Data Consulting Director

NTT DATA Europe & Latam; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Learning & development

Job summary

NTT DATA Europe & Latam is seeking a pragmatic Data Consulting Director to join our growing Data & AI practice in a hybrid role with a 50% focus on pre-sales and 50% on delivery. The role entails guiding senior client stakeholders, shaping data-driven transformations, and leading multi-location teams.

With 10+ years in data consulting or a related field and deep expertise in data governance, platforms, cloud technologies, and AI/ML, you will drive growth through compelling propositions and

Qualifications

• Management Consulting background and ability to operate in a matrixed organisation.
• 10+ years of experience in data consulting or a related role.
• Deep understanding of data governance, data platforms, cloud technologies, AI/ML, and analytics.
• Experience leading and delivering Data & AI projects.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Combine strategic advisory and thought leadership to build trusted relationships with C-suite and client stakeholders.
• Translate complex data opportunities into clear business outcomes, use cases, and investment strategies.
• Delivery Excellence – guiding clients through their digital transformation journey.
• Shape and execute data-driven strategies, leveraging AI, analytics, and modern data platforms.
• Lead high-performing cross-location teams to design and implement innovative solutions.
• Support business development and shape propositions and services.
• Create and qualify new opportunities from discovery through to contract signature.
• Monitor sector trends and translate them into differentiated propositions.

Skills

Data governance

Data platforms

Cloud technologies

AI/ML

Analytics

Executive communication

Pre-sales

Strategic advisory

Team leadership

Job description

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

NTT DATA partner with leading organisations to turn data into competitive advantage. The role is a hybrid role maintaining a utilization target of 50% with the remaining 50% of your time focused on pre-sales activity to grow the Data practice.

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

• · Data Architecture
• · Data Governance & Management
• · Advanced Analytics & AI

What you'll be doing:

• 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
• Delivery Excellence – guiding clients through their digital transformation journey
• 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

Practice Development – sustainably scaling our business:

• Define and develop Data 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

What experience you'll bring:

• Management Consulting background and proven ability to be successful in a matrixed organisation
• 10+ 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

Who we are:

At NTT DATA, you have endless opportunities to think big, act bold and take ownership. As a $30+ billion business and technology services, AI and digital infrastructure leader, we co-innovate solutions with clients and partners globally for business and societal impact. Serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100, with experts in over 70 countries, we encourage experimentation and recognize great work. Proudly a Global Top Employer, NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion annually in R&D. Make this the place where you grow.

what we’ll offer you:

We offer a range of tailored benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. Our Learning and Development team ensure that there are continuous growth and development opportunities for our people. We also offer the opportunity to have flexible work options.

You can find more information about NTT DATA UK & Ireland here: https://uk.nttdata.com/

We are an equal opportunities employer. We believe in the fair treatment of all our employees and commit to promoting equity and diversity in our employment practices.