Analytics Engineering - Principal - Chicago

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Principal to join our Value Orchestration Engineering (VOE) division. As a Principal, you will own client relationships and carry full accountability for engagement success.

Responsibilities

• Own client relationships, serving as the trusted point of ownership clients rely on for delivery and outcomes
• Partner with the Managing Director on account strategy, taking the lead on execution, internal mobilization, and identifying new growth opportunities within existing accounts
• Co-create new opportunities with clients by understanding their business deeply and connecting their priorities to solutions the firm can deliver
• Lead executive-level presentations, read-outs, and strategic conversations with C-suite clients, communicating a clear and credible point of view
• Navigate complex client situations with judgment, pushing back constructively when it serves the client and the relationship
• Carry full end-to-end accountability for engagement success across 3+ concurrent engagements, from scoping through delivery
• Provide the end-to-end thinking required to get work done internally and externally, removing obstacles and making the calls that keep engagements moving
• Prioritize effectively across competing demands, allocating your attention and the team's effort to what matters most
• Manage engagement economics and profitability across your portfolio, handling scope changes transparently and proactively
• Master Service Agreement, Sales Order, and Change Order documentation, with the ability to draft comprehensive scopes of work and management engagement risk
• Lead and develop teams of Engagement Managers, Associates, and Analysts, delegating effectively and coaching team members
• Provide consistent direction, timely and actionable feedback, and mentorship that builds independence and leadership in your direct reports
• Work with senior leadership to shape account targets and growth strategies
• Build trusted advisor relationships with sponsors, C-suite executives, and operating teams
• Identify cross-selling and up-selling opportunities across the existing client base
• Develop case studies with the business development group and represent the firm at relevant networking and industry events
• Expand expertise in a chosen industry, functional, or business domain
• Guide teams on approach and quality, drawing on enough technical fluency to make sound decisions and ask the right questions, while relying on specialists for hands-on execution
• Collaborate with data engineers, software engineers, data scientists, and AI engineers to deliver integrated solutions
• Stay current with industry trends and apply them to improve client outcomes
• Contribute to firm strategy and operational excellence initiatives

Requirements

• Necessary Qualifications:
• Master's degree in Business Analytics, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• 8-12 years of relevant experience, including a proven track record of leading client engagements and delivery teams (management consulting, professional services, value creation, or a comparable environment)
• Demonstrated ability to own senior client relationships and act as the primary point of delivery ownership for all key stakeholders
• Proven people leadership, with a track record of developing high-performing team members
• Strong business acumen and the ability to understand a client's business end to end and communicate about it credibly
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and executive-presentation skills
• Track record of contributing to business development and account growth
• Demonstrated ability to manage engagement economics and profitability
• Comfort operating in a data- and technology-driven environment, with enough fluency to guide teams and earn client trust (hands-on technical depth is a plus, not the primary requirement)
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Recognized expertise in a specific industry vertical
• Familiarity with private equity value creation playbooks and operating models
• Demonstrated ability to grow green field services revenue other than organic revenue growth through upselling active engagements
• Thought leadership presence through publications, speaking engagements, or industry recognition
• Working familiarity with data and analytics concepts sufficient to lead technical delivery teams

Benefits

• Competitive Total Compensation
• Restricted Stock Awards
• Visa Sponsorship
• 401k Plan with Employer Contributions
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Meal Reimbursement
• Gym Membership
• Commuter Benefits
• Relocation Assistance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Annual Quiet Week
• Firm Holidays
• Comprehensive Healthcare, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Gynecology, fertility, and family-building benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)/Health Savings Account (HSA) Plan
• Mental Health Support
• HealthAdvocate
• Disability Insurance
• Sick Days
• Flexible Work Policy