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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?
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About Sikich
Sikichis 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.
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Sikich currently practices in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Professional Code of Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. Sikich CPA LLC is a licensed CPA firm that provides audit and attest services to its clients. Sikich LLC has a contractual arrangement with Sikich CPA LLC under which Sikich LLC provides Sikich CPA LLC with professional and support personnel and other services to support Sikich CPA LLC's performance of its professional services, and Sikich CPA LLC shares certain client information with Sikich LLC with respect to the provision of such services.
