Piper Companies · 1 day ago
Data Operations Consultant
Wayne, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expPiper Companies is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Data Operations Consultant to join a data team in Wayne, PA. The consultant will manage daily operational workflows, oversee issue triage, champion data quality initiatives, and collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to implement long-term improvements that minimize risk and strengthen confidence in our data.
Management Consulting
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the daily data triage process, including intake, prioritization, escalation, and resolution of issues
Oversee end-to-end workflows for data ingestion, processing, validation, and delivery
Ensure data pipelines operate consistently and exceptions are addressed promptly
Establish and maintain SLAs for issue resolution and operational processes
Track and report on data quality metrics such as accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and consistency across core datasets
Define and enforce validation rules, quality thresholds, and operational controls
Perform root cause analysis on recurring issues and work with engineering and business teams to implement preventative measures
Maintain data quality scorecards and operational reporting dashboards
Identify opportunities to automate processes, reduce manual tasks, and improve efficiency
Standardize data operations and quality management practices across teams
Develop documentation, playbooks, and process maps to ensure repeatability and reduce reliance on tribal knowledge
Support data governance initiatives related to data quality, lineage, metadata, and definitions
Act as the primary liaison for data consumers, providing updates on data availability, issues, and quality improvements
Coordinate with external data providers and internal technology partners to resolve issues and enhance workflows
Build strong relationships across business units to understand data usage, critical elements, and downstream impacts
Deliver monthly updates on data operations and quality initiatives
Promote team engagement, collaboration, and communication within the department
Mentor analysts on technical and business aspects of data quality and operations
Foster a culture of accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Data Management, Business, Analytics, or related field
5+ years of experience in data operations, data quality, data governance, or related disciplines
Strong understanding of data lifecycle, pipelines, ingestion workflows, and dependencies
Proficiency in SQL for writing and interpreting queries and validation rules
Familiarity with data quality tools, workflow systems, monitoring dashboards, and metadata management platforms
Experience with issue tracking tools (e.g., Jira, ServiceNow)
Knowledge of data modeling, lineage, and governance principles
Ability to translate technical data issues into business impact
Skilled in leading cross-functional meetings and managing complex operational workflows
Strong documentation skills for SOPs and operational playbooks
Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify technical concepts for business stakeholders
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Demonstrated ability to lead through influence and foster collaboration
Analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive in problem-solving
Preferred
Experience in a data-driven or regulated industry (financial services, asset management, insurance) preferred
Experience with Python or data automation workflows
Knowledge of BI tools such as Tableau
Familiarity with data governance frameworks
Company
Piper Companies
At Piper, we obsess about the success of our customers and consultants.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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Justin Jordan
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