Engagement Manager - Analytics ConsultingStraive • Calgary, AB, CA

Engagement Manager - Analytics Consulting

Straive • Calgary, AB, CA

1 day ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Talent Acquisition - Senior Executive | North America & LatAm at Straive | Quality over Quantity

Job Title : Engagement Manager - Analytics Consulting

Type : FTE

Role Overview

We are seeking an Engagement Manager based in Calgary to lead and coordinate data analytics and AI engagements for strategic enterprise clients.

This is a business-facing role with significant exposure to senior client stakeholders. You will be responsible for understanding client needs, shaping problem statements, translating business questions into analytical workstreams, and orchestrating delivery across technical and business teams.

The ideal candidate is :

Strong on business acumen and knowledge (business value drivers, operations and KPIs)
Able to quickly learn new industries and business domains
Fluent in working with data & analytics teams , even if not a hands‑on data scientist
Highly proficient with PowerPoint and Excel for story lining, analysis, and client‑ready deliverables

Client & Stakeholder Management

Serve as the primary day‑to‑day contact for assigned client engagements.

Engage with both business and technology stakeholders to understand objectives, constraints, and success metrics.

Translate unstructured client questions into clear problem statements, hypotheses, and analytical workplans.

Facilitate regular status reviews, steering meetings, and working sessions ; manage expectations around scope, timelines, and risks.

Engagement Planning & Delivery

Define and manage engagement charters, delivery plans, and milestones across multiple workstreams.

Coordinate work between data engineers, data scientists, solution architects, and business SMEs to ensure aligned, timely delivery.

Ensure outputs (analyses, dashboards, prototypes, models) are tied to tangible business outcomes and clearly communicated.

Develop a deep understanding of client business processes, KPIs, and value drivers (e.g., operational efficiency, cost savings, risk reduction, revenue uplift).

Break down business problems into structured analytical components and define data, methods, and tools required.

Collaborate with technical teams to shape solution approaches , validate feasibility, and refine scope.

Account Growth & Thought Leadership

Identify new opportunity areas where data, analytics, and AI can deliver incremental value for existing clients.

Support senior leaders with proposals, SOWs, and roadmap development .

Contribute to internal playbooks and accelerators by codifying learnings, templates, and best practices from engagements.

Desired Skills & Experience

7+ years of experience in strategy consulting, analytics, and / or technology‑enabled transformation roles.

Strong business understanding and ability to quickly learn new industry verticals and business functions .

Demonstrated experience managing client projects or workstreams , preferably involving data, analytics, or digital transformation.

Proven ability to structure and drive problem‑solving in ambiguous environments.

Experience working closely with data / analytics teams (data scientists, data engineers, BI teams).

High proficiency in PowerPoint (storylining, executive presentations) and Excel (analyses, scenarios, simple models).

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, especially with senior business and technology stakeholders.

Nice to Have

Prior experience at a consulting firms (e.g., MBB, Big four, others).

Experience in oil & gas, utilities, energy infrastructure, or industrial sectors .

An MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is a plus but not required.

This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities, duties, or activities that are required. Responsibilities, duties, and / or activities may change, or new ones may be added at any time with or without notice.

If you are a motivated professional with a passion for delivering impactful solutions, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to be part of a dynamic and forward‑thinking team at Straive.

Work Model

Mode : Hybrid (client on‑site + remote, as required by project and client needs)

Occasional travel to other client or Straive locations may be required

About Straive

Straive is a global leader in enterprise‑grade data analytics and AI solutions, committed to empowering businesses across various industries with cutting‑edge technology and expert insights. Backed by EQT, a top private equity firm, we are uniquely positioned to drive innovation through significant investments and an entrepreneurial spirit.

Our core focus is on delivering advanced Data Analytics & AI Solutions. By combining sophisticated technology with subject matter expertise, we deliver material impact on our clients' topline and streamline their operations. We specialize in providing tailored solutions across financial services, CPG, legal, pharma, life sciences, retail, energy and logistics, helping them build robust data analytics and AI capabilities.

With a client base spanning 30 countries. This global presence enables us to offer localized expertise with a worldwide perspective.

Join Straive

Join Straive to be part of a dynamic team at the forefront of data analytics and AI innovation. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to transformative projects, supported by significant investments and an entrepreneurial drive fueled by our partnership with EQT.

Equal Opportunity Employer statement

“Straive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear : there shall be no discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage / civil partnership, pregnancy / maternity, or sexual orientation.

We are an inclusive organization and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.”

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Business Consulting and Services

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