Senior Data Consultant

We are recruiting for a Senior Data Consultant to lead enterprise data strategy, data governance and AI readiness initiatives. This senior consulting role will work directly with CXO-level stakeholders, shaping data strategy, operating models, technology roadmaps and large-scale data transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and deliver enterprise data strategy aligned with business priorities.
• Design data operating models across business units, IT and the Chief Data Office (CDO).
• Establish data governance, ownership, stewardship, data quality and decision-making frameworks.
• Assess data maturity and AI readiness, creating actionable transformation roadmaps.
• Advise on modern data architecture, cloud data platforms, data warehouses, lake houses, MDM, metadata management and data cataloguing.
• Evaluate AWS and GCP solutions, AI/ML platforms, integration, APIs and real-time streaming technologies.
• Support vendor selection, build-vs-buy decisions and technology investment priorities.
• Lead executive workshops and influence senior stakeholders across business and technology.

Essential Skills

• Enterprise data strategy and data transformation experience.
• Strong data governance and data operating model expertise.
• Proven CXO, C-suite or senior executive advisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of AWS, GCP and modern cloud data architecture.
• Understanding of AI/ML lifecycle, data engineering and analytics.
• Excellent stakeholder management, consulting, facilitation and communication skills.

Desirable
Experience working with a Chief Data Office, GDPR, responsible AI, data ethics, MDM, metadata management, data quality, cloud certification or large-scale transformation programmes.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior data strategy, governance or transformation consultant to shape an enterprise-wide, AI-ready data ecosystem.