Data Capability Leader

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.Data Capability LeaderThe Data Capability Leader is a strategic and operational leader responsible for architecting and driving data capability within the Digital Solutions group. The Data Capability Leader will lead and evolve the data team within the firm’s Digital Solutions organization, ensuring a team strategy that proactively aligns with business objectives and 18-month rolling roadmaps. This leader will ensure the data function delivers high-quality, innovative, and standard-driven solutions that support business objectives in an Agile SAFe environment. This leader will create an environment where data professionals thrive – combining technical excellence with a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and innovation. The Data leader will be responsible for planning and defining the information structure of the enterprise in collaboration with the Data Strategy team. This includes collaborating on and leading the creation of the living data architecture, practice standards, processes and governance. They will lead the team to design the data master blueprints to meet the technical and business needs within the context of all enterprise architecture and the connections with information systems, technologies and business solutions. They are responsible for defining and implementing an enterprise and business aligned data architecture strategy and delivering data design to meet those needs based on business and IT requirements. The ideal candidate will have deep experience building high-performing data teams, managing both complex enterprise engineering and low-code/no-code solutions, and fostering a culture of technical excellence, agility and innovation. The role requires balancing hands-on technical credibility with strong leadership and developing people's skills. The role demands visionary leadership, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement, while building robust processes and accountability mechanisms that enable predictable, efficient, and high-quality delivery across all digital initiatives. The Data Capability Leader is accountable for achieving success metrics, setting discipline expectations, and holding the team to the highest standards of quality and delivery.Essential DutiesOrganizational and People LeadershipCreate and execute a comprehensive talent strategy for the data discipline, ensuring optimal skill mix, clear roles, and progressive career paths to support enterprise delivery needs and proactively align with 18-month rolling roadmaps.Provide significant technical expertise, experience and authority over firm Data, Information Architecture and data flow in all firm technology, including but not exclusive to SQL Databases, Microsoft, Mobile and Cloud Platforms.Support planning processes to understand business goals and align future development goals and strategiesRecruit, build, and inspire a diverse and high-performing team of developers with the right capability mix for the firm’s evolving portfolio. This includes fostering career growth through mentoring and continuous learningBuild and maintain a balanced mix of skills across full-stack, integration, cloud, and low-code platformsBuild and maintain development competency frameworks and targeted training programs that drive excellence in Agile delivery and provide accelerated growth for early-career and mid-level developersCultivate a collaborative, learning-oriented culture that values efficiency, innovation, and quality.Mentor and empower high-performing teamsProcess and Standards ManagementDefine and execute the development strategy aligned with the firm’s Digital Solutions vision and SAFe frameworkEnsure standardized Agile and SAFe practices across all developments, ensuring consistency in ceremonies, tools and performance measuresImplement governance and quality control mechanisms to uphold high delivery standards across products, projects, and programs.Partner with Solution Architecture, QA, BA, and Operations capability leaders to ensure end-to-end delivery efficiency and consistency.Operational Efficiency and ToolingLead the team to build Enterprise models and demonstrate effective data integration between specific and enterprise applications. Collaborate with business strategy in the design of the enterprise data strategyLead the deployment of the organization of the data architecture practicesCollaborate with application teams and other technology project teams to help deploy and develop architectural design and identify enterprise impactsLead the definition of architectural principles, patterns, guidelines and standardsLead and hold the team accountable for identifying and implementing opportunities to streamline delivery workflows through AI, automation, and modern delivery tools.Oversee data activities across multiple Agile teams, ensuring predictable delivery and adherence to SAFe principlesEvaluate and deploy emerging technologies that enhance productivity, accuracy, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.Implement metrics and maturity models to assess and continually improve the capabilities' effectivenessAgile Delivery EnablementChampion continuous improvement across Agile ceremonies, backlog refinement, and quality gatesProactively remove systemic impediments that hinder efficiency or slow delivery cyclesQuality and Continuous ImprovementProvide innovative leadership with evolving data management trends and data models, developing and maintaining data management standards, roadmaps, strategies and governance based on industry trends.Establish and track KPIs and metrics to measure discipline performance, including throughput, quality, and automation adoptionFoster a culture of built-in quality and technical excellence, ensuring solutions meet current and future business needs.Stakeholder Engagement and CommunicationServe as a key liaison between capability leaders and portfolio teams to ensure alignment of delivery objectives with organizational strategyCommunicate progress, risks, and opportunities with clarity and transparency, enabling informed decision-making at all levelsQualificationsOther duties as assigned.EDUCATION Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field Technical SkillsDeep expertise in cloud platforms such as Azure, API management frameworks and data architecture.Experience in Microsoft SQL, Enterprise Data and Information Architecture, Data Warehousing, and Big DataUnderstanding of Agile and SAFe concepts, including solution intent, enablers, system architect roles and architectural runwayStrong technical foundation in enterprise architecture, integration, and modern development stacksStrong experience with enterprise platforms, integrations, data, complex custom build and buy and extend solutionsExperience with low-code platforms Strong grasp of cybersecurity, compliance, and governance requirements for enterprise systemsSpecial Requirements Specific To JobStrategic thinker able to align delivery capability with measurable business outcomesCollaborative mindset with a commitment to continuous learning, lean thinking and incremental improvementProven success in reducing bottlenecksDemonstrated maturity of an organization’s data capabilities through metrics, governance, and outcomesExperienceMinimum of 10 years’ experience leading enterprise data teams and enterprise data strategies including enterprise-class on-premises, cloud and hybrid solutionsMinimum of 5 years working with data modeling, big data, data analytics requiredMinimum of 5 years’ experience developing and maintaining policies, procedures, standards and guidelines requiredProven success implementing or operating within a Scaled Agile or lean portfolio management environment Expert at stakeholder managementMANAGEMENT 10 years of demonstrated leadership experience leading high performing teamsStrong people leader with a track record of energizing and developing talent and creating scalable, high-performing teamsAbility to influence without authorityExcellent communication, coaching, and change-management skillsPreferred RequirementsMaster’s degree in computer science, data certifications, information systems or another related fieldAt RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at careers@rsmus.com.RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records. For those living in California or applying to a position in California, please click here for additional information.At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.Compensation Range: $215,800 - $381,700Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.