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Data Strategy Lead

JCW Group

Posted: 04/06/2026 Location: Sunnyvale, California, United States Job type: Contract


JCW has partnered with a leading enterprise technology company seeking a Data Strategy Lead for a 3- 6 month contract engagement sitting within their Digital Transformation Office. This person will own the development and execution of an enterprise-wide data strategy tied directly to the company's broader digital transformation agenda, operating at a true 50/50 split between business strategy and data execution.

The ideal candidate is someone who brings serious project management chops alongside a strong point of view on data operating models. You've led large-scale data or digital transformation initiatives inside complex, enterprise-level organizations, and you know how to move from ambiguity to action. You can talk to engineers, influence executives, and translate data strategy into clear narratives that drive real change. A background in enterprise tech is strongly preferred.

US Citizens or Green Card holders onl y.

Key Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in data engineering, data strategy, or digital transformation
  • Demonstrated experience leading large-scale data or digital transformation initiatives end-to-end within an enterprise organization
  • Deep fundamentals in data engineering, including how data is structured, modeled, and managed at scale
  • Hands-on experience designing data operating models and enterprise data governance frameworks
  • Proficiency in SQL; experience with Snowflake preferred; SAP and Power BI a plus
  • Working knowledge of AI and ML, including identifying use cases and embedding them into business processes
  • Strong program and project management skills across a global, cross-functional environment
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to influence at every level without direct authority
  • Ability to translate complex technical concepts clearly for non-technical audiences.



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