<![CDATA[Launch Consulting (The Planet Group): jobboards]]> https://CAREERS.LAUNCHCONSULTING.COM/ en-us <![CDATA[Senior Data Scientist ]]>
The Role:
As a Senior Data Scientist, you will lead the design and development of advanced machine learning and AI solutions that solve complex business challenges. You’ll apply a deep technical foundation in data science, spanning statistics, modeling, software engineering, and domain expertise, while helping set technical direction, mentor team members, and influence decision-making across the organization. You will work closely with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to define use cases, architect scalable solutions, and drive innovation through GenAI, LLMs, NLP, computer vision, and other cutting-edge techniques.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead advanced Data Science initiatives from ideation to deployment, ensuring alignment with business strategy and measurable outcomes.
  • Develop, implement, and optimize AI/ML models across a range of domains, including predictive analytics, GenAI, LLMs, time series, deep learning, and NLP.
  • Conduct rigorous exploratory data analysis and feature engineering to uncover insights and support robust model development.
  • Architect data preprocessing pipelines that ensure clean, high-quality, and well-structured data for training and evaluation.
  • Apply experimental design best practices (e.g., A/B testing, cross-validation, randomization) to ensure statistical rigor and reduce model bias/overfitting.
  • Own the deployment and monitoring of ML solutions on modern cloud platforms (Databricks, AWS SageMaker, Azure ML, Snowflake, etc.).
  • Serve as a technical advisor and thought leader, guiding internal stakeholders on AI capabilities, data strategy, and industry best practices.
  • Mentor and support the development of junior and mid-level data scientists through code reviews, pair programming, and knowledge sharing.
  • Communicate effectively across technical and non-technical audiences, including executive leadership, to influence and drive adoption of data-driven solutions.
Required Qualifications:
  • 7+ years of hands-on experience in Data Science, with a strong track record of delivering end-to-end AI/ML solutions in production environments.
  • Deep expertise in Python, including libraries such as scikit-learn, pandas, NumPy, TensorFlow, PyTorch, spaCy, and/or Hugging Face.
  • Strong understanding of statistical modeling, regression, classification, clustering, and deep learning architectures.
  • Demonstrated experience applying GenAI, LLMs, NLP, or computer vision techniques to solve real-world business problems.
  • Proven ability to write advanced SQL and work with complex data structures across relational and non-relational databases.
  • Experience with data pipeline orchestration and preprocessing of structured and unstructured data at scale.
  • Hands-on experience with cloud data science platforms such as Databricks, AWS SageMaker, Azure ML, Snowflake Snowpark, or Palantir Foundry.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to thrive in a high-paced, constantly evolving environment.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present complex technical concepts clearly and persuasively.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with project delivery frameworks and tools such as Azure DevOps, JIRA, or Agile methodologies.
  • Experience working with Electronic Medical Record systems and healthcare data file types (e.g., HL7, FHIR, CCD).
  • Certifications related to Epic, FHIR, or other health IT platforms are a plus.
  • Familiarity with data architecture tools (e.g., Miro, Visio, LucidChart) for technical design documentation.
  • Knowledge of modern cloud-based data solutions such as Azure Synapse, Snowflake, Redshift, or BigQuery.
Benefits & Compensation:
As an employee at Launch, you will grow your skills and experience through a variety of exciting project work (across industries and technologies) with some of the top companies in the world! Our employees receive full benefits - medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and matched 401k. We also have an uncapped, take-what-you-need PTO policy. The anticipated wage range for this role is $140,000-180,000. Education and experience will be highly considered, and we are happy to discuss your wage expectations in more detail throughout our internal interview process.]]> Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 EST 0 <![CDATA[Delivery Lead ]]>
The Role: 
As a Delivery Leader in our Management Consulting Studio, you will play a pivotal role in leading strategic engagements and driving impactful outcomes for our clients. You will serve as a strategic advisor—partnering with executive stakeholders to shape and execute transformational initiatives across industries. This individual will lead multidisciplinary teams, steward client relationships, and bring structure and clarity to complex business challenges. You are a trusted advisor with the ability to understand client needs, guide delivery teams, and translate strategy into actionable roadmaps. This is a strategic role that requires both business acumen and delivery excellence. 

Responsibilities Include:  
  • Serve as a strategic advisor and delivery owner for key client initiatives—shaping vision, approach, and execution plans 
  • Lead cross-functional project teams in the delivery of complex business and technology initiatives 
  • Establish and maintain trusted relationships with client executives and stakeholders 
  • Guide clients through planning efforts such as business case development, roadmapping, and operating model design 
  • Bring structure to ambiguity—developing frameworks, playbooks, and approaches tailored to each client’s goals 
  • Monitor project health across delivery, budget, and stakeholder satisfaction, and proactively mitigate risk 
  • Mentor and develop consulting talent within the Planning & Delivery discipline and across Launch 
  • Collaborate with internal teams to support business development efforts including scoping, proposals, and solution design 
  • Contribute to Launch’s thought leadership by helping evolve our consulting methodologies and point of view.  
Required Qualifications: 
  • 8+ years of experience in management consulting, business transformation, or program leadership roles 
  • Proven track record of owning client delivery and driving strategic outcomes at the executive level 
  • Strong experience leading cross-functional teams across business and technical domains 
  • Expertise in project planning, organizational change, and delivering high-visibility enterprise initiatives 
  • Understanding of software delivery methodology, data platforms, and Agentic AI  
  • Exceptional communication and storytelling skills—able to influence and guide executive stakeholders 
  • Comfortable operating in fast-paced environments and navigating ambiguity with structure and confidence 
  • AI champion – ability to implement AI in day-to-day work  
  • Prior experience in client-facing consulting roles, ideally within a consulting firm or high-growth environment 
  • Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred 
Compensation & Benefits: 
As an employee at Launch, you will grow your skills and experience through a variety of exciting project work (across industries and technologies) with some of the top companies in the world! Our employees receive full benefits—medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and matched 401k. We also have an uncapped, take-what-you-need PTO policy. The anticipated wage range for this role is $150,000–$170,000. Education and experience will be highly considered, and we are happy to discuss your wage expectations in more detail throughout our internal interview process. 

 ]]> Wed, 20 Aug 2025 00:00:00 EDT 0 <![CDATA[Salesforce Solution Architect ]]>
The Role:
We are seeking an experienced Salesforce Solution Architect/Technical Lead to design, implement, and optimize enterprise-grade solutions on the Salesforce platform. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Manufacturing Cloud, and AI automation using Agentforce. This role involves leading cross-functional teams, architecting scalable solutions, and driving digital transformation for manufacturing and service-oriented businesses. You will act as a trusted advisor, translating business requirements into technical designs while ensuring best practices in security, integration, and performance.

This is a key leadership position responsible for the full implementation lifecycle, from scoping and prototyping to deployment and ongoing optimization. The role requires strong collaboration with stakeholders, developers, and product managers to deliver innovative solutions that leverage Salesforce's multi-cloud capabilities and AI-driven automation.

Key Responsibilities:
Lead the design and architecture of Salesforce solutions spanning Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Manufacturing Cloud, and Agentforce, ensuring alignment with business goals and scalability for large data volumes.
Conduct workshops and research into clients' Salesforce usage, producing reports with recommended roadmaps, prototypes, and proofs-of-concept to define requirements and illustrate designs.salesforceben.com
Own the end-to-end solution design, including data modeling, integration with external systems (e.g., APIs, ERP), identity and access management, and AI agent configuration for automation workflows.
Groom and refine product backlogs, provide guidance on user stories, success criteria, and testing documentation, while supervising configuration, quality assurance, and deployment.
Implement and optimize Manufacturing Cloud features such as sales agreements, rebate management, inventory management, warranty/claims lifecycle, and data processing engine (DPE) customizations.careers.css-tec.com
Design AI-driven automations using Agentforce, including agent configuration, prompt engineering, guardrails, and integration with Data Cloud for generative AI use cases like customer service agents or predictive manufacturing insights.careers.salesforce.co
Lead integration efforts across Salesforce clouds and third-party systems, managing sharing/visibility rules, platform security, and architectural patterns (e.g., Apex design patterns, LWC for UI).
Serve as a release manager and escalation point for production issues, negotiating solutions to complex problems and ensuring seamless data flow and interoperability.careers.salesforce.com
Collaborate with sales teams on pre-sales efforts, proposal development, and POC delivery to demonstrate value alignment and ROI.
Mentor development teams on best practices, coach on technical skills, and contribute to process improvements, including creating reusable assets and documentation.


Required Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
8+ years of experience in Salesforce development and architecture, with at least 3+ years in a lead or architect role delivering multi-cloud projects.
5+ years of client-facing consulting experience, ideally within a consulting firm or high-growth environment.
Proven expertise in Sales Cloud (e.g., lead management, opportunity tracking), Service Cloud (e.g., case management, service console), and Manufacturing Cloud (e.g., partner visit management, rebate/loyalty programs, transaction journals).
Hands-on experience with Agentforce for AI automation, including building agentic solutions, integrating with Data Cloud, and working with generative AI, LLMs, and prompt engineering.careers.salesforce.com
Strong background in Salesforce integrations, data architecture, Apex, Triggers, Lightning Web Components (LWC), OmniStudio, and modern UI techniques.careers.salesforce.com
Experience in agile methodologies, requirements elicitation, and managing client-facing projects with increasing responsibility.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and build strong relationships.


Required Certifications

Salesforce Certified Administrator
Salesforce Certified Sales Cloud Consultant
Salesforce Certified Service Cloud Consultant
Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder or Platform Developer I/II
Salesforce Manufacturing Cloud Accredited Professionalcareers.css-tec.com
Salesforce AI Specialist or equivalent (e.g., Einstein AI certifications)
Additional desirable: Integration Architect, Data Architect, Technical Architect, or OmniStudio Developer


Preferred Skills:

Industry experience in manufacturing, consumer goods, or related sectors.
Knowledge of additional tools like Data Cloud, MuleSoft for integrations, or cloud data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks).
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or JavaScript for custom AI extensions.
Active participation in the Salesforce community (e.g., Trailhead, user groups).
Experience with Service Cloud for Manufacturing or cross-cloud implementations.
This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI and cloud technologies in a dynamic environment.


Compensation & Benefits:

As an employee at Launch, you will grow your skills and experience through a variety of exciting project work (across industries and technologies) with some of the top companies in the world! Our employees receive full benefits—medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and matched 401k. We also have an uncapped, take-what-you-need PTO policy. The anticipated wage range for this role is $190,000-$210,000. Education and experience will be highly considered, and we are happy to discuss your wage expectations in more detail throughout our internal interview process.]]> Wed, 20 Aug 2025 00:00:00 EDT 0 <![CDATA[Director, Software Engineering ]]> Be a part of our success story. Launch offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to do the best work of their lives in a dynamic and growing company. Through competitive salaries, outstanding benefits, internal advancement opportunities, and recognized community involvement, you will have the chance to create a career you can be proud of. Your new trajectory starts here at Launch!

The Role:

As a Discipline Leader of Solution Architecture & Development here at Launch, you will operate at the intersection of business strategy, emerging technology, and modern architecture. This role is a key leadership position that combines deep technical expertise with consulting acumen to help clients unlock the power of AI across cloud platforms, data ecosystems, and software solutions. In this role, you will be responsible for shaping and delivering enterprise-grade solutions for clients, while also growing and evolving Launch’s Solution Architecture discipline. You’ll partner with account teams, engineering leads, and executive stakeholders to design high-impact architectures that are scalable, secure, and aligned with business goals—often guiding clients through AI strategy, integration, and enablement along the way.

This is both a hands-on and strategic role—requiring a passion for modern architecture, an understanding of AI’s practical applications, and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams through complex transformation programs.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Lead solution architecture efforts for complex client engagements across cloud, data, AI, and software engineering domains
  • Define and design scalable, secure, and AI-enabled architectures that meet business, technical, and operational requirements
  • Guide clients through strategic technology decisions, including AI integration, data platforms, and cloud modernization
  • Act as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders—translating business goals into architectural vision and delivery plans
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, engineers, designers, and consultants
  • Build and maintain Launch’s internal solution architecture frameworks, patterns, and reusable assets
  • Serve as the discipline leader—mentoring architects across the organization and helping shape the evolution of our Architecture practice
  • Partner with internal teams to support business development, including pre-sales solutioning, proposal development, and client presentations
  • Stay on the forefront of emerging technologies and AI capabilities, and contribute thought leadership to the broader Launch community

Required Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of experience in technology consulting, solution architecture and software development, with a track record of leading technical teams.
  • Strong background in architecting modern cloud solutions across Azure, AWS, or GCP
  • Professional IT consulting services experience required.
  • Strong proficiency in modern programming languages (e.g., Java, C#, Python, JavaScript, .Net, C#) and development frameworks.
  • Extensive experience with software design patterns, microservices architecture, and cloud-native applications.
  • Strong understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Excellent problem-solving, critical-thinking, and analytical skills.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
  • Demonstrated experience integrating AI/ML solutions into enterprise architectures, including LLMs, agents, and AI-enhanced platforms
  • Deep knowledge of data architectures, APIs, microservices, and cloud-native application design
  • Ability to connect the dots between business problems, technical strategy, and delivery execution
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams in complex client environments
  • Proven leadership in growing or stewarding a technology capability or discipline
  • Exceptional client-facing skills—able to influence, facilitate, and present to senior executives
  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or certifications (e.g., TOGAF, Azure Architect Expert, AWS Solutions Architect) a plus

Compensation & Benefits:

As an employee at Launch, you will grow your skills and experience through a variety of exciting project work (across industries and technologies) with some of the top companies in the world! Our employees receive full benefits—medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and matched 401k. We also have an uncapped, take-what-you-need PTO policy. The anticipated wage range for this role is $190,000-$210,000. Education and experience will be highly considered, and we are happy to discuss your wage expectations in more detail throughout our internal interview process.

]]> Wed, 06 Aug 2025 00:00:00 EDT 0 <![CDATA[Principal, Analytics Architect ]]>
The Role:
Launch is seeking an experienced and driven Analytics Principal to join our dynamic and growing Data Analytics and Visualization discipline! Our ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing a team of skilled data analysts, delivering on strategic accounts, leading & assisting sales pursuits, ensuring the delivery of high-quality analytics solutions, providing technical and thought leadership, and engage collaboratively with stakeholders across various functions.

Responsibilities Include:
Project Leadership:
  • Oversee the execution of analytics projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project operating models, requirements, and objectives
  • Comprehensive understanding of designing project team analytics operating models (including best practice delivery accelerators)
Sales Support:
  • Assist with sales pursuits (including prospective client calls), writing proposals, and responding to RFPs
  • Build, and empower other to build, sales accelerators
  • Drive external brand awareness
Data Visualization & Dashboard Development:
  • Create interactive and insightful data visualizations and dashboards using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Sigma Computing, or similar platforms
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to understand data visualization requirements and create user-friendly and actionable dashboards
  • Design high-fidelity wireframes following visual analytics best practices
  • Develop dashboards following visual analytics best practices
  • Leverage BI tools to create best practice/optimized data models
  • Conduct performance tuning and optimization of dashboards and BI data models
  • Identify opportunities to enhance data analytics and visualization capabilities
SQL Development & Data Preparation:
  • Design and optimize SQL queries to retrieve and manipulate data efficiently
  • Ensure data accuracy and integrity by implementing robust data quality and validation checks
  • Comprehensive understanding of data structure/preparation/transformation best practices
Data Analysis:
  • Perform in-depth data analysis, leveraging modern/advanced analytical techniques to extract insights and solve complex business problems
  • Drive the development of data visualizations, dashboards, and KPI/metric definitions to support decision-making
  • Leverage modern cloud platforms for query/data source development
Quality Assurance & Testing:
  • Ensure data accuracy and the quality of analytical outputs
  • Implement best practices for data governance and data management
  • Develop comprehensive data and dashboard QA/testing processes
Analytics Architecture
  • Comprehensive understanding of BI/analytics architecture best practices
  • Comprehensive understanding of BI/analytics platform design best practices
Data Strategy:
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of the company's data strategy
  • Identify opportunities for data-driven improvements in processes and operations
  • Strong understanding of conducting D&A strategy assessments
  • Strong understanding of designing and implementing analytics centers of excellence
Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including senior management and executive leadership, to understand their D&A needs and to provide actionable insights
  • Present findings and recommendations to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and compelling manner
Skill Development:
  • Foster a culture of continuous learning and skill development within the team
  • Stay updated on industry trends and emerging analytics tools and techniques
Required Qualifications:
  • Proven experience (8+ years) in visual analytics, with a track record of leading teams
  • Strong proficiency in data visualization & analytics tools and best practices (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Sigma Computing, etc.)
  • Strong proficiency in data visualization & analytics architecture and best practices (e.g., Power BI Service, Tableau Server or Cloud, Sigma Computing, etc.)
  • Strong proficiency in data analysis tools and programming languages (e.g., SQL, Python, etc.)
  • Strong proficiency in cloud data warehousing platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Azure, etc.)
  • Strong proficiency in query writing and programming languages (e.g., SQL, Python, etc.)
  • Strong proficiency in BI data modeling (e.g., data modeling within tools like Power BI)
  • Experience leading and supporting sales pursuits
  • Experience building delivery and sales accelerators
  • Familiarity with ELT processes and modern data warehousing concepts
  • Problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Experience with project management and agile principles
Benefits & Compensation:
As an employee at Launch, you will grow your skills and experience through a variety of exciting project work (across industries and technologies) with some of the top companies in the world! Our employees receive full benefits - medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and matched 401k. We also have an uncapped, take-what-you-need PTO policy. The anticipated wage range for this role is $170,000-$190,000. Education and experience will be highly considered, and we are happy to discuss your wage expectations in more detail throughout our internal interview process.]]> Thu, 05 Jun 2025 00:00:00 EDT 0 <![CDATA[Cloud Architect ]]>
The Role:
Launch is seeking a seasoned Cloud Architect to lead the design and delivery of modern, cloud-agnostic solutions for our enterprise clients. In this highly consultative role, you will work closely with stakeholders to shape cloud strategy, guide architecture decisions, and drive transformational outcomes across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments. You’ll bring both technical depth and business acumen to help clients unlock the full value of cloud—while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead the design and implementation of enterprise-grade cloud architecture across public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Guide clients through cloud adoption journeys, bringing a consultative mindset to solve complex business and technical challenges.
  • Architect cloud-native and hybrid solutions that prioritize scalability, security, resilience, and cost efficiency.
  • Collaborate with engineering, operations, and security teams to ensure successful delivery and governance of cloud infrastructure.
  • Provide thought leadership on best practices for multi-cloud and cloud-agnostic strategies.
  • Develop architecture artifacts including diagrams, roadmaps, and documentation tailored to stakeholder needs.
  • Participate in pre-sales and discovery engagements to assess current-state infrastructure and recommend target-state solutions.
  • Implement infrastructure-as-code using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, and ARM templates.
  • Lead and mentor project teams, ensuring architectural standards and delivery quality are upheld.
Required Qualifications:
  • 8+ years of experience in cloud architecture, infrastructure, or engineering roles.
  • Proven experience consulting with enterprise clients, leading cloud strategy and execution.
  • Strong hands-on expertise across at least two major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform, Bicep, CloudFormation, or Pulumi.
  • Solid grasp of CI/CD, automation, containerization, and modern DevOps practices.
  • Deep understanding of cloud security best practices, cost optimization, and performance tuning.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to tailor messages for both technical and business stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Certifications in AWS, Azure, and/or GCP
  • Experience designing cloud governance, networking, and landing zones
  • Familiarity with tools such as Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar
  • Prior experience working in or with a consulting firm or systems integrator
Compensation & Benefits:
As an employee at Launch, you will grow your skills and experience through a variety of exciting project work (across industries and technologies) with some of the top companies in the world! Our employees receive full benefits—medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and matched 401k. We also have an uncapped, take-what-you-need PTO policy. The anticipated wage range for this role is $160,000-$180,000. Education and experience will be highly considered, and we are happy to discuss your wage expectations in more detail throughout our internal interview process.]]> Mon, 02 Jun 2025 00:00:00 EDT 0