Data Strategy Consultant

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1 month ago
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Data Strategy Consultant

Job at AECOM


Company Description

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.


We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.


There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.


Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Strategy Consultant who combines strong analytical capabilities with client-facing experience to join our data team. This role involves working closely with stakeholders to identify strategic growth opportunities, deliver actionable insights, while advising on digital transformation and process optimisation. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with consultancy experience and the ability to communicate technical concepts in a way that resonates with diverse stakeholders.


Key Responsibilities

  • Engage with and manage stakeholders
  • Act as a trusted consultant to clients, identifying opportunities for business growth and digital innovation
  • Translate client business goals into a strategic blueprint
  • Analyse existing systems and infrastructure to identify areas for improvement
  • Support bid writing and proposal development for new projects
  • Identify and scope work opportunities with clients, aligning with strategic objectives
  • Understand and advise on digital process lifecycles
  • Perform data analysis, including ETL processes and dashboard development
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (data engineers, analysts, scientists, UI/UX designers) to deliver integrated solutions
  • Gather and translate business requirements into technical specifications
  • Communicate complex technical concepts in clear, layman-friendly language
  • Deliver compelling data storytelling to influence decision-making.

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience in stakeholder engagement and consultancy
  • Technical and entrepreneurial understanding of business processes and needs
  • Strong data analysis skills, including ETL and dashboarding
  • Proficiency in Python and SQL (preferred)
  • Strong knowledge of systems, system architecture and the Azure stack
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to simplify technical language for non-technical audiences
  • Experience in identifying strategic growth opportunities for businesses
  • Team-oriented mindset with experience working in multidisciplinary teams

Desirable Skills

  • Awareness of emerging digital technologies and trends
  • Experience in bid writing and business development
  • Knowledge of data storytelling techniques and best practices
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms and data integration

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com.


Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.


You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.


AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.


Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.


We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long‑term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.


All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.


ReqID: J10141759


Business Line: Geography OH


Business Group: DCS


Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India


Career Area: Digital & Engineering Technology


Work Location Model: Hybrid



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