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We are Wavestone. Energetic, solution-driven experts who focus as much on people as on performance and growth. Hand in hand, we share a deep desire to make a positive impact. We are an ambitious firm with a worldwide reach and an ever-expanding portfolio of clients, topics, and projects. In North America, Wavestone operates from hubs in New York City, Pittsburgh, Dallas and Toronto. We work closely with CEOs and technology leaders to optimize IT strategy, sourcing models, and business processes and are committed to building lasting partnerships with our clients.
Are you a true team player, living strong values? Are you a passionate learner, aiming to grow every day? Are you a driven go-getter, tackling challenges head-on? Then we could be the right fit for you. Join Wavestone and thrive in an environment that’s empowering, collaborative, and full of opportunities to turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s solutions – contributing to one or more of our core 4 capabilities:
Business Consulting | Business Strategy & Transformation, Organizational Effectiveness & Change Management, Operating Model Design & Agility, Program Leadership & Project Management, Marketing, Innovation, & Customer Experience
Technology Consulting | IT Strategy & CTO Advisory, Technology Delivery, Data & Artificial Intelligence, Software & Application: Development & Integration, SAP Consulting, Insurance/Reinsurance
Cybersecurity | Cyber Transformation Remediation, Cyber Defense & Recovery, Digital Identity, Audit & Incident Response, Product & Industrial Cybersecurity
Sourcing & Service Optimization | Global Services Strategy, IT & Business Process Services Outsourcing, Global In-House Center Support, Services Optimization, Sourcing Program Management
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Job DescriptionAs a Manager, Data Engineer at Wavestone, you will be expected to help address strategic as well as detailed client needs, specifically serving as a trusted advisor to C-level executives and be comfortable supporting and leading hands-on data projects with technical teams.
In this role you would be leading or supporting high-impact data transformation, data modernization and data initiatives to accelerate and enable AI solutions, bridging business strategy and technical execution. You will architect and deliver robust, scalable data solutions, while mentoring teams and helping to shape the firm’s data consulting offerings and skills. This role requires a unique blend of strategic vision, technical depth, and consulting leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead complex client engagements in data engineering, analytics, and digital transformation, from strategy through hands-on implementation.
- Advise C-level and senior stakeholders on data strategy, architecture, governance, and technology adoption to drive measurable business value.
- Architect and implement enterprise-scale data platforms, pipelines, and cloud-native solutions (Azure, AWS, Snowflake, Databricks, etc.).
- Oversee and optimize ETL/ELT processes, data integration, and data quality frameworks for large, complex organizations.
- Translate business objectives into actionable technical road maps, balancing innovation, scalability, and operational excellence.
- Mentor and develop consultants and client teams, fostering a culture of technical excellence, continuous learning, and high performance.
- Drive business development by shaping proposals, leading client pitches, and contributing to thought leadership and market offerings.
- Stay at the forefront of emerging technologies and industry trends in data engineering, AI/ML, and cloud platforms.
Key Competencies & Skills
- Strategic Data Leadership: Proven ability to set and execute data strategy, governance, and architecture at the enterprise level.
- Advanced Data Engineering: Deep hands-on experience designing, building, and optimizing data pipelines and architectures (Python, SQL, Spark, Databricks, Snowflake, Azure, AWS, etc.).
- Designing Data Models: Experience creating conceptual, logical, and physical data models that leverage different data modeling concepts and methodologies (normalization/denormalization, dimensional typing, data vault methodology, partitioning/embedding strategies, etc.) to meet solution requirements.
- Cloud Data Platforms: Expertise in architecting and deploying solutions on leading cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP, Snowflake).
- Data Governance & Quality: Mastery of data management, MDM, data quality, and regulatory compliance (e.g., IFRS17, GDPR).
- Analytics & AI Enablement: Experience enabling advanced analytics, BI, and AI/ML initiatives in complex environments.
- Executive Stakeholder Management: Ability to communicate and influence at the C-suite and senior leadership level.
- Project & Team Leadership: Demonstrated success managing project delivery, budgets, and cross-functional teams in a consulting context.
- Continuous Learning & Innovation: Commitment to staying ahead of industry trends and fostering innovation within teams.
Education
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field, or equivalent business experience.
Required experience
- 8+ years of experience in data engineering, data architecture, or analytics consulting, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management role.
- Demonstrated success in client-facing roles, ideally within a consulting or professional services environment.
- Advanced proficiency in Python, SQL, and modern data engineering tools (e.g., Spark, Databricks, Airflow).
- Experience with cloud data platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP, Snowflake).
- Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Data Analytics, Azure Data Engineer, Databricks, Snowflake) are a strong plus.
- Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to travel based on client need.
- Industry exposure: Deep experience in Insurance, Pharma, or Financial Services.
Our commitment: Wavestone’s Positive Way
At Wavestone, we believe our employees are our greatest ambassadors. By embodying our shared values, vision, mission, and corporate brand, you'll become a powerful force for positive change. We are united by a shared commitment to making a positive impact, no matter where we are. This is better defined by our value base, "The Positive Way," which serves as the glue that binds us together:
- Energetic - A positive attitude gives energy to lead projects to success. While we may not control the circumstances, we can always choose how we respond to them.
- Responsible - We act with integrity and take ownership of our decisions and actions, considering their impact around us.
- Together - We want to be a great team, not a team of greats. The team's strength is each individual member, each member's strength is the team.
We are Energetic, Responsible and Together!
Benefits
- Participation in corporate bonus program – base 15% for achieving baseline targets, paid at the end of June.
- Matching employee contributions to retirement plan (401k or RRSP) to a maximum of 4% of employee’s base salary
- 3 weeks paid vacation (AC/C) or 4 weeks paid vacation (SC and above) per calendar year (or pro rata for employees starting after January 1st)
- Vacation should be used within the calendar year with limited options to roll over remaining days into the first 3 months of the following year
- 10 days off for public holidays
- 5 sick days per year
- 5 training days available for personal advancement
- Company laptop and phone (transitioning from company provided iPhone to BYOD program that incorporates a monthly usage payment)
- Allowance to promote ergonomic and effective work from home infrastructure – dependent on individual needs
- Health benefits
- Enrollment in OHIP supplemental plan that seeks to align benefit options (where it makes sense and where economically practical) with US team e.g. dental, vision, LTD
- For employees who are required to work in a location with a different tax authority, Wavestone will support the filing and advance payment of any tax obligations – any tax refunds directly attributable from Wavestone payments should returned to Wavestone when received by the employee
Travel and Location
This full-time position is based in the province of Ontario, Canada. Travel requirements tend to fluctuate depends on your projects and client needs.
Additional information
Wavestone is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity as a core component of our culture. Our collective success depends heavily on the recruitment and inclusion of qualified professionals, regardless of individual characteristics such as race, ancestry, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran’s status, or any characteristic protected by law.
