Wavestone1

Wavestone1

Data & AI Strategy - Senior Advisor

New York, NY, United States · Senior · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 33 days ago
PythonSQLSnowflakeDatabricksAWSGCPAzureCloud PlatformsMachine LearningSparkAirflowData AnalysisData EngineeringData ScienceCybersecurityIncident ResponseComplianceProject ManagementStakeholder ManagementBusiness DevelopmentSAPLeadershipCommunicationProblem Solving

About the role

  • Energetic, solution-driven experts who focus as much on people as on performance and growth.
  • Hand in hand, we share a deep desire to make a positive impact.
  • In North America, Wavestone operates from hubs in New York City, Pittsburgh, Dallas and Toronto.

Responsibilities

  • Lead complex client engagements in data engineering, analytics, and digital transformation, from strategy through hands-on implementation.
  • Advise C-level and senior stakeholders on data strategy, architecture, governance, and technology adoption to drive measurable business value.
  • Architect and implement enterprise-scale data platforms, pipelines, and cloud-native solutions (Azure, AWS, Snowflake, Databricks, etc.).
  • Oversee and optimize ETL/ELT processes, data integration, and data quality frameworks for large, complex organizations.
  • Drive business development by shaping proposals, leading client pitches, and contributing to thought leadership and market offerings.
  • Advanced Data Engineering: Deep hands-on experience designing, building, and optimizing data pipelines and architectures (Python, SQL, Spark, Databricks, Snowflake, Azure, AWS, etc.).
  • Wavestone hires the brightest, creative, and most dedicated candidates, developing them into confident and knowledgeable leaders and business experts.

Requirements

  • Proven ability to set and execute data strategy, governance, and architecture at the enterprise level.
  • Ability to communicate and influence at the C-suite and senior leadership level.

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field, or equivalent business experience.
  • 8+ years of experience in data engineering, data architecture, or analytics consulting, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management role.
  • Demonstrated success in client-facing roles, ideally within a consulting or professional services environment.
  • Advanced proficiency in Python, SQL, and modern data engineering tools (e.g., Spark, Databricks, Airflow).
  • Experience with cloud data platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP, Snowflake).
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Data Analytics, Azure Data Engineer, Databricks, Snowflake) are a strong plus.
  • Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Skills

  • Expertise in architecting and deploying solutions on leading cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP, Snowflake).

Benefits

  • 25 PTO / 6 Federal Holidays / 4 Floating Holidays
  • 4 months parental leave to birthing parent / 2 months to supporting parent
  • Medical / Dental / Vision coverage
  • Up to 4% bonus based on personal and company performance with room to grow as you progress in your career
  • Employee Stock Options Plan (ESPP)
  • Mentor and develop consultants and client teams, fostering a culture of technical excellence, continuous learning, and high performance.

Company info

  • We are recruiting at Manager/Senior Manager grade.
  • As a part of the Wavestone team, you will be constantly engaged with projects and opportunities that will develop your skills and advance your career.

Equal opportunity

  • Wavestone seeks diversity among our team members and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • At Wavestone, we celebrate diversity and inclusion.
  • We have a strong global CSR agenda and an active Diversity & Inclusion committee with Gender Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability Inclusion and Anti-Racism networks.
  • If you need flexibility, assistance, or an adjustment to our recruitment process due to a disability or impairment, you may reach out to us to discuss this.

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