Public Sector Data & AI Strategy Lead

NTT DATA; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA UK is seeking a Public Sector Chief Data Officer to lead data and AI advisory across central government, defence, justice and health. You will drive transformation opportunities, manage high-value portfolios, and build lasting partnerships with key departments.

You will partner with Global Data & Analytics to scope data engagements, assure solution quality, and mentor teams while maintaining a strong market-facing presence across the public sector.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of dedicated experience in professional services with extensive public sector engagement.
• 10+ years commercial exposure positioning complex data solutions and systems.
• 10+ years in leading or contributing to end-to-end data projects.
• Extensive data and analytics background in enterprise settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead Public Sector Data stakeholder strategy and advisory to all clients. Engaging from the very earliest engagement 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, delivering compelling insight, opinions and formal presentations.
• Own some aspects, such as solution assurance, of the ongoing relationship
• Provide strategic technology partner engagement to support Public Sector Go To Market initiatives
• Generate Public Sector specific thought leadership and offerings to further position the organisation within the market sector.
• Maintain a utilisation target of 20% with the remainder of your time focused on market facing activity.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to team members, fostering the development of emerging leaders.

Job description

NTT DATA UK is seeking a Public Sector Chief Data Officer to lead data and AI advisory across central government, defence, justice and health. You will drive transformation opportunities, manage high-value portfolios, and build lasting partnerships with key departments.

You will partner with Global Data & Analytics to scope data engagements, assure solution quality, and mentor teams while maintaining a strong market-facing presence across the public sector.