Data, Analytics & Insights – Executive Advisor

GHD; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD in Houston seeks an Executive Advisor to lead data, analytics and insights engagements, driving data strategy, governance and transformation across major client programs. You will build repeatable offers, shape executive-level delivery, and mentor high-performing teams in a global engineering advisory context.

This role embraces a start-up mindset within a large corporate environment, with a hybrid work model and opportunities to influence cross-functional data initiatives across

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in data strategy and enterprise data management.
• Track record in data-driven transformation including governance, architecture, and analytics.
• Experience building and leading high-performing teams.
• Ability to engage executive stakeholders and convert relationships into work.
• Clear communication of complex data concepts at senior levels.
• Oversee high-quality deliverables including reports, dashboards and strategic roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Client Leadership & Stakeholder Management.
• Lead conversations on data strategy, governance and digital transformation in infrastructure.
• Translate complex data concepts into clear executive decisions.
• Delivery Leadership & Executive Technical Oversight across large engagements.
• Shape opportunities in data strategy and analytics transformation across sectors.
• Develop and scale offerings spanning data governance and information management.
• Mentor teams on best practices across data lifecycle, quality, and controls.

Skills

Data strategy

Enterprise data

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Delivery governance

Job description

Job Description

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

Job Description

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day. That’s why we pledge to support and empower all of our people to make a positive impact when working hand in hand with our business to drive change. We'll help you accelerate your career and empower you with the right technology and training as you bring ideas and projects to life. Together with your colleagues, clients and partners, you'll make an impact that is felt by all. See where your commitment could take you.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking Data, Analytics & Insights – Executive Advisor to shape, win and lead major client engagements, develop repeatable offers, and build high-performing teams aligned to client demand and GHD’s engineering strengths. This role places a strong emphasis on data strategy, data management, and information-driven transformation, enabling clients to unlock value from their data across complex infrastructure environments. You will support the delivery of innovative, data-led solutions across all infrastructure sectors—driving tangible, lasting impact for generations to come. You’ll have the freedom to explore diverse projects, with support to grow your expertise in data, digital, and advisory services. We embrace a start-up mindset within a global corporate environment—encouraging autonomy, fresh thinking, and agile decision-making. Our team brings together infrastructure and data advisory, fostering collaboration and empowering you to make a meaningful impact.

Role Purpose

As an Executive Advisor, you will lead work winning and executive-level delivery across Data, Analytics & Insights engagements, with a particular focus on defining data strategies and establishing strong data management practices. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, shaping data-driven transformation programs, building repeatable offerings aligned to core engineering services, and setting the commercial and delivery rhythm required for sustainable growth.

Preferred Offices Include Houston, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Boston, Rosemont

Our Hybrid Work Model:

Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in the office three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Client Leadership & Stakeholder Management
• Position GHD as a trusted advisor for data strategy, data governance, and digital transformation in infrastructure
• Lead conversations on how data is structured, governed, and leveraged to drive better outcomes
• Translate complex data, technical, and commercial concepts into clear executive decisions
• Work Winning, Market Development & Offer Leadership
• Shape opportunities in data strategy, data management, and analytics transformation across priority sectors
• Develop and scale offerings spanning data governance, architecture, and information management
• Align market demand with GHD’s engineering and advisory capabilities
• Delivery Leadership & Executive Technical Oversight
• Lead large-scale engagements spanning data strategy, data architecture, and data management frameworks
• Define end-to-end solutions—from data foundations and integration through to analytics and AI
• Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, governed, and aligned with client operating models
• Capability Building
• Build and scale teams with strengths in data strategy, governance, and enterprise data management
• Mentor teams on best practices across data lifecycle, quality, and controls
• Strengthen GHD’s data-led advisory capability

Core Capability Areas

• Data Strategy & Operating Models: vision, roadmaps, business cases
• Data Management & Governance: ownership, standards, quality, lineage, compliance
• Data Foundations: architecture, platforms, security, lifecycle management
• Data Integration: ingestion, transformation, interoperability, data quality
• Decision Intelligence: BI, self-serve analytics, ML, AI & GenAI

What you will bring to the team:

• 12+ years of experience in data strategy and enterprise data management
• Strong track record in data-driven transformation, including governance, architecture, and analytics
• Experience building and leading high-performing teams
• Proven ability to engage executive stakeholders and convert relationships into work
• Clear communication of complex data and technical concepts at senior levels
• Ability to oversee high-quality deliverables including reports, dashboards, and strategic roadmaps

Personal Characteristics

• Commercially minded, pragmatic, and outcomes-focused
• Strong advocate for data-led decision-making and governance discipline
• Collaborative and inclusive leadership style
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and shaping emerging opportunities

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

About Us

Take on some of the world’s toughest challenges - with GHD supporting you every step of the way. We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact. See where your commitment could take you with GHD.

Our Pledge to You

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day. That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today. See where your commitment could take you.

That’s the #PowerOfCommitment

Who We Are

GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents. The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.