Key Responsibilities
Client Delivery
Own and drive account strategy, delivery, and growth for a portfolio of strategic, industry-focused accounts, creating and executing long-term growth plans aligned to client goals and phData’s capabilities.
Translate client business objectives and AI & Data goals into strategic programs spanning data platforms, pipelines, governance, analytics, and AI, in partnership with data engineering, analytics, and ML teams.
Ensure engagements across your portfolio are delivered on time, within scope, and with strong profitability and measurable business value, maintaining ~40% utilization to stay close to delivery and client outcomes.
Collaboration & Leadership
Collaborate with cross-functional partners across Go-to-Market, Delivery, Finance, Product, and Partner teams to align on account health, project success, and future opportunity.
Provide strategic leadership during executive meetings, workshops, QBRs, and roadmap discussions, positioning phData as a trusted advisor to both business and IT stakeholders.
Ensure high-quality deliverables by staying engaged with delivery teams, reviewing performance metrics, and driving governance, risk management, and issue resolution across accounts.
Partner with ecosystem providers (e.g., Anthropic, Snowflake, AWS) to design and execute joint account strategies that bring added value to clients and accelerate portfolio growth.
Practice & Firm Contribution
Contribute to internal initiatives such as industry playbooks, account planning frameworks, sales enablement materials, and patterns for driving AI & Data outcomes in your verticals.
Represent phData professionally at industry events, conferences, and panels, helping elevate our presence and reputation in Restaurant/Hospitality, Technology, and other priority sectors.
Share best practices, deal learnings, and client insights to help improve phData’s client engagement model, forecasting, and overall delivery excellence.
Additional Responsibilities
Act as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, shaping roadmaps, influencing strategic decisions, and guiding long-term initiatives.
Mentor and coach team members, fostering a culture of learning, feedback, and continuous improvement.
Help define and refine practice standards, reusable assets, and delivery frameworks.
About You
You are a client-focused, strategic account leader and trusted advisor who enjoys working in a fast-paced, outcomes-driven environment. You are a value-driven communicator, relationship builder, and strategic thinker who is comfortable operating in distributed, global teams and partnering with colleagues across time zones to drive complex, high-impact work.
Required Qualifications
Experience
10+ years of experience in consulting or similar data-driven verticals, including ownership of strategic account portfolios and revenue targets in the $10–20M+ range.
Technical / Functional Skills
Hands-on experience collaborating with data engineering, analytics, and ML teams to design, sell, and oversee implementation of modern data solutions (data platforms, pipelines, governance, analytics, and AI).
Proven ability to own revenue and profitability across a portfolio of strategic accounts, delivering growth through both net-new and expansion work.
Consulting / Delivery Skills
Experience delivering projects for external or internal clients in a professional services or consulting environment.
Ability to break down complex problems into structured, actionable steps and drive them through to completion.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, including experience leading executive-level conversations and influencing cross-functional stakeholders.
Collaboration & Ownership
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within matrixed, distributed, and cross-functional teams across Sales, Delivery, Product, and Partners.
Proven track record of building and sustaining CxO and senior executive relationships, influencing strategic roadmaps across both IT and business stakeholders.
Willingness and ability to travel up to 50%, depending on client needs and business priorities, while taking full ownership of account outcomes.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred qualifications help candidates stand out but are not required for success in this role.
Experience in the Restaurant/Hospitality and/or Financial Services sectors, with meaningful exposure to data, analytics, or AI-driven transformation.
Hands-on experience with cloud data platforms and ecosystems (e.g., Snowflake, AWS, Databricks, Anthropic) and familiarity with modern data architectures and use cases.
Prior experience working in global or remote teams and partnering across US and other regions.
Contributions to communities, speaking, writing, or internal accelerators (e.g., industry events, thought leadership, or sales/solutions playbooks) are a plus.
Why phData?
Impactful Work: Partner with leading organizations on meaningful data & AI initiatives.
Collaborative Culture: Work with a supportive, high-performing global team that values transparency, autonomy, and continuous improvement.
Growth Opportunities: Access to challenging projects, mentorship, and structured development pathways.
Values-Driven: We prioritize doing the right thing for our clients, our teams, and our community.
Benefits at phData
US
Remote-First Work Environment
401k plan with company match
Dental and Vision insurance
Home Office Equipment Stipend
Annual stipend for Learning and Development
Competitive comp, excellent benefits, Flexible PTO plus 10 Holidays (and other cool perks)
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.
