Executive Data Strategy Advisor (Hybrid)

GHD; King of Prussia (PA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD is seeking a 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 emphasizes data strategy, data management and information-driven transformation, enabling clients to unlock value from data across complex infrastructure environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Data strategy

Enterprise data management

Team leadership

Executive stakeholder engagement

Data governance

Data architecture

Analytics

AI & GenAI

Tools

BI tools

GenAI tooling

Job description

GHD is seeking a 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 emphasizes data strategy, data management and information-driven transformation, enabling clients to unlock value from data across complex infrastructure environments.