Principal Data & AI Strategy Consultant

Mastek; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Company pension

Learning & development

Gym & wellbeing

Job summary

Mastek is seeking a Principal Data & AI Consultant to lead engagements in highly regulated sectors across the UK, shaping data & AI strategies, governance models, and delivery oversight.

You will partner with senior executives to translate AI ambitions into governed, measurable business outcomes while contributing to pipeline growth and market offerings. Hybrid working and global collaboration are key aspects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Business, or related discipline or equivalent practical experience.
• Relevant professional certifications in Data, AI, Cloud, Enterprise Architecture, Project Delivery, or Consulting are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead Data & AI strategy engagements, roadmaps, operating models, and investment cases for regulated clients.
• Act as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders across business, technology, risk, compliance, and operations.
• Facilitate executive workshops, design sessions, and decision-making forums.
• Translate complex data and AI concepts into regulator-aware narratives for Boards and leadership teams.
• Provide governance, assurance, and delivery oversight across Data & AI programmes.
• Support organisations in implementing responsible AI, data governance, and regulatory compliance practices.
• Lead pre-sales activities including opportunity shaping, proposals, bids, and client presentations.
• Contribute to capability development, thought leadership, consulting frameworks, and market-facing offerings.
• Established network and experience within UK Public Sector, Healthcare, or Financial Services markets.

Skills

Executive stakeholder mgmt

C-suite engagement

Regulatory governance

AI strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/DS/IS/Business

Tools

Job description

Mastek is seeking a Principal Data & AI Consultant to lead engagements in highly regulated sectors across the UK, shaping data & AI strategies, governance models, and delivery oversight.

You will partner with senior executives to translate AI ambitions into governed, measurable business outcomes while contributing to pipeline growth and market offerings. Hybrid working and global collaboration are key aspects.