Senior Data Architecture & Engineering Leader

GHD; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD is seeking a Lead Consultant - Data Architecture & Engineering to join the Americas Business Advisory practice. This senior role blends market-facing leadership with hands-on data architecture, data engineering, and analytics expertise to shape and deliver enterprise data programs across cloud and hybrid environments.

The role emphasizes client leadership, solution strategy, and technical guidance, with a hybrid work model and offices in multiple Americas locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in CS/engineering/math/statistics or related field.
• 10+ years in data analytics, data engineering, and AI with senior leadership experience.
• Proven seller-doer experience in consulting including business development and client leadership.
• Deep experience defining and implementing enterprise data architectures and analytics platforms.
• Strong background working with public and private sector clients on complex multi-stakeholder engagements.
• Ability to bridge business strategy and technical execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead large, complex data and AI programs from strategy through implementation.
• Serve as senior engagement lead for key clients, accountable for scope, quality, outcomes, and finances.
• Translate business objectives into scalable data architectures and AI solutions.
• Facilitate executive workshops to define vision, roadmap, and investments.
• Present insights and progress updates to executives and governance bodies.
• Provide hands-on leadership in data engineering and analytics solution design.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data platforms

AI frameworks

Power BI

Data governance

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Math/Stats

Tools

Azure

Databricks

Snowflake

Job description

GHD is seeking a Lead Consultant - Data Architecture & Engineering to join the Americas Business Advisory practice. This senior role blends market-facing leadership with hands-on data architecture, data engineering, and analytics expertise to shape and deliver enterprise data programs across cloud and hybrid environments.

The role emphasizes client leadership, solution strategy, and technical guidance, with a hybrid work model and offices in multiple Americas locations.