Data Consultant Director Full Time NEW

The team you’;ll be working with:

We are seeking a pragmatic, detail oriented and experienced Data Consulting Director to join our growing Data & AI practice.

NTT DATA partner with leading organisations to turn data into competitive advantage. The role is a hybrid role maintaining a utilization target of 50% with the remaining 50% of your time focused on pre-sales activity to grow the Data practice.

You are a trusted advisor with deep expertise in to or three of the following areas, and a solid working knowledge across the others:

·       Data & AI Strategy

·       Data Operating Models

·       Data Architecture

·       Data Governance & Management

·       Advanced Analytics & AI

You thrive in an environment that embraces collaboration with clients and internal teams to plan and execute projects on time and within budget to realise the value of data as a strategic asset.

This role is London based but may involve travel within the UK and Europe and will require flexibility.

What you’;ll be doing:

• Combine strategic advisory and thought leadership to build trusted relationships with C-suite and wider client stakeholders
• Translate complex data opportunities into clear business outcomes, use cases, and investment strategies
• Delivery Excellence – guiding clients through their digital transformation journey
• Shape and execute data-driven strategies, leverage advanced analytics, AI, and modern data platforms to unlock measurable business value
• Lead high-performing teams from multiple locations to design and implement innovative solutions
• Business Development – shaping our propositions and services

Support pre-sales activities:

• Create and qualify new opportunities, from initial discovery through to contract signature
• Anticipate sector trends and regulatory change; translate them into differentiated propositions
• Contribute to account strategies and collaborate with sales leaders to expand our footprint, leveraging trusted relationships and consulting-led sales

Practice Development – sustainably scaling our business:

• Define and develop Data propositions, frameworks and methodologies to grow our practice and ensure scalable, repeatable delivery
• Build, mentor, and inspire multi-disciplinary teams of consultants, engineers, and AI specialists, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence
• Support career development and skills growth within the practice

Business Relationships:

• Sector sales partners and account leads
• Practice leaders and members
• Sales leaders
• Peer level relationships within client organisations up to, CIO, CDO, Chief Data Architect level

What experience you’;ll bring:

• 7+ years involvement in heavy engineering and manufacturing in its broadest sense
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• 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
• 10+ years of experience in data consulting, 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
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and build trust with senior stakeholders, overcoming resistance to change
• Skilled in identifying Data & AI opportunities, shaping value propositions, and driving growth
• Track record of building and managing high-performing teams
• Keeping pace with the rapidly evolving data and AI technology landscape
• Experience in data, consulting, analytics or a related function involving quantitative data analysis to solve problems

Who we are:

At NTT DATA, you have endless opportunities to think big, act bold and take ownership. As a $30+ billion business and technology services, AI and digital infrastructure leader, we co-innovate solutions with clients and partners globally for business and societal impact. Serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100, with experts in over 70 countries, we encourage experimentation and recognize great work. Proudly a Global Top Employer, NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion annually in R&D. Make this the place where you belong, learn, and build your network. Make this the place where you grow.

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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