Data Advisory Consultant (M/F) – France

APGAR; Neuilly-sur-Seine; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Apgar is seeking a Data Advisory Consultant in Neuilly-sur-Seine, near Paris, to join our data practice in an international setting. You will lead data governance and architecture initiatives, advise clients, and help design end-to-end data solutions across industries.

With 5+ years in data management and governance, you will coach teams, run workshops, and ensure high-quality deliverables while collaborating with multidisciplinary consultants in a fast-growing firm recognized by Gartner.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in data management, governance or architecture.
• Strong understanding of governance, architecture and data management issues.
• Experience leading workshops, supporting teams, and supervising consultants.
• Good command of English for international environments.
• Ability to advise clients and manage end-to-end data projects.

Responsibilities

• Participate in pre-sales activities, RFPs and proposal presentations per quality standards.
• Contribute to internal projects related to Apgar’s development.
• Ensure professional development of junior and senior consultants through coaching.
• Be responsible for the quality of project deliverables and documentation.
• Support and advise the client in defining data architectures and governance.
• Lead and moderate discussions defining strategic directions and milestones.
• Independently manage projects from start to finish under supervision.

Skills

Data governance

Data architecture

Workshop leadership

Client advisory

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree (Bac+5)

Job description

Ready for a new adventure in the exciting world of data? Apgar, an international consulting firm specializing in data and recognized by Gartner, is looking for a Data Advisory Consultant

Joining Apgar means becoming part of a company where you’ll work as part of a team and have the opportunity to implement innovative, cutting-­edge solutions.

Location: Neuilly-sur-Seine (92), Paris region

Contract: Permanent

At Apgar, we value diversity and inclusion. All applications are welcome and will be considered, regardless of origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, or disability.

• You have at least 5 years of experience in data management, data governance, or data architecture
• You have a thorough understanding of governance, architecture, and data management issues
• You are comfortable leading workshops, supporting teams, and supervising consultants
• You have a good command of English and would like to advance your career in an international environment
• You know how to advise clients and manage end-to-end data projects

We are recognized by Gartner as one of 18 companies specializing in data management.

250+

Data Consultants

18

locations around the world

10%

Many of our clients are listed on the Fortune Global 500

30%

average annual growth

Internal Assignments

• Participate in pre-­sales activities, responding to requests for proposals, and presentation sessions, ensuring that all assigned tasks are carried out in accordance with Apgar’s quality standards
• Contribute to internal projects related to Apgar’s development

Management

• Ensure the professional development of junior and senior consultants through coaching and ongoing support
• Be responsible for the quality of project deliverables and documentation
• Facilitate meetings and draft meeting minutes
• Support and advise the client in defining their data architectures
• Validate the company’s expectations regarding the solutions’ features and functional and non-functional coverage
• Lead and mediate discussions defining architectural directions
• Conduct individual interviews with the various stakeholders involved in the project for coaching or auditing purposes
• Project Management: Independently manage a project from start to finish under the supervision of the project director

Data Governance Component

• Framework for a governance initiative: identification of use cases, client needs in terms of data governance, and the appropriate methodology
• Design and implement a data governance solution: business glossary, metadata, processes, roles and responsibilities, lineage
• Define a roadmap to improve governance
• Ensure the quality of project deliverables
• Facilitate meetings and draft meeting minutes
• Support and advise the client on managing organizational change to facilitate implementation
• Validate the company’s expectations regarding data culture and data maturity
• Lead and moderate discussions defining strategic directions
• Conduct individual interviews with various project stakeholders for coaching or auditing purposes
• Project management: Independently manage a project from start to finish under the supervision of the project director
• Conduct lessons learned sessions, self-assessments, and milestone retrospectives

Required Skills

• Participate in pre-­sales/proposals and in defining and auditing architecture
• Prepare and facilitate various workshop committees
• Support Architects and Data Advisors
• Have solid experience in enterprise architecture and consulting, and be able to recommend the best model based on specific needs

Qualifications

• You hold at least a master’s degree (Bac+5) from a leading engineering or computer science school and have at least 5 years of experience in this type of role.
• You have worked in the field of enterprise information management, data governance, or the implementation of data solutions (MDM, DQM, Data Catalog, Data Science, Data Preparation).
• Dynamic and enthusiastic, you enjoy working in a team and are eager to play an active role in our company’s growth and in training our consultants. Your entrepreneurial spirit and your desire to contribute to our growth will be key factors.
• Thanks to your strong command of English, you will be able to participate with ease in international projects.
• You will work in a highly motivating and friendly environment and will enjoy a significant degree of autonomy in the projects you undertake.

Transparent recruitment process

Interview with the recruiter (20 to 45 minutes) to understand your motivations, assess how well you align with our values, and discuss the key stages of your career path

Job‑specific interview to assess your expertise (1 hour)

Interview with senior management (45 minutes)

As an ISO 27001-certified company subject to strict security requirements for both our clients and our organization, we may request references depending on the position and your level of seniority.

Explore Our Surroundings

• Office space with parking, dining options, and a fitness center on Île de la Jatte
• Regional events and team-building activities year‑round
• A perfect balance between remote work and in-office work
• Our workplace has been recognized as a "Great Place to Work" since 2021

At Apgar, we value diversity and inclusion. We welcome all applications and review them without regard to origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, or disability.