Deltek · 15 hours ago
Senior Data Strategist
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$72K/yr - $127K/yr
7+ years expDeltek, Inc. is a recognized global standard for project-based businesses, delivering software and information solutions to help organizations achieve their purpose. The Sr. Data Strategist is responsible for defining and executing data strategies that align with business objectives, ensuring high-quality insights ready for AI applications and improving data quality through cross-functional collaboration.
ConsultingEnterprise SoftwareInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Supports enterprise‑wide data migration strategy by assessing legacy systems, defining migration scope, and partnering with technical teams to design phased or full‑scale migration approaches
Establish data mapping, data transformation, validation, and quality controls to ensure accuracy and completeness
Mitigate risks related to data loss, downtime, security, and compliance while ensuring adherence to governance standards
Track progress, validate outcomes, and report migration impact to leadership
Supports the strategy for foundational domains (Account and Product), including vision, roadmap, and stakeholder alignment
Define data contracts, governance standards, and quality policies to ensure consistent, trusted data across the enterprise
Translate business needs into actionable data initiatives and oversee the collection, organization, and analysis of enterprise data assets to drive informed decision‑making and operational efficiency
Partner closely with data analysts, engineers, BI/semantic developers, and business teams across Sales/GTM, Marketing, Customer Success, Finance, Product, IT, and platform teams (EDW/BI, CRM, PLM/ERP)
Ensure data models, MDM, reference data, and integration patterns support governed, AI‑ready data
Participate in governance forums and manage intake/backlog processes to prioritize work based on business impact
Serve as a liaison between technical teams and business leaders to ensure alignment and adoption
Define and track KPIs that measure the effectiveness of data strategies, domain health, and migration initiatives
Evaluate business impact using metrics such as data quality thresholds, remediation timelines, and adoption of standardized definitions
Communicate insights and outcomes to stakeholders to demonstrate measurable business value
Improved data quality across Account/Product domains, demonstrated through scorecards, CDE quality thresholds, and reduced data debt
Faster and more effective data issue remediation, supported by closed‑loop processes and measurable reduction in defects
Increased adoption of governed data assets, including certified views, standardized definitions, and domain KPIs across business functions
Strong executive confidence through transparent reporting, consistent governance decisions, and clear business impact
Meaningful contribution to strategic programs (e.g., CRM harmonization, Lead‑to‑Cash) and measurable operational improvements
Qualification
Required
Strong skills in SQL, Python, Excel; familiarity with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and experience with canonical models, semantic layers, and MDM/reference data
Ability to translate data insights into business value and deep understanding of how functions like Sales, Marketing, Finance, Customer Success, and Product use data
Proven experience leading data initiatives—road mapping, prioritization, intake/backlog management, and cross‑functional delivery
Excellent written and verbal communication; able to explain complex data concepts, influence stakeholders, and present confidently to leadership
7–10 years in data governance, data quality, or related disciplines
Preferred
Experience leading Account/Product domain transformations (e.g., segmentation, pricing, catalog, entitlement/usage)
Knowledge of AI/ML data readiness, including feature sourcing and responsible‑AI governance
Hands‑on experience with master data tools, data catalogs/lineage, workflow automation, and data quality platforms
Exposure to external data sources (intent, firmographics, market data) and enrichment strategies
Ability to stay current on data governance, MDM, semantic modeling, and analytics/AI trends and evaluate new tools for organizational fit
Benefits
Healthcare benefits
A 401(k) plan and company match
Paid vacation time and holidays
Well-living programs
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Company
Deltek
Deltek is an enterprise software and information solutions provider for professional services firms and government contractors.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2M2016-12-06Acquired
2012-01-01Private Equity
2009-12-11Post Ipo Equity· $2M
Leadership Team
Dinakar Hituvalli
Chief Technology Officer and SVP of Product Development
Ed Hutner
SVP and Chief Human Resource Officer
Recent News
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