Company Description
McFadyen Digital is the leading advisor and implementer of eCommerce Marketplace solutions. During 15 years of implementing marketplaces, we’ve built dozens of platforms that cumulatively generate billions of dollars of gross merchandise value (GMV). We’re honored to have supported 10% of the Fortune 500 with their digital marketplace initiatives. Over 250 global brands like ABB, AB InBev, ACCO, Albertsons, American Red Cross, American Eagle Outfitters, US Army, US Agriculture Dept, (and many more) have entrusted their digital transformations to McFadyen. We operate global offices across the US, Brazil, and India. McFadyen Digital has been a trusted employer for over 37 years and believes that people are the most important part of our company. We’re proud of our Great Place to Work certification.
Learn more about us at our website: www.mcfadyen.com
Job Description
About the Role: We are seeking a visionary and results-driven solutions leader for our Data Practice to lead the expansion of our data capabilities across Data Architecture, Master Data Management (MDM), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), and Product Information Management (PIM) to drive and increase company revenue. This role requires a seasoned professional with 20+ years of experience in digital transformation, including 10+ years focused on enterprise data strategy, governance, and architecture. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of building and scaling data management and analytics practices, along with deep expertise in enterprise data ecosystems, including MDM, CRM, PIM, data lakes, cloud platforms, and data governance frameworks.
This is a strategic, end-to-end leadership role that encompasses building capabilities, developing innovative solutions, creating go-to-market (GTM) propositions, fostering people development, enabling sales, and supporting delivery excellence. The Data Practice Lead will also bring executive consulting experience to the table, acting as a trusted advisor to clients and internal stakeholders.

GO-TO-MARKET (GTM) PROPOSITIONS:

• Define and execute GTM strategies for data-driven solutions, focusing on Data Architecture, MDM, CRM, and PIM.
• Identify market opportunities, develop prototypes and value propositions, and position the organization as a leader in data-centric transformations.
• Partner with sales and marketing teams to drive demand generation and pipeline growth.

TOP 5 QUALIFICATIONS:

• 20+ years of experience in digital transformation, with a focus on data architecture, governance, and management.
• 15+ years of hands-on experience with MDM, CRM, PIM, data lakes, cloud platforms, and enterprise data strategies.
• Experience with PIM platforms such as Stibo and/or Akeneo is highly preferred.
• Proven track record of building and scaling data management practices in a consulting or technology services environment.
• Strong expertise in solution architecture, GTM strategy, and pre-sales activities.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in strategic and executive consulting, with the ability to influence executive stakeholders.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with a focus on mentoring and developing talent.
• Strong business acumen and ability to align technical solutions with client business objectives.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

TOP 5 RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directly help drive revenue in pre-sales activities by providing technical and consulting expertise, solution demonstrations, and proposal development.
• Design and architect end-to-end data solutions leveraging best-in-class MDM, CRM, PIM, and data architecture technologies to address complex client needs.
• Define and execute GTM strategies for data-centric solutions, focusing on Data Architecture, MDM, CRM, and PIM.
• Build and mentor a high-performing team of data experts, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
• Expand and deepen the organization’s data management, analytics, and governance capabilities.