Data Strategist - M&A (US Remote)

Job Description We're looking for a high-velocity Data Strategist to serve as the 'Value Architect' for our global M&A engine. This isn't just about moving tables—it's about building the financial and technical blueprint that scales our data ecosystem every time we bring a new company into the fold. Reporting directly to the Head of Enterprise Data Intelligence, you'll own the end-to-end integration roadmap, from modeling Day‑1 migration costs to negotiating the long‑term prioritization of BI and Master Data workstreams with business leads. If you're a data‑fluent MBA or consultant who wants to sit at the intersection of Growth, Finance, and Enterprise Tech, this is your chance to drive the strategy behind our most high‑profile acquisitions. Acquisition Backlog & Prioritization Act as the primary liaison between the Enterprise Data Intelligence team and business unit leaders to manage the M&A integration queue. You will: Facilitate the 'intake' of new data integration requests. Rank and prioritize the backlog of acquired entities for DWH, BI, and MDM integration based on business impact, technical readiness, and resource capacity. Integration Financial Modeling Develop the comprehensive 'Cost-to-Integrate' models. You will forecast hosting expenses, licensing, and labor costs for migrating acquired data into our Enterprise Data Warehouse, Master Data Models, and Business Intelligence tools. Phased Roadmap Orchestration Drive the 'Data Playbook' for all new acquisitions: Immediate DWH migration and infrastructure cost‑modeling. Alignment of BI tools and reporting standards. Master Data Management (MDM) integration following data profiling and cleansing. Budgetary Liaison Serve as the primary point of contact for the Head of EDI to ensure all M&A data work is accurately represented in the broader IT budget and corporate due diligence estimates. Cross-Functional Coordination Partner with cross‑functional teams and business stakeholders to track integration milestones and adjust financial forecasts as application landscapes change. Preferred Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field. Advanced Degree: MBA from a top‑tier business school is highly preferred. Experience: 5+ years of professional experience in Consulting, Corporate Strategy, FP&A, Data Operations, Private Equity, or related fields. M&A Exposure: Prior experience in due diligence, post‑merger integration (PMI), or working within a Private Equity portfolio company. Technical Literacy: Familiarity with modern data stack tools and the ability to interpret data profiling results (AWS, SQL, Tableau, etc). Financial Modeling: Demonstrated experience building complex financial models (TCO, ROI, or Budget Forecasting). Data Lifecycle Knowledge: Functional understanding of the journey from raw data to business value (Data Warehousing, BI/Reporting, and MDM). Strategic Prioritization: Experience using Value-Based Prioritization frameworks to manage a large project backlog or product roadmap. Industry Background: Experience in IT within a high‑growth or acquisitive organization. Project Leadership: Proven track record of managing cross‑functional projects with multiple stakeholders and competing deadlines. Communication: Exceptional ability to translate technical data concepts into business‑friendly language for executive‑level presentations. Target Base Salary Range $130,000 USD - $150,000 USD Note Candidates in Chicago working on a hybrid schedule is preferred. Basic Requirements Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of IT professional experience Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position. Travel Requirements Under 25% Relocation Provided None Position Type Experienced Referral PaymentPlan No U.S. Benefits Incentive Bonus Plans Medical, Dental, Vision benefits 401K with Company Match 10 Paid Holidays Generous Paid Time Off Packages Employee Stock Purchase Plan Paid Parental & Family Leave and more! EEO Statement Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally‑protected characteristic. Inclusion Statement We're committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete the Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you. #J-18808-Ljbffr