Manager - Data & AI

About Alpha Alternatives Alpha Alternatives, part of Alpha Group, is a fast-growing global consulting practice focused on leading digital and operational transformation projects for the alternative investment industry, encompassing private equity, real estate, private debt, credit, and infrastructure. We are known for our expertise, innovation, and commitment to delivering exceptional value to our clients. Our people work side by side with clients to identify, address, and resolve key operational and technology challenges within alternative investments and financial services firms. We often find that the best innovation comes from within—our role is to help empower client teams to drive the change required. Collaboration and support are at the heart of what we do, and we look for consultants who embody these values and bring firsthand experience in the challenges and enabling technologies that drive success in alternatives. The Opportunity  The Senior Consultant plays a critical role within Alpha Alternatives’ Data Strategy segment, serving as a key contributor to the Front & Middle Office team and owning substantial components of private markets data strategy engagements. This role develops deep fluency across front-, middle-, and back-office workflows and core data domains, including Client, Fund, Investment, Deal, Portfolio Company, Exposure, Performance, Cashflows, Valuations, and related IR or operational data. Senior Consultants translate business insights into structured deliverables, domain definitions, governance components, and operating model frameworks that anchor enterprise data transformation. Working closely with Managers and Senior Managers, the Senior Consultant drives high-quality, client-ready content that informs the design of scalable, governed data capabilities. Responsibilities * Build a strong understanding of private markets workflows across deal execution, portfolio monitoring, valuations, investor relations, operations, and finance, and apply that understanding to advise clients on how data enables better execution. * Own defined deliverables or major sections, such as domain definitions, business requirements, governance components, and workflow documentation, and deliver polished, client-ready outputs. * Lead stakeholder interviews and working sessions and translate input into clear, actionable insights that connect business needs to data implications. * Define domain-level requirements across Client, Fund, Investment, Deal, Portfolio Company, Exposure, Performance, Cashflows, and Valuations, including the business rules and decision-critical data elements required for consistency. * Document data ownership, stewardship expectations, and standards that improve consistency, usability, and accountability across teams. * Partner with technology and data delivery teams by translating business needs into clear, actionable requirements and ensuring alignment to scalable delivery patterns at a conceptual level. * Elevate team delivery by coaching Analysts and Consultants through structured review, feedback, and quality assurance on outputs. Qualifications and Skills * 4–6+ years of experience in consulting, private markets, asset management, business analysis, or data strategy roles. * Strong understanding of private markets workflows and decision points across investing, portfolio monitoring, valuations, investor relations, operations, and finance. * Ability to translate business problems into structured analysis and clear recommendations, with strong attention to detail and quality. * Working knowledge of data strategy fundamentals, including how data quality, definitions, and ownership impact reporting, analytics, and execution. * Strong facilitation and interviewing skills, with the ability to synthesize stakeholder input into crisp, usable insights. * Ability to communicate complex topics in clear business language and produce executive-ready narratives and materials. * Awareness of modern cloud-native data platform tools across ingestion, processing, storage, governance, and visualization, sufficient to articulate business-led implications in partnership with technical teams. * Working knowledge of core private markets tools and workflows across the investment lifecycle, enabling effective partnership with business and technology teams. Compensation and Benefits  * Learning and development: Vast opportunities to self-development, unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning * Flexible working: Work-life balance with flexible schedule * Community events: We offer a range of social events and meetups * 25 days’ holiday in addition to public holidays * Supplemented medical, dental and vision coverage * 401(k) with employer match * Wellness initiatives to promote healthy working, including a gym reimbursement for those enrolled in our medical plans and an allowance for remote working technology * Access to discounted travel, tickets, events, and more through our benefit partner  There are various factors considered in compensation decisions, including skill sets, experience, training, and licensure. A reasonable estimate of the salary range is $100,000 to $140,000, subject to change based on salary benchmarking. In addition to this salary, candidates will be eligible for a variable bonus.

YOUR MISSION We're looking for a driven and ambitious Project Manager to lead some of our most strategic and high-impact projects. In this role, you'll help clients unlock the true value of their data—supported by a team of top-tier Analytics & AI experts. As the key link between client stakeholders and our internal consultants, you'll be responsible for delivering projects on time, within scope and budget, while maintaining strong, positive relationships with everyone involved. You won’t be doing this alone: our Project Management Lead will actively coach and mentor you, sharing best practices and offering support as you evolve into an increasingly autonomous and confident project leader. This is the perfect opportunity for a project manager with a strong interest in Analytics & AI—someone who enjoys collaboration, takes ownership, and is committed to making a real business impact. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Take ownership of end-to-end delivery of medium to large Analytics & AI projects for enterprise clients * Oversee scope, planning, and budget, including resource allocation, cost control, and managing change requests * Establish and lead project governance, from recurring status meetings to executive steering committees * Collaborate closely with both clients and internal experts (Data Engineers, Data Scientists, Analytics Architects) to ensure clarity, alignment, and steady progress * Act as the primary point of contact for business and IT stakeholders—proactively identify risks, communicate them clearly, and keep momentum * Contribute to the development and refinement of delivery best practices within the project team * Support pre-sales activities with realistic and experience-based input on scoping, timelines, and resource needs YOUR PROFILE * You are already residing in Belgium * 3+ years of working experience in IT, data, or digital consulting * Project Management experience is a strong plus, especially in IT, data, or digital environments * You’re familiar with various project management methodologies, such as Waterfall and Agile * You have a genuine interest in data, analytics, or AI – you don’t need to code, but you understand the basics and can confidently engage with both technical and non-technical teams * You’re passionate about bringing structure, clarity & oversight to projects - managing budgets, timelines, resources & scope comes naturally to you. * You combine a structured mindset with the flexibility and pragmatism needed to adapt to changing circumstances * You have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with a talent for aligning diverse teams around shared goals. You can translate complex topics into clear, accessible language for both technical and non-technical audiences. * You are eager to grow and learn from a strong internal network of delivery & technical experts * You are fluent in English, and Dutch or French is a must. WHY US? Join our fast-growing Analytics & AI team as a Project Manager and lead impactful data projects with top experts delivering value, structure, and smiles across clients & teams!