Engagement & Technical Lead

Richmond, Va (Light Hybrid) Long term contract Oversee engagement interactions and deliverables from start to finish, ensuring they are completed on time and to required standards. Drive the planning, execution, and delivery of vendor resources work products as aligned to statements of work. Consult on technology and analytics approaches. Ability to oversee vendor resources in planning, monitoring, and implementing program deliverables. Ability to manage expectations, address concerns, and build consensus among diverse stakeholders is essential. Ensuring accountability for contractual deliverables that meet business expectations. Connect deliverables with high-level objectives and vision. Develop and drive the planning, execution, and delivery of technical programs related to data warehousing and reporting services ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including active listening skills and ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Azure DevOps Board OR other project software Microsoft Office Suite Experience with communication tools for scheduling and communication Strong understanding of Data Management fundamentals including Data Governance, Data Architecture, Data Engineering, Business Intelligence and their interrelationships High level expertise/experience with databases, ETL tools, data modeling, and cloud-based solutions AI & ML Knowledge, current on LLMs and generative AI to advise client on how to strategize and implement for future business needs Experience in developing data management/analtical multi-year roadmaps Minimum 5-8 years of management experience leading Data & Analytics efforts " Minimum 5-8 years of leading large, multi-faceted teams to develop and implement data warehousing and BI solutions