Senior Consultant - Data Management

Capgemini; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Capgemini Invent in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Consultant to shape data & AI strategy, governance and data foundations across client engagements. You will advise senior stakeholders, design operating models and lead data initiatives that unlock value while embedding responsible AI practices.

You will collaborate with data scientists, architects and business leaders to translate complex concepts into clear solutions, driving change and capability development within Capgemini

Qualifications

• Strong advisory skills, stakeholder communication and problem-solving.
• Experience designing and implementing data management, governance, or MDM solutions.
• Experience leading data governance initiatives or data catalogue projects.

Responsibilities

• Advise on data, analytics and AI strategy across client engagements.
• Translate technical concepts for senior stakeholders to secure buy-in.
• Design data management operating models, roles and stewardship frameworks.
• Enable trusted AI governance, data quality and master data management.

Skills

Advisory skills

Stakeholder communication

Problem-solving

Data governance

Data management

Tools

Informatica

Collibra

Alation

Ataccama

Microsoft Purview

Job description

CAPGEMINI INVENTAt Capgemini Invent, we believe difference drives change. As inventive transformation consultants, we blend our strategic, creative and scientific capabilities, collaborating closely with clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions. Join us in driving transformation that not only solves our clients’ current challenges but unlocks future value and delivers lasting impact. Informed and validated by science and data. Superpowered by creativity and design. All underpinned by technology created with purpose.Join Capgemini’s Enterprise Data & Analytics (EDA) team working at the forefront of data + AI. You’ll play an influential role in designing and shaping data & AI foundations that power cutting-edge AI, agentic AI and advanced analytics, ensuring our clients trust their data, scale intelligent products and accelerate business impact.YOUR ROLEThis role sits at the intersection of advisory, strategy and delivery, perfect for someone who thrives on shaping vision and guiding clients through complex data challenges. From enabling AI-ready data foundations to embedding ethical governance for advanced analytics, you’ll help organisations unlock the full potential of their data.We ADVISE on data, analytics and AI strategy – You will act as a trusted advisor, shaping vision and defining AI-driven data management strategies, articulating the business benefits of robust governance, quality and MDM capabilities.We TRANSLATE complexity into clarity – You will guide and influence senior stakeholders, bridging the gap between technical concepts and business priorities to secure buy-in and drive cultural change toward data-driven outcomes.We DESIGN operating models – You will define and design elements of the data management operating model, including roles, processes, standards and stewardship frameworks, embedding these into client organisations.We ENABLE trusted AI and analytics – You will support the discovery and design of data governance, data quality and master data management solutions that ensure compliance, transparency and ethical AI practices.We COLLABORATE for impact – You will work alongside business leaders, developers, architects and data scientists to ensure governance, quality and compliance are integrated into technical solutions and AI products.We LEAD and DEVELOP talent (Senior Consultant Level) – You will lead workstreams, coach junior colleagues and shape best practices across accounts, contributing to thought leadership and capability development in data and AI foundations.As part of your role alongside client work you will have the opportunity to contribute to the business and your own personal growth, through activities that form part of the following categories:Business Development – Leading / contributing to RFIs, RFPs / Proposals / Bids, Proposition Development, client pitches & hosting at events.Internal contribution – Campaign development, internal think-tanks, whitepapers, practice development (operations, recruitment, team events & activities), offering development.Learning & development – Training to support your career development and the skills demand within the company, certifications etc.YOUR PROFILEAs a member of the Data & AI Strategy Team you’ll be part of the future of AI consulting. We look for individuals who align with our core values, are creative problem solvers and have a genuine interest in AI and emerging technologies. You’ll be passionate about helping organisations unlock the potential of AI not just through technical delivery, but by driving strategic change.Below are some of the key skills and experiences we look for in candidates. We don't expect you to hit every point – we want to build a team which has diverse backgrounds, perspectives and strengths.Strong advisory skills, stakeholder communication and problem-solving skillsProven hands-on experience designing and implementing data management, governance, or MDM solutions (consulting or industry).Practical experience identifying and deploying of at least one data management or governance tool, such as: Informatica, Collibra, Alation, Ataccama, Microsoft Purview.Candidates should be able to demonstrate prior project experience where they led or contributed to data management initiatives - e.g., data catalogue implementation, data lineage mapping, master data consolidation, data quality, metadata management .Experience defining and operationalising data stewardship roles and responsibilities within federated or centralised data governance models.Desirable:Experience in AI-related data preparation, data management use case identification, AI governance or Responsible AI frameworks.Understanding of model lifecycle management, bias detection and explainability.Familiarity with DMBOK framework.Data management is a broad field and therefore we’re looking to hear from people with diverse skillsets. You should apply if you have experience in one of the following roles: analyst, data engineer, data architect and specialists that have expertise in areas such as metadata management and master data management.WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT WORKING HEREAs a Consultant / Senior Consultant, you will have the chance to shape responsible AI foundations for tomorrow’s intelligent enterprises.• A clear path to professional certification (DAMA, Cloud Data).• The opportunity to support the delivery of bespoke AI products• Access to our Data Academy and AI upskilling programs.• Flexible working, wellbeing benefits and a supportive community that values balance and growth., contributing to cutting-edge projects that shape industries, while advancing your own career in a collaborative and inspiring environment.We are delighted to have received the “Glassdoor Best Places to work UK’ accolade for 5 consecutive years, to see what it’s like to work at Capgemini Invent, visit our Glassdoor pageNEED TO KNOWAt Capgemini we don’t just believe in inclusion, we actively go out to make it a working reality. Driven by our core values and Inclusive Futures for All campaign, we build environments where you can bring your whole self to work.We aim to build an environment where employees can enjoy a positive work-life balance. We embed hybrid working in all that we do and make flexible working arrangements the day-to-day reality for our people. All UK employees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements.Employee wellbeing is vitally important to us as an organisation. We see a healthy and happy workforce as a critical component for us to achieve our organisational ambitions. To help support wellbeing we have trained ‘Mental Health Champions’ across each of our business areas. We have also invested in wellbeing apps such as Thrive and Peppy.ABOUT CAPGEMINICapgemini is an AI-powered global business and technology transformation partner, delivering tangible business value. We imagine the future of organizations and make it real with AI, technology and people. With our strong heritage of nearly 60 years, we are a responsible and diverse group of over 420,000 team members in more than 50 countries. We deliver end-to-end services and solutions with our deep industry expertise and strong partner ecosystem, leveraging our capabilities across strategy, technology, design, engineering and business operations. The Group reported 2025 global revenues of €22.5 billion.Make it real. | www.capgemini.com