Senior Consultant - Data Strategy

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REACH YOUR POTENTIAL | COLLABORATE WITH AMAZING PEOPLE | MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN

Do you have the skills, passion, and commitment to transform our clients for the better? Are you ready to be a changemaker? If so, join us.

North Highland is the world's leading change and transformation consultancy. Simply put, we make change happen like no one else. And we're on the hunt for a new Senior Consultant - Data Strategy.

HOW WILL YOU MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN?

Digital services are core to North Highland's consulting work, and we are looking for the right Data Strategy Senior Consultant to continue the expansion of our UK team. At this level, you are primarily responsible for using your expertise in Data Strategy and modern operations to ensure solutions and deliverables are high-quality, functional, effective and of lasting value for our clients.

IDEALLY, WE'D LIKE:

• A minimum 3.5 years experience in providing complex consultative services in the following focus areas: information strategy, information/data governance, master data management, data quality and metadata management.
• Working knowledge of the modernized information management tool landscape (Talend, Collibra, Oracle DRM, SAP MDM, Informatica, Alation, Big ID, Data.world)
• A strong working knowledge and point of view on the evolving concepts and practices for modernizing information management.
• A proven track record of understanding business challenges and translating them into value-add solutions - strong analytical and problem- solving skills - actively participate in brainstorming, identifying core issues and effectively finding and using data to manage complex analysis.
• Familiarity with data governance live cycles such as current state/future state assessments and operating models.
• Assessment of data strategy to look at current/future state roadmap
• Familiarity with establishing all aspects of data quality programs including people, processes and technology.
• Soft consulting, verbal, and presentation skills as well as industry experience aligned to NH go to market.

YOU WILL:

• Create strategies which align people, processes, policies, and technology in information management domain
• You will engage a variety of clients to develop data strategies, conduct data governance technology evaluations, and assist in the development and delivery of Data Governance, Metadata, and Master Data transformation roadmaps and projects.
• Interview stakeholders to understand business requirements
• Develop business insights by performing exploratory data analysis by interrogating databases, transforming data at a basic level, and performing different analyses like aggregations and simple correlations.
• Visualize data for consumption of insights by stakeholders
• Confidently and clearly present ideas and concepts to C-level stakeholders

Optional Skills / Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's Degree or better in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field,
• Professional certifications in data technologies (BI tools, cloud technologies, ETL, etc.)
• Familiarity with the scripting data and machine learning ecosystems - (Jupyter Notebooks, scikit-learn, SciPy, NumPy, pandas, Matplotlib, TensorFlow, etc.)
• Experience of embedding analytics across other consulting offerings
• Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform inc Power Apps and Power Automate

TRANSFORMING CLIENTS. TRANSFORMING CAREERS.

Success-for both our clients and our colleagues-is all about putting people first and doing great things together. We believe that when we work as one team, we can take action today to build lasting capability for tomorrow.
We strive to have the most enviable culture on the planet, inspiring people to reach their full potential. Here's how we make it happen:

• Intentional, flexible growth. We never want you to settle. Leading your own growth and transformation is your prerogative-one which we'll help you nurture and develop every step of the way. We'll inspire you to learn, teach, and ultimately carve your own path. That means you grow, we grow, and so do our clients.
• People-first, and then some. It goes without saying that people come first, but what comes next? Our people are always at the heart ; your wellbeing and success is built on a collective understanding that every one of us can be a coach, a friend, and a fantastic listener-regardless of job title. We think of it as a celebration of individuality, difference, and diversity.
• Make your own change happen. With us, your curiosity and creativity know no bounds. The reins are off. All we ask is that you have the courage to transform yourself and those around you-colleagues and clients alike. If you've got the drive to become a changemaker, we'll do the rest.

READY TO MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN?

North Highland makes change happen, helping businesses transform by placing people at the heart of every decision. It's how lasting progress is made. With our blend of workforce, customer, and operational expertise, we're recognized as the world's leading transformation consultancy. We break new ground today, so tomorrow is easier to navigate.

Founded in 1992, North Highland is regularly named one of the best places to work. We are a proud member of Cordence Worldwide, a global network of truly connected consultancy firms with the ability to think and deliver together.

This means North Highland has more than 3,500 experts in 50+ offices around the globe on hand to partner with you.

Please note that applicants must be authorized to work in the United Kingdom without the need for visa sponsorship by North Highland. Work visa sponsorship will not be provided, either now or in the future, for this position.

North Highland is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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