Managing Principal – Data & Technology Transformation

Lead enterprise data transformation. Connect technology strategy with business outcomes. Shape the future of financial services. As a Managing Principal in Capco's Technology & Engineering practice, you'll lead complex, enterprise-scale data and technology transformation initiatives for leading financial services clients. You'll combine a strong technical foundation with strategic consulting expertise and executive-level delivery leadership, helping clients modernize their data ecosystems, implement cloud technologies, strengthen data governance, and unlock business value through analytics and emerging technologies. Working closely with CIOs, CTOs, CDOs, and senior business leaders, you'll shape transformation strategies, translate complex technology decisions into actionable roadmaps, and guide multidisciplinary teams through successful implementation. This role requires working from our Northern Virginia office 5 days per week. Pay range: $180,000 - $225,000 USD.

Responsibilities

Lead Enterprise Transformation: Shape and deliver large-scale data and technology transformation programs spanning data modernization, cloud platforms, data engineering, governance, analytics, and enterprise integration; Bridge Technology and Strategy: Apply technical expertise to evaluate architectural approaches, challenge delivery assumptions, manage implementation risks, and translate complex technology decisions into clear business outcomes; Advise Executive Stakeholders: Build trusted relationships with CIOs, CTOs, CDOs, and senior leadership teams, guiding strategic investment decisions, transformation priorities, and technology modernization agendas; Drive Delivery Excellence: Lead multidisciplinary consulting and technology teams, navigate complex dependencies, establish effective governance, and maintain accountability for transformation milestones and measurable business value; Grow Client Relationships and Capabilities: Lead major consulting engagements, identify business development opportunities, contribute to proposals and executive presentations, and mentor teams to strengthen Capco's technology consulting capabilities

Requirements

Significant experience across data, technology, consulting, and enterprise transformation, including leadership of complex, large-scale initiatives, typically gained through 12+ years of relevant professional experience; Strong technical foundation with earlier hands-on experience in data engineering, data architecture, data management, analytics, business intelligence, software engineering, or related disciplines, with progression into strategic consulting or transformation leadership; Practical understanding of modern data ecosystems, including ETL/ELT, data pipelines, cloud data platforms, data warehousing, data modeling, governance, analytics, and systems integration; Demonstrated experience advising senior executives, communicating complex technical concepts, influencing strategic decisions, and building trusted client relationships; Experience guiding cross-functional teams, resolving complex technical and organizational challenges, translating strategy into implementation, and delivering measurable business outcomes

Nice to have

Experience delivering major transformation initiatives across banking, capital markets, wealth management, payments, or other financial services sectors; Familiarity with technologies including Snowflake, Databricks, Informatica, SQL, Python, AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and modern data integration frameworks; Knowledge of enterprise data architecture, master data management, metadata, lineage, data quality, and governance frameworks; Experience shaping or delivering AI initiatives, including Generative AI, machine learning, or advanced analytics, supported by modern enterprise data platforms; Experience with multi-year transformation programs, consulting business development, client account growth, or relevant advanced degrees and professional certifications

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) matching; Maternity and paternity leave, plus dependent care benefits; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options; Tuition reimbursement; Wellness reimbursement; Access to Working Advantage discounts; Commuter benefits; Continuous learning, training, and industry certifications