Senior Data Governance Consultant

Applicable Limited; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a skilled Data Governance/Management Business Consultant to join their dynamic Data & Intelligence practice in London. This role involves delivering impactful Data Governance projects, collaborating with clients to define policies, and enhancing data management capabilities. You will thrive in a collaborative environment, working alongside data professionals to drive data-driven business strategies. The position offers exciting opportunities for growth and the chance to make a significant impact in the field of data governance. If you are passionate about data and ready to take on challenging projects, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Learning and Development opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Diversity and Inclusion Networks

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Data Governance, Data Management, and Data Engineering.
• Strong understanding of People, Process, and Operating Model for Data Governance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Data Governance implementation projects for clients and define policies.
• Support client partners in pre-sales activities and shape Data Governance engagements.

Skills

Data Governance

Data Management

Stakeholder Management

Data Engineering

Business Intelligence

Analytics

Data Strategy

Consulting Values

Education

Certifications in Data Governance/Management (TOGAF, DAMA)

Tools

Informatica IDMC

Collibra

Information Value Management

Job description

The team you'll be working with:

We are seeking a pragmatic, detail oriented and experienced Data Governance/ Management Business Consultant to join our growing Data & Intelligence practice. The ideal person for this role loves to collaborate with other data professionals, engineers, and business or operations experts to understand and address their data needs. We are seeking a consultant used to working on behalf of clients in fast paced and demanding environments.

You will share a passion for Data, how it can be used to develop Data Driven Businesses, the importance of managing data as a strategic business asset. You will innovative ideas and thrive in an environment that embraces collaboration with clients and internal teams to scope, plan and execute projects on time and within budget.

This role is London based but may involve travel within the UK and Europe and will require flexibility.

What you'll be doing:

• Deliver Data Governance/ Management implementation projects with/ for our clients:
  • Define and enforce policy, measure and report compliance; assist our clients to build capabilities to do this
  • Clearly define roles and responsibilities for data
  • Set clear guidance for data related roles and responsibilities through the Data Ownership framework and Policies.
  • Mature data governance in the organisation including providing guidance, frameworks, and training.
  • Identify, manage, and control data risks. Proactively set risk appetite, monitor performance, and uphold data integrity.
  • Establish processes for review (and escalation) of the data control environment
• Support the creation of go-to-market propositions in Data Governance/ Management.
• Support client partners and practice leads in pre-sales activities.
• Act as a go-to practitioner in the area of implementing Data Governance/ Management organisations
• Input into the shaping of Data Governance/ Management engagements.
• Support the education of the wider Data & Intelligence practice in the field of Data Governance/ Management.

What experience you'll bring:

• Extensive experience working with Data Governance in the context of Data Engineering, Business Intelligence, Analytics, and Data Management (around 5 years of hands-on experience)
• A strong understanding of the People, Process and Operating Model requirements to support successful Data Governance/ Management solutions.
• Experience in client-facing projects with the ability to articulate their requirements for both business and technology teams
• Strong senior stakeholder management skills
• Strong understanding and practical experience in adopting and implementing Data Governance/ Management tools such as Informatica IDMC, Collibra, Information Value Management (by DATUM), a.k.a (by synercon)
• Ability to understand and align data with the organizational goals in the wider context.
• Experience in understanding overall data strategy to align data governance solutions and recommendations.
• A successful track record in delivering complex and challenging Data Governance projects on time and to budget.
• Comfortable developing and shaping the project vision.
• The ability to demonstrate core consulting values.
• Proven ability to understand customer needs, and work with business and technical stakeholders to convert these into compelling Data Management experiences.
• Combination of creative and business consulting experience and an awareness of the technical capabilities available to support.
• Ability to articulate the business purpose and value of Data Governance/ Management to business stakeholders.
• Experience of working within large and international corporations.
• Experience with consulting-led sales.
• Good Understanding of industry specific regulations in addition to ESG Good understanding of GDPR and the Data Governance/ Management implications.
• Familiarity with data privacy reporting requirements I,e, DSAR, Data Consent Management
• ‘Nice to have: Certifications in Data Governance/ Management such as TOGAF and DAMA’

Who we are:

We’re a business with a global reach that empowers local teams, and we undertake hugely exciting work that is genuinely changing the world. Our advanced portfolio of consulting, applications, business process, cloud, and infrastructure services will allow you to achieve great things by working with brilliant colleagues, and clients, on exciting projects.

Our inclusive work environment prioritises mutual respect, accountability, and continuous learning for all our people. This approach fosters collaboration, well-being, growth, and agility, leading to a more diverse, innovative, and competitive organisation. We are also proud to share that we have a range of Inclusion Networks such as: the Women’s Business Network, Cultural and Ethnicity Network, LGBTQ+ & Allies Network, Neurodiversity Network and the Parent Network.

For more information on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion please click here: Creating Inclusion Together at NTT DATA UK | NTT DATA

What we'll offer you:

We offer a range of tailored benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. Our Learning and Development team ensure that there are continuous growth and development opportunities for our people. We also offer the opportunity to have flexible work options.

You can find more information about NTT DATA UK & Ireland here: NTT DATA UK & I

We are an equal opportunities employer. We believe in the fair treatment of all our employees and commit to promoting equity and diversity in our employment practices. We are also a Disability Confident Committed Employer - we want to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application and interview process, if you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we look forward to hearing from you.

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