Data & AI Advisory Lead

NCS is a leading technology services firm in APAC delivering digital data AI and transformation solutions for governments and enterprises. With 13000 professionals across 20 cities we help organizations modernize innovate and unlock business value through data analytics and AI.

We are seeking a Data & AI Advisory Lead to guide clients through their data and AI transformation journey from strategy and governance to adoption and execution alignment. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior business and technology leaders shaping strategic roadmaps and enabling responsible sustainable value role requires:

• Strong consulting and advisory skills
• Deep expertise in data governance AI governance and data strategy
• Ability to communicate clearly with C-level stakeholders
• Leadership across multidisciplinary teams

What you will do:

1. Client Advisory & Strategy

• Assess data and AI maturity and identify high-value opportunities.
• Define data and AI transformation roadmaps aligned with business goals.
• Advise on data strategy governance operating models and responsible AI practices.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear business recommendations.

2. Solution Design & Alignment

• Shape end-to-end analytics and AI solutions with architects engineers and data scientists.
• Define reference architectures operating models and execution playbooks.
• Ensure alignment between business objectives and technical design across delivery phases.
• Provide oversight during implementation to ensure value and governance adherence.

3. Governance Leadership

• Lead advisory on data governance AI governance and stewardship models.
• Establish governance processes controls and risk management frameworks.
• Promote ethical transparent and responsible AI adoption within client organizations.

4. Thought Leadership & Evangelism

• Drive thought leadership through whitepapers presentations and executive engagements.
• Stay updated on emerging data AI analytics and governance trends.
• Represent NCS at client workshops industry forums and strategic sessions.

5. Business Development & Practice Growth

• Support sales teams in shaping advisory offerings proposals and value propositions.
• Lead workshops insights sessions and strategic conversations.
• Mentor team members and develop advisory capabilities.
• Identify reusable frameworks and accelerators to strengthen practice delivery.

The ideal candidate should possess:

Technical & Advisory Expertise

• 10 years in data analytics AI or consulting roles with proven strategic advisory experience.
• Strong understanding of:
  • modern data platforms
  • cloud ecosystems (Azure AWS GCP)
  • AI/ML and analytics capabilities
  • data governance & AI governance frameworks
• Experience designing enterprise roadmaps and transformation programs.

Leadership & Stakeholder Skills

• Excellent communication facilitation and storytelling abilities.
• Confident engaging C-level stakeholders on strategy and technical topics.
• Strong business acumen and ability to drive alignment across diverse teams.
• Experienced in managing complex multi-disciplinary engagements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in a related field (Computer Science Data Science Business Analytics).
• Consulting or enterprise transformation background.

Why join NCS

• Lead high-impact Data & AI advisory programs for major enterprises and public sector clients.
• Shape enterprise strategies and governance frameworks that drive real transformation.
• Work with a talented multidisciplinary team in a collaborative environment.
• Competitive compensation and strong professional development support.

We are driven by our AEIOU beliefsAdventure Excellence Integrity Ownership and Unityand we seek individuals who embody these values in both their professional and personal lives. We are committed to our Impact: Valuing our clients Growing our people and Creating our future.

Together we make the extraordinary happen.

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