AHEAD
Principal Data Consultant - AI Readiness
$220K–$260K
United States · Remote · Principal · Full-time · Posted Sep 24, 2026
- Experience
- Typically 12–15+ years leading enterprise initiatives; minimum seven years in consulting or professional services leading complex engagements.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, Data Science, Business, or a related field.
About the job
Leads complex client data, analytics, AI, cloud, and digital transformation engagements, advising executives and owning delivery, financial performance, and client outcomes while advancing AHEAD’s Data Practice.
What you'll do
- Set engagement strategy, governance, executive communication, and delivery direction; manage risks and ensure quality and financial performance.
- Advise executive clients, lead workshops and steering committees, and develop account growth opportunities and proposals.
- Mentor consulting leaders and improve Data Practice methods, offerings, and delivery capabilities.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in a listed or related field.
- Typically 12–15+ years leading enterprise data, analytics, AI, cloud, or digital transformation initiatives.
- At least seven years of consulting or professional services experience leading complex enterprise engagements.
- Demonstrated senior engagement leadership, executive client relationship management, financial oversight, delivery governance, and strategic account growth.
Nice to have
- Master’s degree or MBA; professional certifications in cloud, enterprise architecture, project management, Agile, AI, or data management.
- Experience with Snowflake, Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, Microsoft Azure, AWS, GCP, or similar enterprise technologies.
Pay
USD 220,000–260,000 per-year-salary; OTE (includes base salary and any applicable target bonus)
Tools
Snowflake, Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, Microsoft Azure, AWS, GCP
AI focus
Leads client AI initiatives, adoption, and transformation; the posting also says AI tools may assist with application review and interview recording/transcription, with an opt-out available.
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