Data & AI Architect Manager

Our client is a well-established global consultancy that delivers data, AI, and digital transformation work across Government and Defence. They are growing their Data & AI Architecture teams and offer the chance to work on large, high-impact public sector programmes. The company has a strong, collaborative culture and places real emphasis on doing the right thing, working as a team, and delivering meaningful results. They also invest in their people, offering good opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career while working alongside experienced professionals.

Working Patterns: This is a hybrid role with 2-3 days on site per week.

• Design and maintain enterprise data models (conceptual, logical and physical) in line with recognised standards and best practice
• Help shape and guide data and AI strategy across complex programmes, working with both technical teams and senior stakeholders
• Review existing systems and data landscapes to understand current challenges, then define a clear future-state architecture
• Oversee delivery teams to make sure data solutions are robust, scalable, and fit for long-term use
• Promote good data practices and ways of working to improve delivery speed and overall quality
• Lead, support and develop teams, while driving data governance, quality, and continuous improvement across the organisation

• Strong consulting experience with client-facing delivery, including contributing to proposals and business development
• Deep experience in data architecture, designing scalable solutions across modern platforms like Data Lake, Lakehouse, and Data Mesh
• Proven ability to work with senior stakeholders, communicate clearly, and translate business needs into data solutions
• Experience leading and developing teams, creating a collaborative and high-performing environment
• Solid technical background across data modelling, pipelines, SQL/NoSQL, and cloud-based data platforms
• Good understanding of data governance, quality, and regulatory requirements (e.g. GDPR), with familiarity in tools like Collibra or Informatica
• Experience designing end-to-end data flows, from source systems through to reporting and analytics
• Familiar with different deployment models and processing approaches (e.g. cloud, hybrid, batch, and streaming)

• 26 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Pension contribution matched up to 8%.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Overseas Working Policy – If you have the right to work in another country, can request up to 20 days each year to work remotely.
• Yearly On Target Bonus.
• Season Ticket Loans.
• Paid professional subscription.
• Life Assurance.

Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

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