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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Data Consultant with central Government experience (Senior Manager level) to join our dynamic team. This role will focus on providing strategic data consulting and advisory services to our clients, with experience across the following areas:
- Data & AI Strategy
- Data Operating Models
- Data Governance & Management
- Advanced Analytics & AI
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data consulting, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead and mentor junior team members. The candidate should have experience of working on Government IT deliveries.
You will be expected to shape propositions, support sales activities, deliver client projects, lead teams and manage cross-functional client staff and stakeholders in our public sector business, focused on enterprise scale deliveries to Central Government.
This role is London based but may involve travel within the UK and Europe and will require flexibility.
What you'll be doing:
- Lead and deliver data consulting projects, including data strategy development, Data Operating Models, and data literacy programmes.
- Advise clients on best practices for data management, data quality, and data governance.
- Translate complex data opportunities into clear business outcomes.
- Collaborate with clients to understand their business needs and translate them into data solutions.
- Lead high-performing teams from multiple locations to design and implement innovative solutions.
- Support pre-sales activities, including authoring proposals and ITT and RFP responses.
- Provide thought leadership and stay current with industry trends and advancements in data and analytics.
- Define and develop Data & AI frameworks and methodologies to grow our practice and ensure scalable, repeatable delivery.
Mentor and support junior consultants, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
What experience you'll bring:
- Currently working in a major Management Consulting firm, and/or in industry but having a Management Consulting background and proven ability to be successful in a matrixed organisation.
- Experience of working on Government projects, knowledge of UK Government governance and technical standards, ways of working.
- 8+ years of experience in data consulting, data strategy, or a related role.
- Deep understanding of trends in data governance, data platforms, cloud technologies, AI/ML, and analytics.
- Experience of leading and delivering Data & AI projects.
- Knowledge of engineering principles, agile methods, DevOps, and secure-by-design approaches.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders.
- Data-oriented personality, great communication skills, and an excellent eye for detail.
- Experience with consulting-led sales.
Who we are:
We’re a business with a global reach that empowers local teams, and we undertake hugely exciting work that is genuinely changing the world. Our advanced portfolio of consulting, applications, business process, cloud, and infrastructure services will allow you to achieve great things by working with brilliant colleagues, and clients, on exciting projects.
Our inclusive work environment prioritises mutual respect, accountability, and continuous learning for all our people. This approach fosters collaboration, well-being, growth, and agility, leading to a more diverse, innovative, and competitive organisation. We are also proud to share that we have a range of Inclusion Networks such as: the Women’s Business Network, Cultural and Ethnicity Network, LGBTQ+ & Allies Network, Neurodiversity Network and the Parent Network.
For more information on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion please click here: Creating Inclusion Together at NTT DATA UK | NTT DATA
what we'll offer you:
We offer a range of tailored benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. Our Learning and Development team ensure that there are continuous growth and development opportunities for our people. We also offer the opportunity to have flexible work options.
You can find more information about NTT DATA UK & Ireland here: https://uk.nttdata.com/
We are an equal opportunities employer. We believe in the fair treatment of all our employees and commit to promoting equity and diversity in our employment practices. We are also a proud Disability Confident Committed Employer - we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us, during the application process, that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team.
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“Upon joining the NTT DATA UK family, you will experience a culturally diverse organisation living our values of Clients First, Teamwork and Foresight as we partner with our customers every day.
At NTT DATA UK, we are proud to support and invest in our people. We offer a variety of rewarding career paths and opportunities to develop professionally - with access to cutting edge innovation.”
Niccolo Spataro, CEO, NTT DATA UK
