Principal Solution Owner

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Solution Owner to join our Advisory practice. The Solution Owner will play a critical role in bridging the gap between our clients' business needs and our technical solutions. This individual will be responsible for the overall success of the solutions we deliver, ensuring they meet the desired outcomes and add value to our clients' businesses. Additionally, the Solution Owner will advise clients on best practices, shape the strategic vision for data platforms and products, and deliver transformative data solutions

Key Responsibilities:

Vision & Strategy

• Support the development and refinement of strategic roadmaps for client data platforms and products

• Identify opportunities for innovation within client data ecosystems

• Align data platform strategies with clients’ business objectives

• Guide cross-functional initiatives to accelerate data maturity and data-driven decision making for our clients

Customer Focus

• Collaborate with clients to understand and prioritize their data needs

• Transform business requirements into technical specifications for data platform solutions

• Create data solutions that deliver measurable value and ROI for clients and their customers

• Implement feedback systems to continuously improve client data platforms and products

Influence and Communication

• Cultivate trusted advisor relationships with key client stakeholders and leaders

• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences

• Guide and influence cross-functional teams

• Present data platform and product strategies and results

Planning and Execution

• Apply agile methodologies for data platform and product development

• Establish and operationalize Business, Customer, Product and Team KPIs and success metrics

• Coordinate resources, timelines, and deliverables both with the client and internally 

• Work closely with clients to understand their business objectives, challenges, and requirements, and help translate these into a clear project vision

• Support clients in developing, refining, and tracking KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) to ensure alignment with strategic goals 

• Build strong relationships and serve as the primary point of contact throughout the project lifecycle, consistently ensuring project outcomes align with client success metrics

• Lead the design and conceptualization of innovative solutions that address client needs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including business analysts, developers, and project managers to create comprehensive solution plans. Drive a data-driven product based approach to data investments (platform, product, application, services) 

• Oversee the implementation of solutions, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. Provide direction and guidance to project teams, ensuring alignment with client expectations and industry best practices

• Engage with key stakeholders to communicate project status, risks, and deliverables. Facilitate workshops and meetings to gather input and provide updates

• Ensure the quality and integrity of solutions by performing thorough testing, validation, and feedback collection. Implement improvements based on client feedback and evolving requirements

• Support the business development team in identifying new opportunities and contributing to proposal development. Participate in client pitches and presentations to showcase our capabilities and solutions

• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices. Share knowledge and insights with the team to foster continuous improvement and innovation

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, or related field. Master’s degree preferred

• Track record in product management, consulting or advisory roles focused on data platforms and products

• Experience building and guiding diverse technical and non-technical teams

• Experience with modern data platforms, tools, and complementary capabilities

• Proficient in analytics tools, with a strong understanding of data modeling techniques, semantic modeling, and modern AI applications to business problems

Skills:

• Understanding of agile methodologies and product development life cycles

• Ability to translate complex business needs into technical solutions

• Proven experience in solution ownership, product management, digital transformation, or a similar role within a consulting environment

• Knowledge of data, analytics and AI platforms, architecture, and governance

• Strong understanding of business functions and processes and the ability to translate them into technical requirements.

• Client relationship management and business development

• Strong Analytical and problem-solving skills 

• Ability to coach and mentor a team

• Understanding of change management principles and practices to oversee product and solution development in a way that supports organizational transformation

• Experience managing cross functional agile teams either directly or indirectly

• Excellent leadership, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

• Ability to manage the execution of multiple projects simultaneously, understanding the big picture, and work effectively under pressure

• Proficiency in AI-enabled execution, project management tools, and agile methodologies.

• Willingness to travel up to 50% or as needed to meet with clients

Why phData? We offer:

• Remote-First Work Environment

• Casual, award-winning small-business work environment

• Collaborative culture that prizes autonomy, creativity, and transparency

• Competitive comp, excellent benefits, 4 weeks PTO plus 10 Holidays (and other cool perks)

• Accelerated learning and professional development through advanced training and certifications