Engagement Manager
This is a high-impact leadership role for a technically-grounded consultant who excels at managing both people and complex data projects. It offers the rare chance to work on elite-level projects for both academic powerhouses and Fortune 500 companies within a flexible, remote-first boutique setting. The role is distinguished by its requirement for deep empathy and the ability to marry business strategy with advanced AI solutions.
Stratus Data
San Francisco, California, United States · Posted 28 April 2026
The role
Overview
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About Stratus Data
Stratus Data is a small business working in data science consulting, based in San Francisco, California, United States.
Data Science Consulting
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San Francisco, California, United States
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Requirements & Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Directing the end-to-end delivery of data science and AI projects
- Managing day-to-day client relationships and executive communications
- Developing comprehensive project roadmaps and executing sprint plans
- Prioritizing feature backlogs and requirements across competing workstreams
- Contributing technically to data analysis or modeling tasks when required
Essential
- Undergraduate or graduate degree in a STEM discipline
- Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in data or analytical consulting
- Proven track record of managing project budgets and timelines
- Experience in cross-functional team leadership and coaching
- Strong ability to navigate complex organizational politics and technical constraints
- Exceptional active listening and empathetic communication skills
Preferred
- Ph.D. in a STEM-related field
- Experience working with mid-market executive leadership
- Background in boutique consulting environments
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Perks
Benefits & perks
- Remote-first work environment
- Opportunity to work with top-tier research institutions (Harvard, Stanford)
- Collaboration with high-profile global brands
- Direct partnership with C-suite executives
- Dynamic, boutique consulting culture
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