Engagement Manager – Data Science

Engagement Manager – Data Science Contractor

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

Responsibilities:

Lead client engagements – consisting of data analysis and technical development – by…

• Working with clients to understand 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
• Managing 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 intended audience and are understandable, unambiguous, and capable of being implemented and tested
• Engaging with the project team to proactively review deliverables, identify potential issues and drive resolution to avoid customer impact
• Addressing 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 followed
• Facilitating critical communications by interacting with core delivery team members (project domain), development personnel (technical domain) and client
• Possessing the ability to identify project risks and support risk resolution 
• Participating in and preparing materials for client status and steering committee meetings
• Playing a key role in client management, leading and mentoring project teams
• Building client relationship by understanding client business and providing thought leadership around analytical solutions
• Identifying opportunities to generate revenue and additional engagements
• Preparing for and participating in monthly internal project reviews

Job Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor / Master's 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 heavy analytical modeling components; Experience managing projects with a social media component a plus
• Project Management: Ability to manage projects using SDLC, PMI, and Agile methodologies
• Core Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and present to senior leadership/executives; excellent people management skills; mindset of “own it all the way through solution”
• Leadership Skills: Enables / demonstrates innovative thinking; Possesses a “can do” attitude
• Tools: Proficient in Microsoft Office applications; familiarity with project management tools (examples include Jira, Azure DevOps, MS Project, Asana, Basecamp, SmartSheets)
• Possesses 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 to hire