Hybrid Data & AI Governance Strategy Consultant

Metrica Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Professional development

Wellbeing & inclusion

Job summary

Metrica Recruitment partners with a global consulting organisation at the forefront of data, analytics and AI transformation in the UK. This role sits at the interface of strategy, advisory and delivery, ideal for shaping data operating models and governance frameworks.

You’ll lead client engagements, translate complex data concepts into business recommendations and work with senior stakeholders to drive alignment and measurable outcomes in data governance, quality and master data management.

Qualifications

• Strong consulting or advisory skillset with confident stakeholder communication.
• Hands-on experience delivering data management, data governance or MDM initiatives.
• Practical experience with at least one data governance or data management tool (e.g. Collibra, Informatica, Alation, Ataccama, Microsoft Purview)
• Project experience across data catalogues, lineage, metadata, data quality or master data
• Experience in defining or operating data stewardship models in federated or centralised environments

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor on data management, governance and analytics strategy.
• Help clients define AI-ready data visions, roadmaps and operating models.
• Clearly articulate the business value of data governance, quality and master data management.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, business-focused recommendations.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders to drive alignment, buy-in and behavioural change.
• Design elements of data management and governance operating models (roles, processes, standards, stewardship).
• Support the design and implementation of data governance, data quality and MDM solutions.
• Ensure governance and compliance are embedded into data platforms, analytics solutions and AI products.
• Partner with architects, engineers, data scientists and business leaders to deliver integrated solutions.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary teams delivering large-scale transformation programmes.
• Lead small workstreams and support the development of junior consultants
• Contribute to internal best practices, propositions and thought leadership

Skills

Consulting/advisory skills

Stakeholder communication

Data governance

Tools

Collibra

Informatica

Alation

Ataccama

Microsoft Purview

Job description

Metrica Recruitment partners with a global consulting organisation at the forefront of data, analytics and AI transformation in the UK. This role sits at the interface of strategy, advisory and delivery, ideal for shaping data operating models and governance frameworks.

You’ll lead client engagements, translate complex data concepts into business recommendations and work with senior stakeholders to drive alignment and measurable outcomes in data governance, quality and master data management.