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Data Governance

PA Consulting
London
23 hours ago
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Company Description We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our teams of interdisciplinary experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results. We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. And we have deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport. Our teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands. PA. Bringing Ingenuity to Life. Job Description We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. We challenge where it matters and own the outcome. We combine strategic thinking, customer-centric service design, and agile engineering practices to accelerate innovation in a tech-driven world. Why consider joining our Digital & Data community?

  • Join our Digital & Data team working alongside product, design and a wide range of other experts and cross-disciplinary teams to bring ideas to life through innovative software solutions.
  • Grow a flexible and unique career within a trust-based, inclusive environment that values excellence, innovation, and curiosity. You have the option to progress with us on a technical career track. No need to go onto the Partner career track if this doesn't align with what you want to do.
  • Hybrid working - our approach is to be in the office or on client site a minimum of 2 days per week.
  • Work on a broad variety of projects and tech stacks for clients across seven sectors - no project is ever the same
  • Join other experts within our supportive and collaborative community through knowledge-sharing and peer-level support, coaching and mentoring
  • Deepen your expertise through our a culture of learning and growth – you'll have budget to take courses (technical and non-technical training), plus gain certifications

What You Can Expect

  • Hybrid working with the team on client site or in our office a minimum of two days per week. However, the actual time you spend and where you spend it will vary by role or assignment, including up to 5 days per week on a client site.
  • An environment that deeply cares about its values Values | PA Consulting
  • As part of our Digital team, you'll work alongside colleagues from across PA – delivering transformative digital solutions to today's most complex business challenges. Our teams are trusted to deliver and given the space to be awesome. We're an inclusive community for the curious, generous, pragmatic and committed digital practitioner.

Qualifications Essential requirements Even if you don't meet every requirement below, feel free to still apply as we are often hiring for similar roles which your background might be better suited to. Data Governance Tradecraft

  • Experience in designing and implementing data governance frameworks including the development and enforcement of policies for data quality, security, and compliance.
  • Experience setting up and working with in a Data Office that defines the above policies
  • Proficiency in data cataloguing and metadata management tools such as Collibra, Atlan, Informatica, or similar platforms.
  • Knowledge of data lineage, stewardship, and data quality management, using relevant tools and applications to support these responsibilities.
  • Comfortable implementing governance controls and standards on cloud platforms (such as AWS) to manage data access, privacy, and compliance requirements.
  • Enjoy collaborating with stakeholders across business, legal, security, and technical teams in a fast-paced environment to ensure effective data governance practices are upheld
  • Professional certifications in Cloud and Data Governance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and deliver complex client engagements, providing expert advice in areas such as business transformation, technology strategy, and innovation.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships at senior levels, acting as a trusted advisor and identifying new business opportunities.
  • Develop and shape innovative solutions to address client challenges, leveraging deep industry knowledge and consulting expertise.
  • Guide, mentor, and develop teams of consultants, ensuring high-quality project delivery and professional growth of junior staff.
  • Contribute to thought leadership through research, publications, and presentations in your area of expertise.
  • Drive business development activities, including proposal writing, pitching, and managing client accounts.
  • Stay up-to-date with latest trends, technologies, and regulatory changes relevant to client industries.

Key Requirements:

  • Significant consulting experience, ideally within a leading management consulting firm.
  • Proven track record of delivering successful large-scale projects and driving measurable client impact.
  • Outstanding communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Deep expertise in one or more sectors (e.g., healthcare, financial services, energy, public sector).
  • Strong business acumen and ability to identify and develop new opportunities.

Additional Information Assessment process Please note that the interview stages may be subject to change based on the specific requirements of the role.

  • Quick call with one of our Recruiters – to discuss your application, the role and PA
  • Round 1: Either a competency or technical interview (60 mins)
  • Round 2: Either a competency or technical interview, whichever you didn't do at first round (60 mins)
  • Final round : Meeting with a PA leader - a mini case study and discussion around your client-centricity (60 mins)

Life At PA encompasses our peoples' experience at PA. It's about how we enrich peoples' working lives by giving them access to unique people and growth opportunities and purpose led meaningful work. Our purpose guides how we work with our clients and our teams, and support our communities, to deliver insight and impact, solving the world's most complex challenges. We're focused on building a workplace that values human difference and diverse mindsets, and a culture of inclusion and equality that unlocks the potential in our people so everyone can be their best self. Find out more about Life at PA here . We are dedicated to supporting the physical, emotional, social and financial well-being of our people. Check out some of our extensive benefits:

  • Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare for you and your family
  • 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days
  • Generous company pension scheme
  • Opportunity to get involved with community and charity-based initiatives
  • Annual performance-based bonus
  • PA share ownership
  • Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn)

We're committed to advancing equality. We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to their age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression), political belief veteran status, or other by any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups. Adjustments or accommodations - Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us on

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