Executive Advisor — Data Strategy & Insights

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

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