Business Analyst / PMO – Data Strategy Execution (Finance)

Description

Technical Business Analyst

PMO - Data Strategy Execution

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work-guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity-are why our people love working at A&M.

The Team

We are seeking a Business Analyst / PMO with a strong foundation in enterprise data management to support the execution of our data strategy. This hybrid role blends program management, business analysis, and data domain expertise to oversee and coordinate complex data initiatives across the organization. The successful candidate will be instrumental in ensuring projects stay on track, align with strategic goals, and deliver business value.

How you will contribute

Program Oversight & Execution

• Track and manage budgets, timelines, deliverables, and interdependencies across multiple data-centric initiatives.
• Maintain detailed program plans, issue logs, RAID logs, and resource trackers.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including data engineering, governance, architecture, and business stakeholders.

Data Strategy & Frameworks

• Support the development and rollout of enterprise data governance models, integration plans, operating frameworks, and RACI diagrams.
• Assist in defining and documenting data ownership, stewardship roles, and organizational structures supporting data capabilities.
• Ensure all efforts are aligned with the broader data strategy roadmap and maturity targets.

Stakeholder Support & Communication

• Prepare clear, compelling executive updates, PowerPoint presentations, and program-level status reports.
• Translate complex data topics into business-relevant messaging for senior stakeholders.
• Support stakeholder alignment across federated business units and technical teams.

Execution & Risk Management

• Monitor and flag project risks, blockers, and dependencies across the data program.
• Ensure key milestones are met and escalate issues as needed.
• Help prioritize work across data initiatives based on strategic value and resource capacity.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in data strategy execution, enterprise data governance, or data management programs.
• Strong familiarity with data warehousing, master data management (MDM), metadata, and data quality initiatives.
• 4-8 years in business analysis, PMO, or project coordination roles-ideally in data-heavy environments.
• Skilled in financial tracking, stakeholder management, and program-level coordination.
• Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and project tracking tools (e.g., Smartsheet, JIRA, MS Project).
• Ability to connect business priorities with technical solutions, ensuring data initiatives drive value.
• Experience working in federated or matrixed organizations a plus.

Your journey at A&M

We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person's unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.

We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.

Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings' fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages at rates determined periodically as well as a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive an annual discretionary contribution to their 401(k) retirement savings plan from Alvarez & Marsal. Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy-two (72) hours of sick time (prorated for part time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. The amount of vacation and personal days available varies based on tenure and role type. Click here for more information regarding A&M's benefits programs.

The salary range is $90,000 - $110,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.