Looking for more than just another assignment? We're looking for you! This isn't just another assignment, but a real opportunity and a challenge for the right person. LRS Consulting Services is seeking an Analytics Manager for a 6-month contract to hire opportunity with our client in Central Illinois! LRS Consulting Services has been delivering the highest quality consultants to our clients since 1979. We have built a solid reputation for dealing with our clients and our consultants with honesty, integrity, and respect. We work hard every day to maintain that reputation, and we are very interested in candidates who can help us.

If you can translate between business and technical language. You’re not afraid to challenge the status quo. You can prioritize efficiently and see the big picture. You're analytically minded, with a keen eye for data-driven insights. You thrive on transforming complex data into actionable strategies. If this sounds like you, the client wants you on our team.

As the Analytics Manager for the Data & AI team you'll be overseeing a talented multidisciplinary team, guiding their efforts in analytics and AI projects that align with our organizational goals. Working alongside the Director of Data & AI, your primary focus will be on managing this team, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. Your role involves fostering innovation and the exploration of new technologies, while also making complex data insights accessible across the company through clear communication and collaboration. Through your management, the team's efforts will support the company's data-driven initiatives.

As an Analytics Manager, you will:

• Work closely with the Director of Data & AI to align analytics initiatives to strategic goals and objectives
• Ensure analytics and AI projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards by managing project scopes, resources, and risks.
• Serve as a liaison between the analytics team and other business units, facilitating clear communication of analytics insights and recommendations
• Collaborate on and advocate for the use of analytics and AI solutions through regular interaction with team members, cross-functional leaders, external partners, and stakeholders
• Support the exploration and implementation of new technologies, methodologies, and practices in analytics and AI to drive continuous improvement and competitive advantage
• Oversee the budget for analytics projects, including forecasting, resource allocation, and cost optimization
• Apply lean tools and thinking to identify and eliminate waste in all areas of the position Must have the following experience:
• 5+ years in analytics or data science roles, with at least 2 years in a strategic management or leadership position, preferably with experience leading cross-functional teams and driving organizational change.
• Deep understanding of data analytics tools and platforms (e.g., SQL, Python, R), including AI and machine learning technologies (foundation & large language models), and a strong grasp of database management, data processing, and data visualization tools.
• Demonstrated project management, team management, and budgeting skills, coupled with excellent communication abilities to effectively interact with both technical teams and business stakeholders.

Candidate must be able to effectively communicate in English (written & verbal)
Candidate must have permanent authorization to work in the USA for any employer

LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.

Colorado Pay Range:
20 - 125/per Hour