Labs4Change

Service

Data Strategy & Architecture

We define your target-state data strategy, align architecture with business priorities, and help your team execute.

Pain point

Data priorities are unclear and teams are working reactively.

Pain point

Current architecture cannot support reporting and AI ambitions.

Pain point

There is no experienced data leadership to guide roadmap decisions.

Engagement options

Data Strategy Roadmap

$8,000-$15,000

2-4 weeks

Maturity assessment, prioritized roadmap, and execution plan aligned to business goals.

Data Architecture Design

$15,000-$30,000

4-8 weeks

Warehouse architecture, governance standards, and implementation blueprint for scale.

Fractional Head of Data

$8,000-$15,000/mo

Ongoing

Embedded strategic leadership across hiring, roadmap, and stakeholder alignment.

Proof point

Leadership teams use this engagement to set a clear 12-month strategy and avoid costly rebuild cycles.

Frequently asked questions

What is a fractional Head of Data?+

A fractional Head of Data provides senior data leadership on a part-time basis, typically 2-3 days per week. You get experienced strategic guidance on hiring, architecture, vendor selection, and stakeholder alignment without the $250k+ cost of a full-time executive hire.

How much does data strategy consulting cost?+

Data strategy roadmaps start at $8,000 for a 2-4 week engagement. Architecture design projects range from $15,000-$30,000. Fractional Head of Data retainers run $8,000-$15,000/month depending on time commitment.

What data platforms do you specialize in?+

We specialize in BigQuery, Snowflake, dbt, Looker, and Omni Analytics. Our architecture recommendations are vendor-neutral and based on your team's capabilities and budget, not partnerships.

How long does a data strategy engagement take?+

A data strategy roadmap takes 2-4 weeks and delivers a maturity assessment, prioritized roadmap, and execution plan. Architecture design takes 4-8 weeks. Fractional Head of Data engagements are ongoing, typically 3-6 months minimum.

Do you help with data governance?+

Yes. Our data strategy engagements include governance frameworks covering data ownership, access controls, quality standards, and documentation practices. We design governance that teams actually follow, not shelfware policies.

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