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EXL lists this Engagement Manager - Data & Analytics opportunity in detroit, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Data & Analytics Strategy Architect is an engagement-level strategy lead responsible for defining data and analytics transformation approaches for major programs or accounts. The role combines strategic design, advisory problem-solving, and execution oversight, ensuring solutions are aligned to business outcomes and scalable operating models.
This role represents emphasizing ownership of solution strategy, client advisory conversations, and value realization frameworks , while remaining closely connected to delivery.
Core Responsibilities
Define data, analytics, and AI transformation roadmaps for client programs or accounts
Translate business priorities into analytics use cases, architecture direction, and operating model choices
Lead discovery, assessment, and strategy phases of engagements
Client Advisory & Stakeholder Management
Act as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders (VP / AVP / Director level)
Facilitate strategy workshops, roadmap discussions, and value-definition sessions
Support client decision‑making by articulating trade‑offs, risks, and benefits
Governance & Value Realization
Ensure programs are aligned to defined business outcomes, KPIs, and benefits cases
Support program governance, escalation, and dependency management
Identify delivery risks early and guide corrective actions with delivery leads
Support solutioning, estimates, and proposal development for new and expanding engagements
Partner with account teams to identify adjacent opportunities and follow‑on work
Contribute to client presentations and pursuit strategies
Team & Capability Development
Guide and mentor junior architects, consultants, and analysts
Promote best practices in strategy articulation, documentation, and executive communication
Contribute to reusable assets, frameworks, and accelerators
Candidate Profile
10-12+ years of experience in analytics consulting, data strategy, or digital transformation
Strong understanding of data platforms, analytics, BI, cloud, and foundational AI/ML concepts
Experience in bridging business objectives and technical solutions
Comfortable operating in structured ambiguity with guidance from senior leaders
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence senior (non-board) stakeholders
Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred (Business, Data Science, Engineering, Economics, or similar); top-tier institutions a plus.
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Worksite address
detroit, MI, 48228, US
Who can apply
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