Purpose of the Role
The Data Strategy & Advisory consultant works as a leader in the Data practice. They evaluate and advise clients on data and AI strategies, translating these into practical delivery with tangible results. They develop [strong client relationships, becoming the trusted data and AI advisor to C-level stakeholders. As a thought leader, they develop the Data Strategy & Advisory practice creating and promoting innovative service offerings to attract new business, mentoring and inspire, Valconeers to achieve their potential.
Key Responsibilities
- Stakeholder Collaboration & Change Management: engage and influence stakeholders from C-suite to frontline to achieve buy-in to approaches and drive cultural change.
- Capability Assessment & Roadmap: assess client data and AI capabilities, identify gaps, and develop a practical improvement roadmap.
- Strategy Development: formulate innovative and transformative data and AI strategies, aligned to business objectives, that excite and energise clients.
- Operating Model Design: design and implement effective data and AI operating models, with clear reporting structures, governance processes, capabilities, roles and responsibilities and the necessary skills for data and AI teams to thrive.
- Value Realisation & Performance Metrics: create the business case, define collective goals and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that measure success of data and AI initiatives, ensuring value for money and sustainable investment.
- Architecture & Technology Guidance: guide architectural design to utilise data and AI effectively, including overseeing appropriate selection of data and AI technology.
- Practice Development: develop new go to market opportunities and innovative data and AI offerings as a thought leader, mentor and inspire Valconeers.