Senior Data Consultant
CV-LibraryCoventry, West Midlands (County)contractPosted: 9 July 2026
Apply NowWe 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
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