Data Strategy & Governance Architect

Accenture; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Data Strategy & Governance Consultant to define data strategies, modernize data platforms, and establish governance frameworks that enable trusted data ecosystems for growth and innovation.

You will translate regulatory and business requirements into scalable, practical solutions and collaborate with stakeholders across functions to drive data transformation and governance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5 to 8 years of experience in data strategy, data governance, data management, data architecture, or related consulting roles.
• Strong understanding of enterprise data governance frameworks and data management best practices.
• Experience designing or assessing modern data platforms and cloud-based data architectures.
• Knowledge of data privacy, regulatory compliance, and data risk management principles, including regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, and PDPA.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess current-state data landscapes, architecture, operating models, and business requirements to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.
• Conduct data maturity and platform assessments to evaluate scalability, performance, security, and business alignment.
• Design target-state data architectures, including cloud-native solutions such as data lakehouses, data mesh, and data fabric architectures.
• Develop data modernization roadmaps, migration strategies, and target operating models that support long-term business objectives.
• Partner with data engineering, analytics, architecture, and business teams to translate strategic objectives into executable solutions.
• Support business case development, value realization planning, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Design and implement enterprise data governance frameworks, including data ownership, stewardship, policies, standards, and operating procedures.
• Define data classification, access management, and governance controls to ensure appropriate handling of sensitive and critical data assets.
• Establish data quality management frameworks, including monitoring processes, quality metrics, dashboards, and remediation workflows.
• Advise stakeholders on data privacy, protection, retention, and security requirements, ensuring alignment with applicable regulations and organizational policies.
• Develop governance mechanisms that support data transparency, accountability, risk management, and digital trust.
• Support the development of AI governance frameworks, responsible AI controls, and data-related model risk management practices.

Skills

Data governance

Data management

Data architecture

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Collibra

Alation

Job description

Accenture in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Data Strategy & Governance Consultant to define data strategies, modernize data platforms, and establish governance frameworks that enable trusted data ecosystems for growth and innovation.

You will translate regulatory and business requirements into scalable, practical solutions and collaborate with stakeholders across functions to drive data transformation and governance initiatives.