Lead Data Management Consultant

PlanIT Group

Richmond, VA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Architectural Analysis, Architectural Design, Business Skills, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Consulting, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Data Lake, Data Management, Data Warehousing, DevOps, Dimensional Modeling, Ecosystems, Finance, Financial Services, Freddie Mac (FHLMC), Government, Leadership, Management Consulting, Metadata, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Windows Azure, Power BI, Problem Solving Skills, Project Management Professional (PMP), Public Housing, Quality Management, Scrum Project Management and Software Development, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Technical Strategy
LOCATION
Richmond, VA
POSTED
Today
Overview
We are seeking a Lead Data Management Consultant to lead the strategy, design, and execution of a modern data management and analytics transformation for a housing-focused financial services organization.
This role combines strategic advisory, technical leadership, and hands-on delivery to implement a cloud-based (Microsoft Azure) data ecosystem that enhances decision-making, operational performance, and delivery of housing programs.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in data management and governance, strong Microsoft data platform experience, and domain knowledge in housing finance (Freddie Mac, Client, or similar institutions).

Key Responsibilities
• Lead enterprise data strategy, governance frameworks, and architecture design
• Drive delivery across discovery, POC, and enterprise rollout phases
• Lead Agile/Scrum delivery teams and ensure iterative value delivery
• Architect solutions using Azure Synapse, Data Factory, Data Lake, and Power BI
• Design scalable data pipelines, data warehouses, and analytics layers
• Implement data governance, quality, and metadata management frameworks
• Serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams
• Apply housing finance domain expertise to align data solutions with business needs

Required Qualifications
• 8–12+ years of experience in data management, data engineering, or consulting
• Proven experience leading enterprise data transformation initiatives
• Strong hands-on expertise with Microsoft Azure data platform technologies
• Experience in housing finance (Freddie Mac, Client, or similar)
• Expertise in data governance, architecture, and analytics
• Strong stakeholder and client engagement skills

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with Data Vault or dimensional modeling
• Agile delivery experience
• Public sector or housing agency experience
• Certifications: Azure, CDMP, PMP, Scrum
• Experience with Azure DevOps and modern data engineering practices

Key Competencies
• Strategic and technical leadership
• Ability to bridge business and technology stakeholders
• Strong communication and executive presence
• Problem-solving and solution design mindset

What Success Looks Like
• Delivery of a scalable Azure-based data platform
• Reduced manual reporting and faster access to insights
• Established data governance and quality practices
• Improved analytics and decision-making for housing programs

About the Company

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PlanIT Group

PLANIT Group is a fast-growing global technology consulting firm dedicated to delivering innovative solutions to our clients that drive results. We collaborate with our partners and customers to help them improve performance, efficiency, and quality. Our team delivers innovative solutions and services - including management consulting, systems integration, ERP solutions, enterprise architecture, communications, and infrastructure services. We focus on delivering value and driving increased productivity and efficiencies for our clients’ mission. Our extensive experience in the Federal, Defense, Intelligence, State, Local, Healthcare and Commercial industries delivers proven results and accelerated benefits.

Clients engage PLANIT for our expertise, innovative approach, and our exceptional team. We promote a creative, client-centric work environment and culture, striving to provide challenging and rewarding opportunities for our company’s employees and partners. Integrity and innovation are the core principles of our company philosophy. Our customers engage us to create solutions to complex mission challenges, and PLANIT delivers. For more information, visit http://www.planitgroup.com/. Innovation. Integration. Integrity.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Government and Military
WEBSITE
https://www.planitgroup.com/