Data Strategy & Architecture Lead

Global consultancy requires a Data Strategy & Architecture Lead to own the end-to-end vision, definition, and architectural realization of data strategy engagements across key verticals - including Banking, Insurance, and Healthcare. This role bridges the gap between data strategy and solution architecture, ensuring that strategic recommendations are executable through modern, AI-ready data platforms and technology ecosystems.

You will lead consulting engagements that assess maturity, define target-state architectures, and design value-driven data roadmaps. Working closely with their Architecture and Technology capability teams, you'll translate business goals into actionable blueprints that drive modernization, self-service analytics, and trusted data foundations. This role combines strategic leadership with deep architectural understanding, enabling clients to accelerate digital and AI transformation through strong data design principles.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree, or 12-15+ years of relevant experience in data management, architecture, and consulting.
• 10+ years of professional experience in data and analytics, including architecture or solution design for enterprise platforms.
• 3+ years of experience in Banking or Financial Services (preferred); Insurance and Healthcare experience a plus.
• Outstanding presentation and communication skills with executive audiences.
• Strong understanding of cloud-based data architectures (e.g., lakehouse, data mesh/fabric, MDM, and data integration).
• Experience leading data platform modernization initiatives and aligning them with business value outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to bridge strategy and architecture - translating vision into technical blueprints.
• Prior consulting or consultative experience required.
• Architecture certifications (TOGAF, cloud architect) a plus.