Principal Data Strategist

Thoughtworks; Manchester; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy in Manchester is seeking a professional to define data strategies and lead consultative efforts. You will engage closely with clients to create data-driven solutions and influence enterprise-wide data strategies. Strong experience in data governance and the ability to engage senior stakeholders are essential. This role offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for personal development and impactful work.

Benefits

Interactive career development tools

Supportive team culture

Opportunities for mentorship

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a consultant with data strategy.
• Solid experience with data platforms and technologies.
• Experience in engaging with C-level stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to understand their business goals.
• Define a vision for enterprise data utilization.
• Lead and consult on complex data programs.

Skills

Data strategy creation

Technical leadership

Stakeholder management

Data governance

Experience with AI and ML

Job description

Responsibilities

• You will collaborate closely with clients to understand their business ecosystem and goals, and leverage this understanding to co-create data and technology strategies aligned with their objectives.
• You will help define a clear vision for the client enterprise to become data-driven and aligned with the overall business strategy.
• You will also consult on complex data programs, providing technical leadership and guidance as a data subject matter expert.
• You will lead and interact with clients across various domains, addressing a spectrum of challenging problems, and collaborate with sales to turn them into viable solutions.
• You will leverage your expertise to act as a translator between business, data and IT, and communicate data strategy to senior client stakeholders, including C-level.
• You will own the creation of end-to-end viable data solutions keeping in mind long-term impacts and overseeing program inceptions for new product development.
• You will be responsible for formulating data governance strategies addressing security, privacy and compliance requirements.
• You will enable capability building in data strategy and governance, growing the next generation of data strategists.
• You will create differentiated assets in data strategy and governance to take to market.
• You will represent Thoughtworks in various online and offline forums, including events and conferences.
• You have extensive experience as a consultant, with a proven track record of creating data strategy and solutions that drive business value.
• You have solid experience with data platforms and technologies.
• You have experience in providing advisory and consultative guidance for clients and cross-delivery teams.
• You have experience in engaging with C-level stakeholders to influence and enable the operationalization of an enterprise-wide data strategy.
• You have demonstrated leadership abilities, with the capacity to lead technical teams and drive projects to successful completion.
• You are flexible and adaptable to work on a variety of projects, leveraging technical expertise and leadership skills to maximize impact.
• You have a track record of ensuring proper data governance policies, including data lineage, quality checks and classification.
• You are familiar with AI and ML use cases and landscapes to influence the build of the right solutions to harness insights from data.
• You have experience in building high-level solution frameworks, leveraging various paradigms such as data-as-a-product, federated governance, et al, where needed.
• You have experience with data governance, data security and data privacy supporting business requirements.

• You understand the importance of stakeholder management and can easily liaise between clients and other key stakeholders throughout projects, ensuring buy-in and gaining trust along the way.
• You are resilient in ambiguous situations and can adapt your role to approach challenges from multiple perspectives.
• You don\'t shy away from risks or conflicts, instead you take them on and skillfully manage them.
• You coach, mentor and motivate others and you aspire to influence teammates to take positive action and accountability for their work.
• You enjoy influencing others and always advocate for technical excellence while being open to change when needed.
• Cultivating strong partnerships comes naturally to you; You understand the importance of relationship building and how it can bring new opportunities to our business.

Other things to know

Learning & Development

There is no one-size-fits-all career path at Thoughtworks: however you want to develop your career is entirely up to you. But we also balance autonomy with the strength of our cultivation culture. This means your career is supported by interactive tools, numerous development programs and teammates who want to help you grow. We see value in helping each other be our best and that extends to empowering our employees in their career journeys.

About Thoughtworks

Thoughtworks is a dynamic and inclusive community of bright and supportive colleagues who are revolutionizing tech. As a leading technology consultancy, we\'re pushing boundaries through our purposeful and impactful work. For 30+ years, we\'ve delivered extraordinary impact together with our clients by helping them solve complex business problems with technology as the differentiator. Bring your brilliant expertise and commitment for continuous learning to Thoughtworks.

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