Data Strategy & Governance Consultant

Join Accenture's Technology Strategy & Transformation (TS&T) practice within the Global Network and help organizations unlock the value of data as a strategic enterprise asset. As a Data Strategy & Governance Consultant, you will work with leading organizations across industries to define data strategies, modernize data platforms, strengthen governance frameworks, and enable trusted, secure, and compliant data ecosystems that support business growth and innovation. In this role, you will collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to drive data transformation initiatives, establish governance operating models, and translate regulatory and business requirements into practical, scalable solutions. Key Responsibilities Data Strategy & Transformation • Assess current-state data landscapes, architecture, operating models, and business requirements to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation. • Conduct data maturity and platform assessments to evaluate scalability, performance, security, and business alignment. • Design target-state data architectures, including cloud-native solutions such as data lakehouses, data mesh, and data fabric architectures. • Develop data modernization roadmaps, migration strategies, and target operating models that support long-term business objectives. • Partner with data engineering, analytics, architecture, and business teams to translate strategic objectives into executable solutions. • Support business case development, value realization planning, and stakeholder engagement activities. Data Governance, Risk & Compliance • Design and implement enterprise data governance frameworks, including data ownership, stewardship, policies, standards, and operating procedures. • Define data classification, access management, and governance controls to ensure appropriate handling of sensitive and critical data assets. • Establish data quality management frameworks, including monitoring processes, quality metrics, dashboards, and remediation workflows. • Advise stakeholders on data privacy, protection, retention, and security requirements, ensuring alignment with applicable regulations and organizational policies. • Develop governance mechanisms that support data transparency, accountability, risk management, and digital trust. • Support the development of AI governance frameworks, responsible AI controls, and data-related model risk management practices. Stakeholder & Practice Development • Facilitate workshops and engage with business, technology, legal, cybersecurity, and executive stakeholders to define and align data initiatives. • Contribute to proposals, thought leadership, business development activities, and client presentations. • Support knowledge sharing and mentoring initiatives within the practice. • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Engineering, or a related discipline. • 5 to 8 years of experience in data strategy, data governance, data management, data architecture, or related consulting roles. • Strong understanding of enterprise data governance frameworks and data management best practices. • Experience designing or assessing modern data platforms and cloud-based data architectures. • Knowledge of data privacy, regulatory compliance, and data risk management principles, including regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, and PDPA. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder management, and communication skills. • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment. Preferred Qualifications • Experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), or Google Cloud Platform (GCP). • Experience with data governance and catalog tools such as Microsoft Purview, Collibra, or Alation. • Knowledge of data architecture patterns including data lakehouse, data mesh, and data fabric. • Experience implementing data quality frameworks and data governance operating models. • Professional certifications such as CDMP, DAMA, CDPSE, Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate, or AWS Certified Data Analytics. • Experience working in management consulting, technology consulting, or large-scale transformation programs. About the Company / Team We work with one shared purpose: to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Every day, more than 775,000 of us help our stakeholders continuously reinvent. Together, we drive positive change and deliver value to our clients, partners, shareholders, communities, and each other. We believe that delivering value requires innovation, and innovation thrives in an inclusive and diverse environment. We actively foster a workplace free from bias, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is respected and empowered to do their best work. At Accenture, we see well-being holistically, supporting our people's physical, mental, and financial health. We also provide opportunities to keep skills relevant through certifications, learning, and diverse work experiences. We're proud to be consistently recognized as one of the World's Best Workplaces™. Join Accenture to work at the heart of change. Visit us at www.accenture.com. About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of ser…