Key Responsibilities for the Data Management Consultant role
* Work independently or as part of a team to understand the data management capabilities required to satisfy client business goals and objectives, and translate these into appropriate target operating models, architectures and roadmaps
* Work independently or as part of a team to perform data management maturity assessments and develop recommendations for clients to address deficiencies
* Work independently or as part of a team to develop client business cases for data management initiatives
* Work independently or as part of a team to recommend appropriate approaches and frameworks for data governance, master data management and data
* Work as part of a team to develop the high-level architecture for data-centric business solutions such as single-view (master data management) or insight/analytics solutions
* Supporting the development of client bids and presentations of proposals
* Develop trusted relationships with clients to generate further sales opportunities for self and others
 
Essential Skills
Proven expertise in two or more of the following areas:
* Data Governance
* Master Data Management
* Data Quality Management - Key
* Data Migration
* Data Integration
* Data Architecture & Modelling

Knowledge of established Data Management frameworks and best practice approaches.
Desirable Skills
Proven expertise in any of the following areas:
* Information and Data Strategy
* Business Case Development for Data Management Initiatives
* Data Management Frameworks and Assessments
* Data Migration Strategy & Implementation Planning
* Business Change Management
* Data Protection Legislation and Regulations
* Technology Options Appraisal
* Experience of working with Central or Local Government
Person specification - Essential
* Strong client focus, committed to providing high-quality services and solutions
* Relates well to others, effective at relationship and stakeholder management
* Excellent communication and presentation skills with impact and clarity
* Works well when part of a team pursuing a common goal
* Adaptable to changing business and client needs, positively using any feedback that may be provided
* Proactive in seeking new business opportunities for self and others
* Comfortable planning/prioritizing work and reporting progress
* Willingness to travel to work at client sites across the UK and beyond, flexible about short and longer-term engagements
* Self-starting with a positive "can-do" approach, facing unexpected challenges enthusiastically and finding opportunities to deliver successful outcomes for clients
* Keen to learn and contribute to the development of Consultancy capabilities
Person specification - Desirable
* A track record of delivering data-centric solutions
* Experience of working within the consulting industry
Certifications - Desirable
* DAMA Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)
* TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework)