Senior Consultant - Data Advisory

Description

• Design and implement robust data governance frameworks, including defining clear policies, standards, and procedures for data across its entire lifecycle.
• Collaborate with colleagues across teams and disciplines, building relationships and identifying opportunities for our clients to benefit from our knowledge in other areas.
• Lead and contribute to tender responses and proposals to clients across industries.
• Participate in activities to identify opportunities or challenges that can be addressed through data-driven solutions with new and/or existing clients.
• Develop comprehensive data strategies and roadmaps to ensure data initiatives directly support organizational objectives.
• Establish roles for data accountability and define clear RACI (Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed) matrixes.
• Develop regulatory compliance roadmaps that ensure organisation data practices comply with external regulations and internal policies. Conduct risk assessments and design strategies to mitigate data breaches and privacy issues.
• Consult with clients to understand their data governance needs and provide strategic solutions.
• Manage budgets, timelines, scope, expectations, deliverables, etc.

Requirements

• Data Governance or Data Management related certifications
• Ability to communicate technical information in non-technical language.
• Strong project management abilities.
• 3+ years of professional experience in Consulting.
• Excellent facilitation, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong business acumen and consultancy skills.
• Familiarity with GIS and Business Intelligence tools and software.
• Proven track record of scoping, designing, and implementing data governance solutions and frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects.
• Understanding of public and private data governance challenges
• Understanding of compliance requirements and data governance regulations such as GDPR, AI Act etc.
• Experience with data quality assessment and improvement.
• Highly professional with the ability to work in challenging, diverse, and evolving client environments.
• Knowledge of emerging/sector-specific legislation e.g. Data Governance Act, Data Act, Open Data Directive, Digital Markets Act
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in data science, information systems, engineering, business administration, economics or similar.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of data architecture and data modelling.
• Minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience in data governance, data management, data strategy etc.

Benefits

• Financial Well-being & Ownership: Receive a competitive salary and benefits package and share in Arup's success through our global profit-sharing programme.
• Global Opportunities: Collaborate with colleagues worldwide and explore potential short-term or long-term assignments at other Arup offices and project locations.
• Wellbeing and Culture: At Arup we are committed to fostering a healthy working culture by offering a range of health and wellbeing benefits, including health insurance, flexible working schemes, wellness programmes and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Professional Growth & Development: Benefit from continuous learning opportunities, training programs, and mentorship to enhance your skills and advance your career at Arup.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance