Lead client engagements to assess business challenges, define enterprise data and AI strategies, develop roadmaps, guide solution design and delivery, provide technical leadership and mentoring, and support practice growth via presales and thought leadership.
At Wipfli, people count.
At Wipfli, our people are core to everything we do-the catalyst behind our ability to create exceptional impact and extraordinary results.
We believe in flexibility. We focus on relationships. We encourage each individual to follow their own path.
People truly matter and they feel it. For those looking to make a difference and find a professional home, Wipfli offers a career-defining opportunity.
Position Overview
Wipfli is seeking a Enterprise Data & AI Strategy Consultant to join our Enterprise Data practice and help organizations transform the way they leverage data, analytics, and emerging AI technologies.
This role is ideal for a technology consulting professional who enjoys translating business challenges into practical data and technology solutions. You will partner directly with clients to assess their current state, recommend future-state strategies, build data and AI roadmaps, and guide organizations through complex digital transformation initiatives.
The ideal candidate combines strong consulting skills, broad technical knowledge across modern data platforms, and the ability to confidently lead conversations with business and technology stakeholders. While technical depth is important, success in this role comes from helping clients understand their options and guiding them toward the right solution for their business.
Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications
Preferred Experience
Benjamin Dzanic, from our recruiting team, will be guiding you through this process. Visit his LinkedIn page to connect!
#LI-REMOTE #LI-BD1
Additional Details:
Wipfli is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All candidates will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identify, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Wipfli is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or participate in our recruiting process, please send us an email at [email protected]
Wipfli values fair, transparent, and competitive compensation, considering each candidate's unique skills and experiences. The estimated base pay range for this role is $129,000 to $174,000, with offers typically not made at the maximum, allowing for future salary increases. The actual salary at the time of offer depends on business related factors like location, skills, experience, training/education, licensure, certifications, business needs, current associate pay, and relevant employment laws.
Individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, subject to participation rules and based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual and Firm performance.
Wipfli cares about our associates and offers a variety of benefits to support their well-being. Highlights include 8 health plan options (both HMO & PPO plans), dental and vision coverage, opportunity to enroll in HSA with potential Firm contribution and an Employee Assistance Program. Other benefits include firm-sponsored basic life and short and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) savings plan & profit share as well as Firm matching contribution, well-being incentive, education & certification assistance, flexible time off, family care leave, parental leave, family formation benefits, cell phone reimbursement, and travel rewards. Voluntary benefit offerings include critical illness & accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal, long-term care, pet insurance, ID theft protection, and supplemental life/AD&D. Eligibility for all benefits programs is dependent on annual hours expectation, position status/level and location.
"Wipfli" is the brand name under which Wipfli LLP and Wipfli Advisory LLC and its respective subsidiary entities provide professional services. Wipfli LLP and Wipfli Advisory LLC (and its respective subsidiary entities) practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. Wipfli LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients, and Wipfli Advisory LLC provides tax and business consulting services to its clients. Wipfli Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.
At Wipfli, our people are core to everything we do-the catalyst behind our ability to create exceptional impact and extraordinary results.
We believe in flexibility. We focus on relationships. We encourage each individual to follow their own path.
People truly matter and they feel it. For those looking to make a difference and find a professional home, Wipfli offers a career-defining opportunity.
Position Overview
Wipfli is seeking a Enterprise Data & AI Strategy Consultant to join our Enterprise Data practice and help organizations transform the way they leverage data, analytics, and emerging AI technologies.
This role is ideal for a technology consulting professional who enjoys translating business challenges into practical data and technology solutions. You will partner directly with clients to assess their current state, recommend future-state strategies, build data and AI roadmaps, and guide organizations through complex digital transformation initiatives.
The ideal candidate combines strong consulting skills, broad technical knowledge across modern data platforms, and the ability to confidently lead conversations with business and technology stakeholders. While technical depth is important, success in this role comes from helping clients understand their options and guiding them toward the right solution for their business.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with clients to assess business challenges, define data and AI strategies, and develop roadmaps that support organizational goals.
- Lead client-facing engagements focused on data architecture, analytics, governance, modernization, and emerging AI solutions.
- Guide solution design and delivery efforts by collaborating with consultants, engineers, and architects to implement scalable data and analytics solutions.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to client stakeholders, presenting recommendations, facilitating strategic discussions, and helping drive technology decisions.
- Provide technical leadership through project planning, solution reviews, mentoring, and support of best practices across the Enterprise Data team.
- Contribute to practice growth through innovation, presales support, thought leadership, and continuous learning in modern data and AI technologies.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Business, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- 7+ years of experience within a consulting, professional services, or enterprise technology environment.
- Experience leading client-facing technology, data, analytics, or digital transformation engagements.
- Strong ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both business and technical stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience guiding strategy discussions and helping clients make technology decisions.
- Strong problem-solving and relationship-building skills.
Preferred Experience
- Experience working with Microsoft Fabric, Snowflake, Azure, Databricks, or similar modern cloud data platforms.
- Experience with enterprise data management, data warehousing, analytics, or business intelligence solutions.
- Exposure to AI-enabled business solutions, data agents, copilots, or emerging generative AI technologies.
- Experience developing data governance, analytics, or modernization roadmaps.
- Professional certifications related to cloud platforms, analytics, or data technologies.
Benjamin Dzanic, from our recruiting team, will be guiding you through this process. Visit his LinkedIn page to connect!
#LI-REMOTE #LI-BD1
Additional Details:
Wipfli is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All candidates will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identify, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Wipfli is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or participate in our recruiting process, please send us an email at [email protected]
Wipfli values fair, transparent, and competitive compensation, considering each candidate's unique skills and experiences. The estimated base pay range for this role is $129,000 to $174,000, with offers typically not made at the maximum, allowing for future salary increases. The actual salary at the time of offer depends on business related factors like location, skills, experience, training/education, licensure, certifications, business needs, current associate pay, and relevant employment laws.
Individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, subject to participation rules and based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual and Firm performance.
Wipfli cares about our associates and offers a variety of benefits to support their well-being. Highlights include 8 health plan options (both HMO & PPO plans), dental and vision coverage, opportunity to enroll in HSA with potential Firm contribution and an Employee Assistance Program. Other benefits include firm-sponsored basic life and short and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) savings plan & profit share as well as Firm matching contribution, well-being incentive, education & certification assistance, flexible time off, family care leave, parental leave, family formation benefits, cell phone reimbursement, and travel rewards. Voluntary benefit offerings include critical illness & accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal, long-term care, pet insurance, ID theft protection, and supplemental life/AD&D. Eligibility for all benefits programs is dependent on annual hours expectation, position status/level and location.
"Wipfli" is the brand name under which Wipfli LLP and Wipfli Advisory LLC and its respective subsidiary entities provide professional services. Wipfli LLP and Wipfli Advisory LLC (and its respective subsidiary entities) practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. Wipfli LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients, and Wipfli Advisory LLC provides tax and business consulting services to its clients. Wipfli Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.
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