Data Architectural Lead for Public Sector

NTT DATA; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Learning & development support

Tailored benefits for wellbeing

Job summary

NTT DATA is seeking a Senior Public Sector Data leader in the UK to drive stakeholder strategy and advisory services across government clients. You will work within the Global Data & Analytics practice to scope, design, and cost data engagements, building lasting relationships with public sector organisations and delivering strategic insights and governance.

You will mentor teams, contribute to account strategies, and help shape data and AI solutions across Central Government, Defence, Justice,

Qualifications

• 15+ years of professional services experience with extensive public sector engagement
• 10+ years of commercial exposure positioning complex data solutions
• 10+ years of leading or contributing to end-to-end data projects
• Extensive data and analytics background in enterprise settings, focusing on data and AI solutions
• Proven history of client and employee satisfaction
• Proven ability to develop and execute account strategies
• Experience in Big 4 management consulting, civil service, or GSI
• Undergraduate or graduate degree

Responsibilities

• Lead Public Sector Data stakeholder strategy and advisory to clients
• Engage from early stage through sale completion with government levels
• Collaborate with Global Data & Analytics practice to scope design plan and cost data engagements
• Build relationships with public sector clients to develop data opportunities
• Deliver insight, opinions, and formal presentations
• Own aspects of ongoing relationship such as solution assurance
• Provide strategic technology partner engagement for Public Sector go-to-market
• Generate Public Sector thought leadership and offerings
• Maintain utilisation target of 20% with rest on market-facing activity
• Provide coaching and mentorship to team members

Skills

Public sector experience

Data leadership

Client satisfaction

Team leadership

Strategy & growth

Business development

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree

Tools

AI

Architecting

Networking

Support

Job description

Salary: £55,000 - 95,000 per year

Requirements:

• 15+ years of dedicated experience in professional services with extensive public sector engagement, including supporting the successful win of key public sector procurement wins and data technical assurance of deliveries
• 10+ years of commercial exposure positioning complex data solutions and systems
• 10+ years of leading or contributing to end-to-end data projects
• Extensive data and analytics background in enterprise settings, focusing on data and AI solutions
• Demonstrated history of achieving high levels of client and employee satisfaction
• Proven ability to contribute to developing and executing account strategies
• Experience in diverse environments, including Big 4 management consulting, civil service, or GSI
• Proven success and a keen interest in leading and managing teams
• Undergraduate or graduate degree

Responsibilities:

• Lead Public Sector Data stakeholder strategy and advisory to all clients
• Engage from the very earliest stage through to sale completion, at all levels of government
• Work within the Global Data & Analytics practice, collaborating with enterprise architects and programme managers to scope, design, plan, and cost data engagements
• Build close relationships with current and prospective public sector clients to develop data-related opportunities
• Deliver compelling insight, opinions, and formal presentations
• Own aspects of the ongoing relationship, such as solution assurance
• Provide strategic technology partner engagement to support Public Sector go-to-market initiatives
• Generate Public Sector-specific thought leadership and offerings to further position us within the market sector
• Maintain a utilisation target of 20% with the remainder of time focused on market-facing activity
• Provide coaching and mentorship to team members, fostering the development of emerging leaders

Technologies:

• AI
• Support
• Architect
• Network

More:

The team you will be working with is focused on helping our clients respond to the growing demand for data and AI advice and solutions. We have a strong reputation in this area and are aiming to go further and faster in 2026 and beyond. This Public Sector Chief Data Officer role serves as a thought leader and trusted advisor, building strategic long-term partnerships across Central Government, Defence, Justice, and Health. We offer tailored benefits that support physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing, along with continuous learning and development opportunities and flexible work options. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and we support applicants who may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. NTT DATA is a global business and technology services, AI, and digital infrastructure leader with opportunities to think big, act bold, and grow.

last updated 36 week of 2026