Data, Analytics & Insights – Executive Advisor

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

We are seeking Data Analytics & Insights Executive Advisor to shape win and lead major client engagements develop repeatable offers and build high-performing teams aligned to client demand and GHDs engineering strengths.

This role places a strong emphasis on data strategy data management and information-driven transformation enabling clients to unlock value from their data across complex infrastructure environments.

You will support the delivery of innovative data-led solutions across all infrastructure sectorsdriving tangible lasting impact for generations to come.

Youll have the freedom to explore diverse projects with support to grow your expertise in data digital and advisory services. We embrace a start-up mindset within a global corporate environmentencouraging autonomy fresh thinking and agile decision-making. Our team brings together infrastructure and data advisory fostering collaboration and empowering you to make a meaningful impact.

Role Purpose

As an Executive Advisor you will lead work winning and executive-level delivery across Data Analytics & Insights engagements with a particular focus on defining data strategies and establishing strong data management practices.

You will act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders shaping data-driven transformation programs building repeatable offerings aligned to core engineering services and setting the commercial and delivery rhythm required for sustainable growth.

Preferred offices include Houston Philadelphia Atlanta Boston Rosemont

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:

1) Client Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Position GHD as a trusted advisor for data strategy data governance and digital transformation in infrastructure
• Lead conversations on how data is structured governed and leveraged to drive better outcomes
• Translate complex data technical and commercial concepts into clear executive decisions

2) Work Winning Market Development & Offer Leadership

• Shape opportunities in data strategy data management and analytics transformation across priority sectors
• Develop and scale offerings spanning data governance architecture and information management
• Align market demand with GHDs engineering and advisory capabilities

3) Delivery Leadership & Executive Technical Oversight

• Lead large-scale engagements spanning data strategy data architecture and data management frameworks
• Define end-to-end solutionsfrom data foundations and integration through to analytics and AI
• Ensure solutions are scalable secure governed and aligned with client operating models

4) Capability Building

• Build and scale teams with strengths in data strategy governance and enterprise data management
• Mentor teams on best practices across data lifecycle quality and controls
• Strengthen GHDs data-led advisory capability

Core Capability Areas

• Data Strategy & Operating Models: vision roadmaps business cases
• Data Management & Governance: ownership standards quality lineage compliance
• Data Foundations: architecture platforms security lifecycle management
• Data Integration: ingestion transformation interoperability data quality
• Decision Intelligence: BI self-serve analytics ML AI & GenAI

What you will bring to the team:

• 12 years of experience in data strategy and enterprise data management
• Strong track record in data-driven transformation including governance architecture and analytics
• Experience building and leading high-performing teams
• Proven ability to engage executive stakeholders and convert relationships into work
• Clear communication of complex data and technical concepts at senior levels
• Ability to oversee high-quality deliverables including reports dashboards and strategic roadmaps

Personal Characteristics

• Commercially minded pragmatic and outcomes-focused
• Strong advocate for data-led decision-making and governance discipline
• Collaborative and inclusive leadership style
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and shaping emerging opportunities

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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.