Data & AI - Senior Consultant

Data & AI - Senior Consultant (US - Remote)

What to expect when you join the Sikich family

Team members at Sikich have a lot in common while also being part of a rich and diverse group of contributors, creating a distinct and thriving culture. Chief among our commonalities is a desire for growth and a shared unity of purpose in our professional lives. We believe that through diverse perspectives, challenging the status quo and rewarding action, we accelerate innovation and drive growth - for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities.

The professional services landscape continues to evolve. For Sikich, this means we have an opportunity to further cement our leadership position in this industry and continue to grow our organization in increasingly exciting ways. This growth is meaningful for every team member at our company because larger companies simply see more interesting client opportunities and can attract impressively talented individuals like you. Through a dedicated focus on key business priorities and intentionally creating a rewarding employee experience, Sikich has developed into a highly regarded provider of professional services and a sought-after employer of choice.

Do you want to work with other skilled practitioners and serve clients in a way that makes a difference? Are you seeking a supportive environment backed by a deep and extensive set of skillsets? Are you ready to make an impact and be acknowledged for your contributions? If you answered yes to these questions, we see a mutually beneficial and gratifying relationship on the horizon!

Are you ready to grow with us?

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director, the Data and AI professional will provide strategic and operational consulting services to our clients. The DAi Consultant will be responsible for planning, designing, and delivering services to our Data & AI practice clients. You will work closely with our clients to understand and document their business outcomes and requirements and translate them into effective strategies, services, and solutions. You will analyze, design, develop, and implement all aspects of the enterprise data ecosystem including the data strategy, data governance, data management, data warehouse/Lakehouse, reporting, master/meta/reference data management, data quality, analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. The DAi Consultant works with our clients to design and implement the operating models, technologies, processes, policies, procedures, and change management necessary to achieve their business objectives

Successful candidates will have 5 or more years of consulting experience, preferably with Fortune 1000 clients. They will be familiar with contemporary approaches to leveraging data to improve operational efficiency, create competitive advantage, and manage risk for clients. Sikich is a top-tier Microsoft Parter and while we work with a variety of technologies such as Oracle, AWS, Google, we have a large number of Dynamics 365 clients. As such, candidates experienced with the D365 data models are highly encouraged to apply.

Additionally, Sikich is looking for consultants with excellent communication and organizational skills with a proven track record of providing input and guidance to clients and peers. Experience with Generative AI, Predictive and Descriptive Analytics, Azure Fabric & Synapse, Dynamics F&O, machine learning, and GRC is also highly desired.

What will you do in this role?

• Work with clients to identify requirements, design architectures & infrastructures, and implement solutions in support of their goals and objectives.
• Review and assess the maturity of various aspects of the information landscape including, but not limited to, Data Strategy, Governance, Stewardship, Warehousing/Cloud Lakes, Data Quality, and technical architecture as well as AI readiness and adoption.
• Design and document processes and programs which ensure the availability, usability, integrity, security, and privacy of our client's data.
• Collaborate with clients to design and implement operating models for data management, governance, analytics, reporting, AI, security, and privacy in including roles, responsibilities, and RACI matrices.
• Assist in identifying opportunities for instituting intelligent automation opportunities (e.g., AI - Machine Learning/Deep Learning).
• Develop processes, procedures, and plans to ensure high quality data, fit for the specific purposes and objectives of our clients.
• Create/document process maps, SOP's, methodologies, training, and other materials to support all aspects of our client's information management.
• Review and Assess client data management practices, processes, and technologies in general and in situ for integrity, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Create, document and present recommendations for improvements to client data management practices, processes, and technologies.
• Collaborate with business and technology leaders to identify Key Data Elements, Assets, Features, and Models and create ontologies, taxonomies, and other standards necessary to manage each as an asset.
• Review, assess, and make recommendations to our clients on the use of metadata, master data, reference data in addition to operational and external data based on each client's specific needs, objectives, and goals.
• Design and oversee the selection, implementation, and configuration of various technologies including, but not limited to cloud migration, data lakes, warehouses, ETL/ELT processes, metadata repositories, data catalogs, data lineage tools, data science workbenches, etc..
• Review, assess, and make recommendations regarding the state of or need for MLOps, DataOps.
• Collaborate with clients to troubleshoot, identify, and rectify root causes of critical data management issues.
• Provide other Information and Data Management-related Services as required by our clients.

What do you need to succeed in this role?

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Data & Analytics, with a strong focus on integration design using Microsoft portfolio products and external systems.
• Strong experience with Enterprise Database Systems such as Microsoft Dynamics F&O and Oracle
• 3-5 years of experience developing, analyzing, designing data processes such as stored procedures, ETL/ELT, Data Quality Management, Master Data Management, data warehouses, data marts, data pipelines, etc..
• Proficiency in data integration and ETL tools, such as Azure Data Factory.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, such as Azure, and related services, such as Azure Synapse.
• Experience with data scripting (e.g., SAS, PL/SQL, T-SQL0 for data manipulation and analysis.
• Strong practical experience with contemporary Information Management paradigms, technologies, and methodologies and the ability to clearly and effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven track record of cloud migration, warehouse/lake/mart implementation, ETL/ELT development, Power BI, and other data management technologies
• Solid understanding of emerging trends and new technologies in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, MLOps, and Digital Transformation.
• Experience with Data Governance, Sensitive Data Management, Data Cataloging (Metadata management), lineage, taxonomies, stewardship, security.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Client-focused mindset and ability to build strong relationships.
• Exceptional organization skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and follow through to ensure timely completion.

In addition, specific skills/experience required are as follows: .....

• Servant Leader - You are hyper focused on engaging employees, fostering their development, and building a positive culture.
• Solutions Focused - You see opportunities in every business problem and can develop, articulate, and implement solutions.
• Collaboration - You are a relationship builder across all levels of the organization and across all business units.
• Instills Trust - You do what you say, and you follow through on commitments, you act with integrity, you are consistent and are perceived as credible.
• Impact & Influence Thinking - You gain support for ideas, proposals, and solutions, and get others to act, with or without formal authority, to advance initiatives/objectives.

About Sikich

Sikich is a global company specializing in Accounting, Advisory, and Technical professional services. With employees across the globe, Sikich ranks as one of the largest professional services companies in the United States. Our comprehensive skillsets, obtained over decades of experience as entrepreneurs, business owners and industry innovators, allow us to provide insights and transformative strategies to help strengthen every dimension of our clients' businesses.

Sikich Total Rewards

Our team members enjoy expansive benefits ranging from competitive compensation and insurance options to wellness programs and a flexible time off policy, to name only a few. Sikich also takes pride in prioritizing team members' health, total wellbeing and time spent with family, friends and in the pursuit of personal goals, hobbies, and endeavors.

Some examples of our many benefits:

• Sikich maintains a Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy. We encourage every full-time employee, as your role permits, to utilize paid time off (personal time, mental/physical health care, vacation, sick leave, etc.). Waiting for time off to accrue is common at other companies. At Sikich, you do not have to wait for this benefit to kick in. FTO is activated on your first day with our organization.
• Sikich will also recognize paid holidays during the year and strives to permit employees to have time off the last week of the calendar year when client and project work permits.
• Sikich offers a comprehensive wellness program to engage, challenge and empower team members to take responsibility for their wellbeing. Activities can be tracked through our wellness provider to obtain gift cards and other rewards.

We also offer:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options
• HSA employer contribution
• Nine (9) paid holidays annually.
• A robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program covering birth, adoption, and foster children.
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• CPA bonus with four (4) paid exam days & four (4) paid study days.
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous employee referral bonus program
• Client referral bonus program
• Pet insurance
• FORCE - Sikich community volunteer program enabling each team member to use up to four hours of paid time annually to volunteer and make a difference in their local communities.

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Sikich is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

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