Associate Principal, Data Products

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Act as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives and VP-level stakeholders

• Facilitate discovery sessions to uncover data and AI opportunities

• Convert business goals into technical roadmaps and solution architectures

• Deliver recommendations and demonstrate solutions to executive audiences

• Cultivate robust client relationships and discover opportunities for engagement expansion

• Utilize design thinking principles to develop user-focused data products

• Create comprehensive solutions that balance value, feasibility, and risk

• Outline product roadmaps and phased delivery plans that highlight quick wins

• Ensure adherence to best practices in data governance, security, and ethical AI

• Lead cross-functional teams comprising data engineers, data scientists, and analysts

• Provide guidance on data architecture, modeling, pipelines, and platform selection

• Direct teams utilizing modern data stacks, including Spark, SQL, Databricks, and cloud platforms

• Occasionally build prototypes or proof of concepts to validate approaches

• Conduct quality reviews to ensure deliverables align with client expectations

⛳️ Requirements

• 7–10 years of experience in data/AI consulting, product management, or data engineering

• Over 3 years in client-facing advisory positions

• Demonstrated success in managing relationships with senior stakeholders and leading technical teams

• Experience in consulting, preferably from MBB, Big 4, or boutique firms

• Strong knowledge of data architecture, modeling, and contemporary data platforms

• Familiarity with SQL, Spark, and cloud ecosystems such as Databricks, Snowflake, and AWS/GCP/Azure

• Solid understanding of AI/ML concepts and their implementation

• Ability to assess technical approaches and guide engineering teams effectively

• Outstanding communication and presentation capabilities

• Strong facilitation skills for workshops and aligning stakeholders

• Experience with design thinking, agile methodologies, and product management frameworks

• Strategic problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple engagements

• Executive presence and credibility when interacting with senior leaders

• Collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset

• Comfort navigating ambiguity and thriving in fast-paced environments

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote work with flexible arrangements

• Competitive salary

• Performance-based bonuses

• Comprehensive benefits package