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TELUS Digital Location: Work From Near (Hybrid) capacity out of Charlottesville, VA; Durham, NC; Columbus, OH; or Boston, MA, OR in a Work From Anywhere (Remote) capacity from within the U.S. Senior Manager is part of our Data & AI Advisory team at WillowTree. The Opportunity
We are seeking a Senior Manager, Data & AI Advisory with a rare blend of strategic vision and hands-on implementation expertise across
Master Data Management (MDM) ,
data quality ,
business rules engines , and
AI-enabled governance tools . You will guide clients from assessment to rollout, ensuring governance initiatives move from strategy decks into operational reality. Responsibilities
Governance Strategy and Execution: Lead end-to-end delivery of data governance initiatives, from current-state assessment through design, configuration, and deployment of MDM and data quality solutions. MDM Implementation: Define and implement MDM architectures across domains (customer, product, location, etc.), including match/merge logic, survivorship rules, golden record management, and integration with source/consumer systems. Business Rules Engine Configuration: Design and deploy rule sets for validation, standardization, hierarchy management, and workflow automation. Data Quality Deployment: Develop and implement data quality rules for profiling, cleansing, anomaly detection, and monitoring; establish automated dashboards and KPIs to track improvement over time. Platform and Vendor Leadership: Lead platform evaluations and tool selection for MDM, data quality, cataloging, and AI-enhanced governance; align with enterprise architecture, scalability, and budget. AI-Enabled Governance: Integrate AI/ML models into governance workflows (entity resolution, metadata inference, data tagging, intelligent stewardship). Roadmap and Rollout Planning: Define phased implementation plans with pilots, business alignment, change management, and success metrics for rollout. Stakeholder Leadership: Engage senior business and technical leaders to align implementation efforts with enterprise data goals; provide governance guidance during data modernization and platform migration. Qualifications
5+ years of experience in data governance, MDM, and enterprise data implementations Demonstrated success leading MDM implementations from configuration to go-live Hands-on experience with MDM tools (e.g., Informatica MDM, Reltio, Ataccama, Semarchy), data quality platforms, and rules engines Strong understanding of data stewardship, governance operating models, and policy enforcement Practical knowledge of AI’s role in data governance, including enrichment, classification, and automation Experience defining and deploying business rules frameworks for validation, matching, and standardization Strong grasp of data integration patterns, APIs, and architecture to embed governance tools across ecosystems Effective communicator with ability to lead cross-functional teams in complex enterprise environments Familiarity with regulatory requirements and data privacy laws (e.g., FOIP, GDPR, HIPAA) as they relate to master and reference data Bonus Points
Experience in regulated or public sector environments Exposure to AI governance frameworks or Responsible AI programs Working knowledge of data catalogs, data lineage, and metadata management tools Familiarity with data mesh or data fabric patterns and hybrid cloud governance models Equal Opportunity Employer
TELUS Digital is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, competence and performance without regard to any characteristic related to diversity. What We\'ll Offer
Healthcare benefits – Medical, Vision, Dental (including option for 100% coverage of individual employee medical premiums) Life & Disability Insurance 401K matching Flexible paid time off and paid company holidays Parental Leave Employee Assistance Program (EAP) And more! Compensation is based on various factors and is reviewed for market changes; TELUS Digital conducts regular compensation audits. USA Pay Range $150,000 — $175,000 USD Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Information Technology Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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Join to apply for the
Senior Manager, Data & AI Advisory
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TELUS Digital Location: Work From Near (Hybrid) capacity out of Charlottesville, VA; Durham, NC; Columbus, OH; or Boston, MA, OR in a Work From Anywhere (Remote) capacity from within the U.S. Senior Manager is part of our Data & AI Advisory team at WillowTree. The Opportunity
We are seeking a Senior Manager, Data & AI Advisory with a rare blend of strategic vision and hands-on implementation expertise across
Master Data Management (MDM) ,
data quality ,
business rules engines , and
AI-enabled governance tools . You will guide clients from assessment to rollout, ensuring governance initiatives move from strategy decks into operational reality. Responsibilities
Governance Strategy and Execution: Lead end-to-end delivery of data governance initiatives, from current-state assessment through design, configuration, and deployment of MDM and data quality solutions. MDM Implementation: Define and implement MDM architectures across domains (customer, product, location, etc.), including match/merge logic, survivorship rules, golden record management, and integration with source/consumer systems. Business Rules Engine Configuration: Design and deploy rule sets for validation, standardization, hierarchy management, and workflow automation. Data Quality Deployment: Develop and implement data quality rules for profiling, cleansing, anomaly detection, and monitoring; establish automated dashboards and KPIs to track improvement over time. Platform and Vendor Leadership: Lead platform evaluations and tool selection for MDM, data quality, cataloging, and AI-enhanced governance; align with enterprise architecture, scalability, and budget. AI-Enabled Governance: Integrate AI/ML models into governance workflows (entity resolution, metadata inference, data tagging, intelligent stewardship). Roadmap and Rollout Planning: Define phased implementation plans with pilots, business alignment, change management, and success metrics for rollout. Stakeholder Leadership: Engage senior business and technical leaders to align implementation efforts with enterprise data goals; provide governance guidance during data modernization and platform migration. Qualifications
5+ years of experience in data governance, MDM, and enterprise data implementations Demonstrated success leading MDM implementations from configuration to go-live Hands-on experience with MDM tools (e.g., Informatica MDM, Reltio, Ataccama, Semarchy), data quality platforms, and rules engines Strong understanding of data stewardship, governance operating models, and policy enforcement Practical knowledge of AI’s role in data governance, including enrichment, classification, and automation Experience defining and deploying business rules frameworks for validation, matching, and standardization Strong grasp of data integration patterns, APIs, and architecture to embed governance tools across ecosystems Effective communicator with ability to lead cross-functional teams in complex enterprise environments Familiarity with regulatory requirements and data privacy laws (e.g., FOIP, GDPR, HIPAA) as they relate to master and reference data Bonus Points
Experience in regulated or public sector environments Exposure to AI governance frameworks or Responsible AI programs Working knowledge of data catalogs, data lineage, and metadata management tools Familiarity with data mesh or data fabric patterns and hybrid cloud governance models Equal Opportunity Employer
TELUS Digital is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, competence and performance without regard to any characteristic related to diversity. What We\'ll Offer
Healthcare benefits – Medical, Vision, Dental (including option for 100% coverage of individual employee medical premiums) Life & Disability Insurance 401K matching Flexible paid time off and paid company holidays Parental Leave Employee Assistance Program (EAP) And more! Compensation is based on various factors and is reviewed for market changes; TELUS Digital conducts regular compensation audits. USA Pay Range $150,000 — $175,000 USD Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Information Technology Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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