Data Management Consultant

Company Description

Location: US-Remote, must be based in US

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R25_0009104

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Management Consultant to provide expertise in designing, implementing, and optimizing data management strategies for organizations. The ideal candidate will collaborate with clients to ensure data integrity, accessibility, and compliance while supporting data-driven decision-making processes. Please note that this is a client-facing position and applicants must have previous client-facing experience.

Key Responsibilities: 

1. Assessment and Strategy Development:

   • Analyze client’s current data management practices and identify gaps or inefficiencies

   • Develop and implement robust data management strategies aligned with organizational goals

   • Advise on the adoption of modern tools, platforms, and frameworks for effective data management

1. Data Architecture and Governance: 

   • Design scalable and secure data architectures tailored to client requirements 

   • Establish data governance policies to ensure consistency, quality, and regulatory compliance

   • Recommend best practices for metadata management, data lineage, and data stewardship

2. Data Integration and Optimization: 

   • Facilitate seamless integration of data from multiple sources, ensuring interoperability

   • Optimize data storage, retrieval, and processing to enhance performance and scalability

   • Implement ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes for efficient data pipelines

3. Compliance and Risk Management: 

   • Ensure client data management practices comply with regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA

   • Identify and mitigate risks related to data security and privacy breaches 

   • Conduct regular audits and assessments to uphold data governance standards

4. Stakeholder Collaboration and Training: 

   • Partner with cross-functional teams to align data initiatives with business objectives

   • Provide training sessions for stakeholders on data management tools and practices 

   • Act as a liaison between technical teams and business leaders to facilitate clear communication

5. Reporting and Analytics Support: 

   • Enable the creation of actionable insights by ensuring high-quality and accessible data

   • Support analytics and BI teams by providing well-organized and clean data structures

   • Recommend strategies for leveraging data to improve operational efficiency and decision-making

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in data management, consulting, or related roles
• Proven track record in designing and implementing data management strategies
• Experience with modern data platforms, cloud environments, and data integration tools
• Expertise in SQL and database management systems (e.g., Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• Proficiency in ETL tools (e.g., Informatica, Talend, Alteryx) and data modeling techniques
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse teams
• Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to a dynamic consulting environment

Additional Information

This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation of the following range: $76,500-$90,000. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location. This role might also be eligible for a sales-based incentive or performance-based bonus. Other benefits include a flexible working environment, comprehensive health insurance, industry-leading parental leave, life insurance, education support, and more. 

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

About NIQ

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platf