Data Consultant Director

JOB DESCRIPTION The team you'll be working with

We are seeking a pragmatic, detail oriented, and experienced Data Consulting Director to join our growing Data & AI practice.

NTT DATA partners with leading organisations to turn data into competitive advantage, operating across sectors including telecoms and media, banking, insurance, public sector, manufacturing and automotive, energy & utilities, and retail.

You are a trusted advisor with deep expertise in one or two of the following areas, and a solid working knowledge across the others:

• Data & AI Strategy
• Data Operating Models
• Data Architecture
• Data Governance & Management
• Advanced Analytics & AI

You thrive in an environment that embraces collaboration with clients and internal teams to plan and execute projects on time and within budget to realise the value of data as a strategic asset.

This role is London based but may involve travel within the UK and Europe and will require flexibility.

As a Director, we expect you to lead in the following areas:

• Delivery Excellence – guiding clients through their digital transformation journey
• Combine strategic advisory and thought leadership to build trusted relationships with C-suite and wider client stakeholders
• Translate complex data opportunities into clear business outcomes, use cases, and investment strategies
• Shape and execute data‑driven strategies, leverage advanced analytics, AI, and modern data platforms to unlock measurable business value
• Lead high‑performing teams from multiple locations to design and implement innovative solutions
• Business Development – shaping our propositions and services

Create and qualify new opportunities, from initial discovery through to contract signature.

Anticipate sector trends and regulatory change; translate them into differentiated propositions.

Contribute to account strategies and collaborate with sales leaders to expand our footprint, leveraging trusted relationships and consulting‑led sales.

Define and develop Data & AI propositions, frameworks and methodologies to grow our practice and ensure scalable, repeatable delivery.

Build, mentor, and inspire multi‑disciplinary teams of consultants, engineers, and AI specialists, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

Support career development and skills growth within the practice.

Practice leaders and members

Sales leaders

Peer level relationships within client organisations up to CIO, CDO, Chief Data Architect level.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• Currently working in a major Management Consulting firm, and / or in industry but having a Management Consulting background and proven ability to be successful in a matrixed organisation
• 10 / 15+ years of experience in data consulting, or a related role
• Deep understanding of trends in data governance, data platforms, cloud technologies, AI / ML, and analytics
• Experience of leading and delivering Data & AI projects
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and build trust with senior stakeholders, overcoming resistance to change
• Skilled in identifying Data & AI opportunities, shaping value propositions, and driving growth
• Track record of building and managing high‑performing teams
• Keeping pace with the rapidly evolving data and AI technology landscape
• Experience in data, consulting, analytics or a related function involving quantitative data analysis to solve problems
• University Degree / BSc in Computer Science, Information Management, or Information Technology

We’re a business with a global reach that empowers local teams, and we undertake hugely exciting work that is genuinely changing the world. Our advanced portfolio of consulting, applications, business process, cloud, and infrastructure services will allow you to achieve great things by working with brilliant colleagues, and clients, on exciting projects.

Our inclusive work environment prioritises mutual respect, accountability, and continuous learning…