics space.
Develop and nurture relationships with executives and decision-makers, leveraging connections for prospective client engagements and referrals.
Identify opportunities to cross-sell and expand engagements across Embark's broader practice areas and service offerings.
Required Qualifications
10+ years of experience in Data & Analytics consulting or industry roles focused on implementing and managing large-scale data initiatives.
Expertise in data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
Strong programming proficiency in Python, R, and SQL.
Expertise in designing and implementing Azure solutions, including Logic Apps, IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS architectures.
Hands-on experience with cloud-based data platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).
Proficiency in ETL processes, data lakes, and data warehousing technologies (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery, Synapse Analytics).
Typical compensation range of $180,000 - $200,000
This role is ideal for a visionary leader who thrives at the intersection of technology, data, and business strategy. If you are passionate about driving data-led transformations and helping organizations unlock their full potential, we invite you to apply.
In closing...
If this role sounds exciting, apply and let's start the conversation!
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. Upon offer of employment, employees will be asked to submit to a background check and drug screen. Dependent on ongoing client requirements, employees may also be asked to submit to a drug screening and background check throughout employment.