Director, Data Analytics & AI

At Pioneer Management Consulting, we believe people are at the heart of every successful transformation. We started Pioneer in 2009 with a simple idea : create jobs people love, serve companies we admire, and fund start-ups that are driving innovative good in the world. Built on our three core values; Humble, Hungry, Connected, we deliver world-class consulting with small-town heart and hustle. We are an elite team of problem solvers who unabashedly love business.

We partner with clients to solve critical business challenges while fostering environments where individuals and teams can thrive. Team Pioneer brings curiosity, empathy, and expertise to every interaction, ensuring that change is not only implemented but embraced. When you join Pioneer, you become part of a collaborative, supportive community dedicated to making a real difference. We’re a team of moms, dads, coaches, explorers, and creators who do meaningful work together.

As Director of Data, Analytics & AI, you will lead and shape Pioneer’s integrated data, analytics, and AI practice by delivering high-impact client solutions and scaling capabilities across the firm. You will play a pivotal role in shaping offerings, refining strategy, driving business development, and building a world-class team. This role blends technical expertise, strategic vision, and leadership to position Pioneer as a trusted consulting partner across the full spectrum of data, analytics, and AI.

Responsibilities

Deliver Early Client Impact

• Lead the successful delivery of Pioneer’s data, analytics, and AI engagements, applying modern solutions to solve complex client challenges.
• Demonstrate clear business value through hands-on execution, actionable insights, and close client collaboration.

Build and Develop the Team

Shape Integrated Offerings

Refine Our Strategy

Drive Business Development

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Innovation

Data, Analytics & Technology Integration

Requirements

Technical Expertise :

Consulting Mindset : Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions, with an emphasis on clear communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving. Responsible for driving practice performance by managing consultant utilization, aligning staffing with project demands, and ensuring teams consistently meet or exceed practice financial and delivery satisfaction targets.

Builder’s Spirit : Y ou enjoy creating — not just maintaining — and thrive in fast-paced environments where curiosity, experimentation, and collaboration are key.

Ethical Awareness : Working knowledge of responsible practices across data governance, security standards, privacy requirements, and responsible AI.

Bonus Points If You Also Bring :

Benefits

Pioneer is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes meaningful time off and paid holidays, parental leave, 401(k) including employer match, tuition reimbursement, and a broad range of health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, long and short-term disability, etc.

The estimated salary range for this role is $150,000 - $220,000 annually. This range is unique to every candidate, and is based on skillset, years of experience, and breadth of knowledge. This may differ from location to location. Bonuses and other incentives are awarded at the Company's discretion and are based upon individual contributions and overall company performance.