Principal Data and AI Strategy

Join phData, a dynamic and innovative leader in the modern data stack. We partner with major cloud data platforms like Snowflake, AWS, Azure, GCP, Fivetran, Pinecone, Glean and dbt to deliver cutting-edge services and solutions. We're committed to helping global enterprises overcome their toughest data challenges.   

phData is a remote-first global company with employees based in the United States, Latin America and India. We celebrate the culture of each of our team members and foster a community of technological curiosity, ownership and trust. Even though we're growing extremely fast, we maintain a casual, exciting work environment. We hire top performers and allow you the autonomy to deliver results.

• 5x Snowflake Partner of the Year (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
• Fivetran, dbt, Atlation, Matillion Partner of the Year
• #1 Partner in Snowflake Advanced Certifications
• 600+ Expert Cloud Certifications (Sigma, AWS, Azure, Dataiku, etc)
• Recognized as an award-winning workplace in US, India and LATAM

The Principal, Data and AI Strategy, within the Advisory Practice, will be responsible for advising clients on how to utilize data and AI to drive business transformation and competitive advantage. This individual will create data and AI strategies aligned to client goals, design implementation roadmaps, and guide organizations through adoption of advanced data platforms, machine learning solutions, and responsible AI practices. The role demands strong executive presence, a deep understanding of cloud ecosystems and modern data architectures, and a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams. Additionally, the strategist will help build and expand the Advisory practice by developing offerings, cultivating client relationships, and mentoring high-performing teams in a rapidly evolving market

 Required Experience:

• 8+ years as a hands-on Data and AI Strategy Leader who has led Data Strategy engagements.
• 4+ years previous Consulting leadership experience working with external clients, with the ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, and work across a variety of projects. 
•  Understands the evolving AI capabilities in the industry, including their applications and how to leverage them effectively to help clients increase revenue, improve customer experience, or introduce new products to the market.
• Brings vertical/industry expertise to bear, in making Strategic recommendations, given the nuances of each industry, e.g. Financial Services, Healthcare, Retail.
• Experience engaging senior stakeholders, including members of the C-suite.
• Functional Strategy Leadership expertise and/or exposure, including:
  • Identification and prioritization of business-focused opportunities.
  • Expertly balancing technical, organizational, and process recommendations.
  • Developing and sequencing long-term roadmaps.
  • Designing future state operating models.
  • Designing processes for effective data and analytical asset management.
  • Developing business cases with return on investment in mind.
  • Making recommendations that resonate with organizations, and have a clear story behind why we are making them.
  • Adept at making technical recommendations that are tied to business outcomes, including but not limited to the following areas:
• Adept at making technical recommendations that are tied to business outcomes, including but not limited to the following areas:
• Cloud computing.
• Data platform development.
• Integration patterns.
• Data quality resolution.
• Data Governance.
• Privacy and security.
• Regulatory needs.
• Experience prioritizing use cases by value and complexity, conducting SWOT analysis, and bringing the confluence of capability and industry, to inform recommendations.
• Can communicate relatively technical concepts to a non-technical audience verbally clearly and conci