Lead the successful delivery of Pioneer’s data, analytics, and AI engagements, applying modern solutions to solve complex client challenges.
Demonstrate clear business value through hands-on execution, actionable insights, and close client collaboration.
Recruit, mentor, and grow a high-performing data, analytics, and AI team capable of executing and scaling solutions across projects.
Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and excellence within the practice.
Partner with general managers and national practice directors to identify opportunities across data platforms, advanced analytics, and AI-enabled products and services.
Integrate data, analytics, and AI capabilities into Pioneer’s broader consulting portfolio to enhance client outcomes and market differentiation.
Collaborate with senior leaders to evolve the firm’s data, analytics, and AI roadmap aligned with emerging technologies, client needs, and market trends.
Champion responsible practices around data governance, analytics transparency, and ethical AI.
Work with marketing and sales teams to develop and execute a go-to-market strategy; identify new markets and client segments; support sales enablement.
Represent Pioneer at industry events and contribute thought leadership.
Collaborate with delivery and marketing teams to ensure insights drive service development and client engagement strategies.
Promote experimentation with emerging technologies to maintain Pioneer’s innovation edge.
Partner closely with data engineering, cloud, and IT teams to ensure scalable, secure, and robust architectures that operationalize data, analytics, and AI solutions.
Emphasize building strong data foundations that enable advanced analytics and AI outcomes.
Requirements
10+ years of professional experience working in data, analytics, and/or AI in a project management, engineering, development, or consulting role.
5+ years of relevant experience in an external consulting or industry role, with demonstrated success leading teams in data, analytics, and/or AI delivery.
Proven track record of delivering production-ready analytics platforms and/or AI solutions preferred.
Strong foundation in modern data platforms, architecture, and analytics solutions (e.g., Microsoft Fabric, Azure Synapse, Power BI).
Hands-on expertise with Microsoft Copilot Studio (building custom copilots, leveraging plugins/connectors).
Proficiency in Azure AI services (e.g., Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Services, Bot Framework).
Strong skills in Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate) and/or low-code development environments.
Familiarity with REST APIs, GraphQL, and integration architectures.
Consulting mindset: ability to translate business needs into technical solutions, clear communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving.
Responsible for managing consultant utilization, staffing alignment, and meeting practice financial and delivery satisfaction targets.
Builder’s spirit: enjoy creating and thrive in fast-paced, experimental environments.
Working knowledge of responsible practices across data governance, security standards, privacy requirements, and responsible AI.
Bonus: familiarity with Copilot extensions for Dynamics 365, Teams, or SharePoint.
Bonus: skills in JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, SQL, or other relevant languages.
Bonus: knowledge of industry-specific applications in data, analytics, or AI (e.g., Utilities, healthcare, manufacturing, financial services).
Benefits
The estimated salary range for this role is $150,000-$220,000 annually.
Bonuses and other incentives awarded at the Company's discretion based on individual and company performance.
Meaningful time off and paid holidays.
Parental leave.
401(k) including employer match.
Tuition reimbursement.
Broad range of health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, long and short-term disability.
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Hard skills
data analyticsAI solutionsdata platformsdata architectureMicrosoft FabricAzure SynapsePower BIMicrosoft Copilot StudioAzure AI servicesPower Platform