Engagement Manager - Data Science

Engagement Manager – Data Science, Contractor

Kaizen Analytix LLC, an analytics products and services company that provides clients with unparalleled speed to value through analytics solutions and actionable business insights, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Engagement Manager, with a strong emphasis on data science knowledge. Details of the responsibilities and requirements for the ideal candidate for this position are provided below.

Responsibilities:

Lead client engagements – encompassing data analysis and technical development – by…

• Collaborating with clients to comprehend key business challenges and conceptualize and develop an analytics solution.
• Leading proposal and statement of work (SOW) development including defining business objectives, solution approach, scope, deliverables, client responsibilities, staffing roles, pricing, and risk mitigation.
• Overseeing core delivery teams of Kaizen and non-Kaizen (clients, third parties) resources that possess data science and technology skill sets.
• Managing multiple work streams from acquisition and planning through successful delivery.
• Ensuring requirements are specified in a manner suitable for the intended audience and are clear, unambiguous, and can be implemented and tested.
• Engaging with the project team to proactively review deliverables, identify potential issues and drive resolution to avoid customer impact.
• Resolving problems through excellent decision-making and innovative, strategic ideas.
• Implementing solutions in either client or Kaizen environments.
• Working with technical leadership to ensure technical best practices are adhered to.
• Facilitating important communications by interacting with core delivery team members (project domain), development personnel (technical domain), and the client.
• Possessing the ability to identify project risks and support risk resolution.
• Taking part in and preparing materials for client status and steering committee meetings.
• Playing a critical role in client management, leading and mentoring project teams.
• Strengthening client relationship by understanding client business and providing thought leadership around analytical solutions.
• Identifying opportunities to generate revenue and additional engagements.
• Preparation for and participation in monthly internal project reviews.

Job Requirements:

• Education: A Bachelors / Masters degree in Operations Research, Data Science, Business Analytics, Industrial Engineering, Econometrics, Computer Science, or other applied mathematical discipline.
• Experience: 6+ years of experience in project management for projects with significant analytical modeling components; Experience managing projects with a social media component is a plus.
• Project Management: The ability to manage projects using SDLC, PMI, and Agile methodologies.
• Core Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and present to senior leadership/executives; exceptional people management skills; the mindset of “own it all the way through the solution”.
• Leadership Skills: The ability to enable/demonstrate innovative thinking; Has a “can do” attitude.
• Tools: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; familiarity with project management tools (Jira, Azure DevOps, MS Project, Asana, Basecamp, SmartSheets, etc.); Familiarity with Analytics tools (Alteryx, Forecasting tools, etc.)
• Has strong analytical/logical thinking skills.
• Experience and proficiency in SQL and Python a plus; experience working with unstructured data a plus.
• Position Type: 1099 Contractor.