Senior Data Strategy/Governance Consultant

Metrica Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Metrica Recruitment is partnering with a global consulting organisation to recruit a Senior Consultant for its Data & AI Strategy practice in the UK. You will lead engagements on data foundations, governance and AI-enabled data platforms, shaping advisory and delivery work across industries.

Role focuses on building data governance, MDM and analytics strategies, translating complex concepts for senior stakeholders, and collaborating with architects, engineers and business leaders to drive

Qualifications

• Strong consulting or advisory skillset with confident stakeholder communication.
• Hands-on experience delivering data management, data governance or MDM initiatives.
• Practical experience with at least one data governance or data management tool (e.g. Collibra, Informatica, Alation, Ataccama, Microsoft Purview)
• Project experience across data catalogues, lineage, metadata, data quality or master data
• Experience defining or operating data stewardship models in federated or centralised environments

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements focused on building robust data foundations
• Act as trusted advisor on data governance and analytics strategy
• Define AI-ready data visions, roadmaps and operating models
• Design data governance operating models (roles, processes, standards, stewardship)
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, data scientists and business leaders to deliver integrated solutions
• Contribute to multidisciplinary teams delivering large-scale transformation programmes

Skills

Consulting

Stakeholder communication

Data governance

Data management

Analytics strategy

Tools

Collibra

Informatica

Alation

Purview

Job description

The Opportunity

We’re partnering with a global consulting organisation at the forefront of data, analytics and AI transformation. Their specialist Data & AI practice works with major organisations to design the data foundations that power advanced analytics, AI and emerging agentic AI use cases.

This role sits squarely at the intersection of strategy, advisory and delivery, making it ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex data problems, influencing stakeholders and helping organisations become truly data-driven.

You’ll be part of a high-growth team shaping AI-ready data operating models, governance frameworks and trusted data ecosystems; work that directly enables scalable, ethical and impactful AI.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Senior Consultant within the Data & AI Strategy team, you’ll lead client engagements focused on building robust data foundations.

Advisory & Strategy

• Act as a trusted advisor on data management, governance and analytics strategy

• Help clients define AI-ready data visions, roadmaps and operating models

• Clearly articulate the business value of data governance, quality and master data management

Stakeholder Engagement

• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, business-focused recommendations

• Work closely with senior stakeholders to drive alignment, buy-in and behavioural change

Design & Delivery

• Design elements of data management and governance operating models (roles, processes, standards, stewardship)

• Support the design and implementation of data governance, data quality and MDM solutions

• Ensure governance and compliance are embedded into data platforms, analytics solutions and AI products

Collaboration

• Partner with architects, engineers, data scientists and business leaders to deliver integrated solutions

• Contribute to multidisciplinary teams delivering large-scale transformation programmes

Capability Building

• Lead small workstreams and support the development of junior consultants

• Contribute to internal best practices, propositions and thought leadership

What We’re Looking For

This team values diverse backgrounds and experiences. You don’t need to tick every box to be successful.

Core Experience

• Strong consulting or advisory skillset with confident stakeholder communication

• Hands-on experience delivering data management, data governance or MDM initiatives

• Practical experience with at least one data governance or data management tool (e.g. Collibra, Informatica, Alation, Ataccama, Microsoft Purview)

• Project experience across areas such as data catalogues, lineage, metadata, data quality or master data

• Experience defining or operating data stewardship models in federated or centralised environments

Desirable

• Exposure to AI-related data preparation, AI governance or Responsible AI frameworks

• Understanding of model lifecycle management, bias detection or explainability

• Familiarity with DAMA-DMBOK or similar frameworks

Why Join

• Work on high-impact data & AI transformation programmes across industries

• Clear pathways to professional certifications (e.g. DAMA, cloud data platforms)

• Access to structured Data & AI academies and continuous upskilling

• Hybrid and flexible working as standard

• Strong focus on wellbeing, inclusion and long-term career development

• Exposure to cutting-edge AI-enabled products and platforms

Location & Package

• UK-based role with flexibility across London, Manchester or Glasgow

• Hybrid/Remote optional working model with occasional travel to client sites

• Competitive base salary plus performance-related variable component

• Salary is between 60-70k, dependent on experience, plus a discretionary bonus

Job Owner: p.ashworth