Lead Data Strategist

Role Description

Lead data strategists at Thoughtworks are experienced consultants who work with clients to create winning data solutions that meet business goals. They play a pivotal role in developing modern data architecture approaches that directly address our clients' key business objectives. Their responsibilities span from conducting in-depth reviews of current data and technology strategy and coming up with targeted data strategy, guiding clients to unlock the full potential of data and providing high-level road-maps.

This role entails a mix of advisory responsibilities in data strategy and governance, coupled with a solid delivery lead role and a breadth of data and AI ecosystem expertise.

• Collaborate closely with clients to understand their business ecosystem and goals.
• Co-create data and technology strategies aligned with client objectives.
• Define a clear vision for the client enterprise to become data-driven.
• Consult on complex data programs, providing technical leadership and guidance.
• Lead and interact with clients across various domains, addressing challenging problems.
• Collaborate with sales to turn challenges into viable solutions.
• Act as a translator between business, data, and IT, communicating data strategy to senior stakeholders.
• Own the creation of end-to-end viable data solutions, overseeing program inceptions for new product development.
• Formulate data governance strategies addressing security, privacy, and compliance requirements.
• Enable capability building in data strategy and governance.
• Create differentiated assets in data strategy and governance to take to market.
• Represent Thoughtworks in various online and offline forums, including events and conferences.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a consultant with a proven track record of creating data strategy and solutions that drive business value.
• Solid experience with data platforms and technologies.
• Experience in providing advisory and consultative guidance for clients and cross-delivery teams.
• Experience engaging with senior stakeholders to influence and enable the operationalization of an enterprise-wide data strategy.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, with the capacity to lead technical teams and drive projects to successful completion.
• Flexible and adaptable to work on a variety of projects, leveraging technical expertise and leadership skills.
• Track record of ensuring proper data governance policies, including data lineage, quality checks, and classification.
• Familiarity with AI and ML use cases and landscapes to influence the build of the right solutions.
• Experience in building high-level solution frameworks, leveraging various paradigms such as data-as-a-product, federated governance, etc.
• Experience with data governance, data security, and data privacy supporting business requirements.

Requirements

• Understanding of stakeholder management and ability to liaise between clients and key stakeholders throughout projects.
• Resilience in ambiguous situations and ability to adapt to approach challenges from multiple perspectives.
• Ability to manage risks and conflicts skillfully.
• Coaching, mentoring, and motivating others, aspiring to influence teammates positively.
• Enjoy influencing others and advocating for technical excellence while being open to change.
• Natural ability to cultivate strong partnerships and understand the importance of relationship building.

Benefits

• Career development supported by interactive tools and numerous development programs.
• Empowerment in career journeys through a cultivation culture.

Company Description

Thoughtworks is a dynamic and inclusive community of bright and supportive colleagues who are revolutionizing tech. As a leading technology consultancy, we’re pushing boundaries through our purposeful and impactful work. For 30+ years, we’ve delivered extraordinary impact together with our clients by helping them solve complex business problems with technology as the differentiator.