Manager - Solution Owner (Data, and AI)

About the role

The Solution Owner (Data, Technology & AI) will act as the "bridge" between executive strategy and technical execution for our enterprise clients. This role requires combining Agile program management with product strategy, effectively acting as multiple personas - The Translator, The Navigator, The Therapist, and The Air Traffic Controller.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex delivery management on client engagements, defining project roadmaps, financials, and timelines for multiple workstreams
• Define and work within an agile project governance framework, facilitating backlog refinement, sprint planning, and Scrum ceremonies to drive team velocity
• Act as the "Navigator", guiding the roadmap and anticipating risks to ensure the solution moves smoothly from idea to prototype to production
• Serve as the "Translator", converting business goals into actionable technical requirements and explaining technical constraints back to stakeholders
• Operate as an "Air Traffic Controller", managing cross-team dependencies, prioritizing work, and keeping delivery moving safely without collision
• Act as a "Therapist" for the project, listening deeply to stakeholders to cut through noise and identify the true business need behind the request
• Partner with Solution Architects and Engineers to align on technical strategy, understanding pipelines and models to validate the approach
• Manage quality assurance by defining success metrics, overseeing User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and manually validating data quality and model readiness

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in product ownership and technical program management
• Strong consulting background, ideally with experience in reputable consulting firms
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field (Business, Computer Science, Engineering) or equivalent demonstrable practical experience
• Strong ability to bridge the gap between non-technical stakeholders and engineering teams
• Experience operating in Data, Technology, or AI environments, with an understanding of data pipelines, advanced analytics, or other modern architecture
• Proficiency in Agile methodologies, including managing backlogs and leading ceremonies in rapid development cycles
• Prominent track record of stakeholder management, executive communication, and driving consensus
• Hands-on experience with requirement documentation, data validation, and UAT planning
• Self-driven, outcome-oriented, and able to serve as the single source of truth for a solution

Qualifications

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus
• PTO, holidays, and sabbatical program
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retail retirement plan with company match from day one
• Learning and professional development support
• Small-firm culture with direct access to leadership

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Experience with data pipelines and advanced analytics
• Proficiency in Agile methodologies
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus
• PTO, holidays, and sabbatical program
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retail retirement plan with company match from day one
• Learning and professional development support
• Small-firm culture with direct access to leadership

Pay

Competitive salary with performance-based bonus

Schedule

Full-time, remote position