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<div class="content-intro"><p>Join <a href="https://www.phdata.io/about-us/">phData</a>, a dynamic and innovative leader in the modern data stack. We partner with major cloud data platforms like Snowflake, AWS, Azure, GCP, Fivetran, Pinecone, Glean, and dbt to deliver cutting-edge services and solutions.<strong> </strong>We're committed to helping global enterprises overcome their toughest data challenges. </p> <p>phData is a remote-first global company with employees based in the United States, Latin America, and India. We celebrate the culture of each of our team members and foster a community of technological curiosity, ownership, and trust. Even though we're growing extremely fast, we maintain a casual, exciting work environment. We hire top performers and allow you the autonomy to deliver results.</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.phdata.io/blog/phdata-awarded-snowflake-2025-partner-of-the-year/">6x Snowflake Partner of the Year (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.phdata.io/blog/phdata-awarded-2025-fivetran-partner-of-the-year/">Fivetran</a>, <a href="https://www.phdata.io/blog/phdata-awarded-dbt-labs-2025-partner-of-the-year/">dbt</a>, Atlation, and <a href="https://www.phdata.io/blog/phdata-awarded-2025-aws-design-partner-of-the-year/">AWS</a> Partner of the Year</li> <li>#1 Partner in Snowflake Advanced Certifications</li> <li>600+ Expert Cloud Certifications (Sigma, AWS, Azure, Dataiku, etc)</li> </ul> <p>Recognized as an award-winning workplace in the <a href="https://www.phdata.io/blog/phdata-named-one-of-the-2025-best-places-to-work-by-the-minneapolis-st-paul-business-journal/">US</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/phdata_we-are-thrilled-to-announce-that-phdata-has-activity-7313364620361023488-dLbY/?utm_medium=ios_app&rcm=ACoAACHsnsAB3KhebxJJDcDQXo4DYIRLe3MzoXE&utm_source=social_share_send&utm_campaign=copy_link">India</a>, and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/phdata_phdata-careers-latam-activity-7390039860918747136-bk15/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&rcm=ACoAACHsnsAB3KhebxJJDcDQXo4DYIRLe3MzoXE">LATAM</a></p></div><p>This is a highly client-facing role. You will operate as a hybrid Engagement Lead + delivery leader for AI and data programs, accountable for both execution and client outcomes. You will be the “one hand to shake”, orchestrating multi-geo phData teams and partners; and ensuring technical delivery translates into measurable business impact. </p> <p><strong>Core Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead, and be accountable for the success of complex AI and data programs, serving as primary point of contact for client sponsors and partners.</li> <li>Partner closely with technical delivery leads and execution teams to drive success and measurable client outcomes.</li> <li>Translate client strategy into clear roadmaps and integrated delivery plans, balancing pace, quality, and risk across multi-geo teams.</li> <li>Own and actively manage scope across all parties involved. Own or co-own engagement financials (budget, burn, margins, forecasting), early risk/variance management using delivery metrics (e.g., burn, velocity, adoption, value realization), associated communication, and change control as necessary.</li> <li>Build strong, trust-based relationships with senior client and partner business and technology stakeholders.</li> <li>Navigate ambiguity, conflicting priorities, and tough trade-offs with calm, data-informed recommendations.</li> <li>Coordinate effectively with ecosystem partners (e.g., Snowflake, ISVs) to align roadmaps, funding, and delivery.</li> <li>Shape a healthy, inclusive delivery culture by setting sustainable operating rhythms and coaching PMs/Delivery Leads/consultants.</li> <li>Contribute to the ongoing iteration and refinement of existing phData processes and methodologies.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li>Executive-facing client leadership: Track record working directly with executive stakeholders; excellent written and verbal communication, including concise status and executive storytelling.</li> <li>Consulting & engagement leadership: Significant consulting experience leading complex technology programs and owning delivery outcomes.</li> <li>Program/delivery management: Deep experience with multi-workstream initiatives (ideally data platforms, analytics, cloud, AI/ML) and strong command of Agile/iterative delivery.</li> <li>Commercial & financial ownership: Experience managing budget, margin, and commercial risk on services engagements and comfort discussing trade-offs with internal and client leaders.</li> <li>Domain alignment: Familiarity with modern data stacks (e.g., Snowflake, AWS/Azure/GCP, modern BI, ML platforms), including risks and trade-offs.</li> <li>Foundational: Prior experience leading remote, multi-geo teams strongly preferred; Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.</li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">#LI-DNI</span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p style="text-align: left;">phData celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our approach helps us to build a winning team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities. So, regardless of how your diversity expresses itself, you can find a home here at phData. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at People Operations.</p></div>

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