Data Consulting Manager

About the Job

Do you think like a management consultant, thrive in a high-growth environment, and can't stop thinking about the intersection of data, technology, and business strategy? Are you the person clients turn to when the problem is complex, the stakes are high, and the path forward isn't obvious yet?

With over 2,000 employees, 36 offices on five continents, and world-class clients like Samsung, L'Oréal, and Mattel, Artefact is a consulting firm that transforms data into measurable value and business impact. We've recently launched in the US with offices in NYC and Los Angeles - and we want you to join us as a cornerstone of our founding team.

Who We Are

Founded and headquartered in Paris, Artefact is a next-generation consulting firm specializing in data, analytics, and AI consulting - dedicated to transforming data into business impact across the entire value chain of organizations. We don't just advise; we build, implement, and deliver results our clients can measure.

We have 2,000 employees across 36 offices focused on accelerating digital transformation for some of the world's most recognizable brands. Our state-of-the-art data technologies, lean AI agile methodologies, and cohesive teams of elite business consultants, data analysts, data scientists, data engineers, and digital experts are all laser-focused on delivering real value to every client. We design data-driven solutions tailored to each client's specific needs - always conceived with a business-first mindset and delivered with tangible, measurable results. Our expertise is built on deep AI knowledge acquired through 1,000+ client engagements across the globe.

Find out more at artefact.com.

What You Will Be Doing

With the support of your project teams, you will carry out diverse projects and tasks, allowing you to be as close as possible to customer issues, impart your knowledge of data concepts and applications, and further develop your business and analytical skills. Our most successful Managers quickly gain additional responsibilities.

Key tasks include: 

• Manage a project autonomously (organize work in sub-stream and distribute the work fairly, set up team OKRs, provide visibility to client sponsors and build robust project planning anticipating deadlines, delays & risks)
• Structure mission deliverables (produce C-Level exec sum autonomously, write key presentation storyline with the partner's support, ensure deck meets Artefact quality standards)
• Make people under their influence progress (deliver precise feedback to the team to improve slides & decks: best practices, methodologies…, keep the team engaged and motivated, set SMART objectives, and evaluate team members properly)
• Maximize client NPS (build the client development strategy with the partner, detect client needs, put together farming proposals, pitch artefact..)  
• Defining client needs by conducting interviews with client teams and technology partners
• Helping build, formulate and present strategic data recommendations for clients
• Perform advanced data analysis and research to solve high-impact, strategic problems facing our clients
• Develop new business proposals to convert client prospects (content development on business-relevant topics (e.g. Artefact-published research, articles, and business cases)

What we are looking for 

We're looking for forward-thinkers who are poised to make an impact, are ready to help our clients in their digital and data journeys, and will help to position Artefact at the forefront of innovation and disruption. As someone who will help shape our U.S. office's growth, we need a consultant who's naturally curious, independent, team-oriented, and eager to learn. We'll give you the tools and training to be successful, and you'll come armed with the following:

• 5 - 7 years of full-time, client-facing work experience in consulting, media, marketing strategy, or another related field
• An entrepreneur mindset, meaning you always try to find a solution and always eager to learn new things
• You love data and think every company should take their decisions with facts 
• Undergraduate degree, preferably in Business, Marketing, Technology, or other areas related to our business.
• Knowledge of strategy consulting and/or digital marketing (within a start-up, agency, etc.) is highly desirable
• Demonstrated ability to engage with diverse team members; strong intercultural communication skills are a must
• Intermediate to advanced familiarity with Google Suite as well as Excel and PowerPoint
• Interest in digital, data, and the tech economy as a whole

Why You Should Join Us

At this stage in your career, you have options. Here's what makes Artefact different:

Real ownership, right away. We're building our US practice from the ground up, which means your contributions don't disappear into a bureaucracy - they shape the trajectory of an entire market.

Work that's actually at the frontier. Our clients aren't asking yesterday's questions. You'll be tackling problems where AI and advanced analytics are actively reshaping industries - and you'll be expected to lead that conversation.

A global network that makes you better. With 26 offices worldwide, you'll tap into methodologies, expertise, and colleagues across every major market. Our scale gives you resources; our culture gives you autonomy.

We are united by our values and strengthened by our hybrid expertise:

• There is always a way - We're builders, diggers, and makers. Ideas only count if they get executed.
• Client trust is won in the field - We show up where it matters, working side by side with our clients to solve what's real.
• If not used, it is useless - We build for adoption and impact. True brilliance is measured by what changes, not what's delivered.
• If not shared, our work is not done - Sharing knowledge is how we close the loop - for our clients and for each other.
• We learn every day - In a field moving at the speed of light, intellectual curiosity isn't optional. It's survival.

Compensation & Benefits

The estimated base compensation for this role starts at $140,000. Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, this role is eligible for a competitive benefits package.