Data Strategy - Manager/Senior Manager

The Role

A client in the consultancy industry is seeking a Data Strategy Senior Manager (or Manager) to join the team for an eight-week engagement.

You will lead and deliver a high-impact data strategy project, working closely with senior stakeholders to shape recommendations and build a clear, actionable roadmap. You will report to the client's senior leadership team and play a key role in defining the direction and outcomes of the project.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of an 8 week data strategy engagement, producing a board ready strategy, roadmap and investment case
• Oversee an 'as is' assessment of the client's data landscape, including priorities, capabilities and maturity
• Shape a compelling Data Vision and a prioritised backlog of high-value initiatives
• Define a target operating model, capability requirements and light touch governance
• Manage and mentor a project team to produce high quality work
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with senior stakeholders
• (Senior Manager) Own the engagement end to end, including client interactions and workshops
• (Senior Manager) Drive momentum, influence stakeholders and ensure rapid value creation
• (Manager) Support detailed delivery through analysis, documentation and workshop preparation
• (Manager) Provide hands on support across data strategy and transformation activities

Requirements

• Strong background in management consulting with experience delivering data strategy or large scale data transformation projects
• Demonstrated ability to manage senior client relationships, including C suite stakeholders
• Deep expertise in data and AI strategy, governance, operating models and value delivery
• Excellent communication, facilitation and stakeholder management skills
• Experience applying agile and iterative approaches to strategy development
• Commercial acumen with the ability to build value driven business cases

Details

• Start date: ASAP
• Duration: 8 weeks
• Day rate: £500-£600 Ltd, depending on experience
• Location: London, hybrid