Lead Consultant Data Architecture & Engineering

At GHD we dont just believe in the power of commitment we live and breathe it every day.

Thats why we pledge to support and empower all of our people to make a positive impact when working hand in hand with our business to drive change. Well help you accelerate your career and empower you with the right technology and training as you bring ideas and projects to life.

Together with your colleagues clients and partners youll make an impact that is felt by all. See where your commitment could take you.

Who are we looking for

GHD is seeking a Lead Consultant - Data Architecture & Engineering to join our Americas Business Advisory practice. This role is a senior sellerdoer position for a technically deep consulting leader who combines strong market-facing capabilities with hands-on expertise in data architecture data engineering and advanced analytics.

The Data Analytics & AI Team partners with public and private sector clients to define information-driven strategies design and implement modern data platforms and deliver advanced analytics and AI solutions that improve decision-making performance and compliance. At GHD we go beyond strategy by delivering end-to-end solutions from business problem definition through architecture build and implementation in real-world operating environments.

This role will lead client engagements shape and sell new work and provide technical and delivery leadership across complex data and AI programs.

Preferred offices include Houston Philadelphia Atlanta

Our Hybrid Work Model: Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in the office three days a week to contribute connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

Working with an energetic and high performing team this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

Market Leadership and Business Development

Act as a sellerdoer originating shaping and closing data analytics and AI opportunities across priority markets
Build trusted advisor relationships with senior client stakeholders including executives and operational leaders
Lead proposal development solution shaping and commercial structuring for complex consulting engagements
Partner with market sector and account leaders to identify highvalue use cases and growth opportunities
Contribute to the evolution of GHDs Data Analytics & AI offerings and gotomarket strategy

Client and Engagement Leadership

Lead large complex data and digital transformation programs from strategy through implementation
Serve as the senior engagement lead for key clients accountable for scope quality outcomes and financial performance
Translate business objectives into scalable data architecture analytics and AI solutions
Facilitate executive workshops and working sessions to define vision roadmap and investment priorities
Present insights recommendations and progress updates to executive and governance audiences

Technical and Solution Leadership

Provide hands-on technical leadership in data architecture data engineering and analytics solution design
Lead the creation and execution of enterprise data and AI strategies roadmaps and reference architectures
Guide the design of modern data platforms across cloud and hybrid environments
Oversee solution design involving analytics machine learning generative AI computer vision and digital twins
Ensure solutions are scalable secure and aligned with data governance and operating model requirements

Team Leadership and Capability Development

Lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams of data engineers data scientists and analytics consultants
Foster a culture of technical excellence collaboration and practical problem solving
Set technical standards review solution designs and provide quality assurance across engagements
Support talent development coaching and growth of future technical and consulting leaders

Thought Leadership and Innovation

Stay current on emerging trends in data platforms analytics AI and digital transformation
Drive adoption of AI-enabled solutions relevant to infrastructure environment and assetintensive sectors
Contribute to internal thought leadership client presentations and industry forums

What you will bring to the team:

Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering Mathematics Statistics or a related field strongly preferred

10 years of experience in data analytics data engineering and AI with at least 5 years in a senior consulting or leadership role
Proven experience as a sellerdoer in a consulting environment including business development and client leadership
Deep experience defining and implementing enterprise data architectures and analytics platforms
Strong background working with public and private sector clients on complex multistakeholder engagements
Demonstrated ability to bridge business strategy and technical execution

Technical Expertise

Strong proficiency in Python SQL and modern data platforms and engineering patterns
Strong experience with cloud data platforms such as Azure Databricks and Snowflake.
Experience with machine learning and AI frameworks and analytics platforms
Experience with data visualization and decisionsupport tools such as Power BI
Familiarity with data governance data management and operating model design

Leadership Skills

Executivelevel communication and presentation skills
Strong stakeholder management and facilitation capabilities
Ability to lead teams influence without authority and operate in matrixed environments

Preferred Qualifications

Certifications in data strategy cloud architecture AI or digital transformation
Experience implementing enterprisescale data platforms and governance frameworks
Background in infrastructure environmental industrial or assetintensive sectors

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As a multicultural organization we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race color religion genetic information national origin sex (including same sex) sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions age disability or handicap citizenship status service member status or any other category protected by federal state or local law.