Senior Consultant Data and AI Strategy

As a Data & AI Strategy Senior Consultant youll be the crucial bridge between our clients ambitions and the potential of their data. You will work closely with a diverse range of stakeholders to understand their unique challenges and design a strategic path toward a data-driven and AI-enabled future. This role is all about strategy and impact; while youll need to understand what data technologies can enable your primary focus will be on identifying the whythe opportunitiesand the whatthe end-to-end capabilities required by the business rather than deep technical details. Your core mission is to help organisations leverage data and AI to create real tangible value.

Your key responsibilities will involve guiding clients throughout their Data & AI strategy journeyfrom leading engaging workshops that uncover high-value use cases to developing actionable roadmaps that deliver meaningful results. You will assess and enhance clients Data & AI capabilities advocate for best practices in data governance and stay at the forefront of emerging trends such as Generative AI and Data Ethics to help solve complex real-world problems.

In return for your expertise youll find meaningful work at the heart of our clients most important Data & AI transformations. Youll be immersed in an innovative environment working alongside a team of bright minds and leveraging cutting-edge technology. We are deeply invested in your professional growth offering clear career development pathways along with the benefits and stability of being part of a leading global technology firm.

Qualifications :

Strategic & Commercial Acumen

• Business Value Focus: Proven ability to identify and articulate how data initiatives can drive tangible business outcomes such as revenue growth cost optimisation or risk reduction.
• Strategic Roadmapping: Demonstrated experience in designing and developing comprehensive phased Data & AI strategy roadmaps for medium to large organisations.
• Use Case Definition: Expertise in identifying validating and prioritising high-impact business use cases for data and analytics.

Consulting & Stakeholder Management

• Workshop Facilitation: Skilled in designing and leading engaging outcome-focused workshops to elicit requirements foster alignment and drive strategic decision-making.
• Influencing & Communication: Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to translate complex data concepts into clear compelling business language for non-technical audiences.
• Team Leadership: Experience in leading teams and providing direction to junior staff to achieve defined outcomes for which you are accountable.

Data & Analytics Expertise

• Data Capability Assessment: Deep understanding of the core pillars of Data & AI capabilities within an end-to-end operating model with experience in assessing organisational maturity.
• Data Governance: Strong knowledge of data governance principles with practical experience in designing and championing best-practice governance frameworks.
• Industry & Tech Awareness: Solid understanding of modern data concepts and the ability to speak credibly about current trends including Generative AI Data Products AI Governance and the role of cloud platforms and serviceswithout needing to be a hands-on technical expert.

Personal Attributes

• Impact-Driven: A results-oriented mindset with a passion for translating strategy into real-world transformation and value.
• Collaborative & Adaptable: Thrives in a collaborative team environment and can adapt their approach to suit different client contexts and challenges.
• Problem-Solver: A natural ability to deconstruct complex business challenges and design structured actionable solutions.

Additional Information :

Why join us: 

NCS Australia is where you can feel at home nurturing your talents and skills as we make tomorrow together one day at a time. Our benefits include paid parental leave initiatives focused on your well-being and discounted health insurance. You will also enjoy discounts on various products and services and be regularly recognised and rewarded for high performance. We are committed to your career development through our Capability Fingerprint industry and partner training programs special interest groups and an AI-driven learning platform. No matter where you are in your career we offer meaningful work and opportunities for growth.

NCS Australia is an equal-opportunity employer and we take pride in our commitment to valuing and supporting our people and the communities we are dedicated to attracting retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity ethnicity sexual orientation disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Veterans Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

At NCS Australia we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply. 

Agencies:

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Work rights and background checks: 

To be eligible for a position with us applicants will need to have valid work rights for Australia and be willing to undergo a comprehensive background checking process including probity and police checks

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time