Senior Data Consultant

We are recruiting for a Senior Data Consultant to lead enterprise data strategy, data governance and AI readiness initiatives. This senior consulting role will work directly with CXO-level stakeholders, shaping data strategy, operating models, technology roadmaps and large-scale data transformation. Key Responsibilities * Define and deliver enterprise data strategy aligned with business priorities. * Design data operating models across business units, IT and the Chief Data Office (CDO). * Establish data governance, ownership, stewardship, data quality and decision-making frameworks. * Assess data maturity and AI readiness, creating actionable transformation roadmaps. * Advise on modern data architecture, cloud data platforms, data warehouses, lakehouses, MDM, metadata management and data cataloguing. * Evaluate AWS and GCP solutions, AI/ML platforms, integration, APIs and real-time streaming technologies. * Support vendor selection, build-vs-buy decisions and technology investment priorities. * Lead executive workshops and influence senior stakeholders across business and technology. Essential Skills * Enterprise data strategy and data transformation experience. * Strong data governance and data operating model expertise. * Proven CXO, C-suite or senior executive advisory experience. * Strong knowledge of AWS, GCP and modern cloud data architecture. * Understanding of AI/ML lifecycle, data engineering and analytics. * Excellent stakeholder management, consulting, facilitation and communication skills. Desirable Experience working with a Chief Data Office, GDPR, responsible AI, data ethics, MDM, metadata management, data quality, cloud certification or large-scale transformation programmes. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior data strategy, governance or transformation consultant to shape an enterprise-wide, AI-ready data ecosystem