Associate Director - Data & AI Governance

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Associate Director – Data & AI Governance

Location: London (Hybrid)

Permanent, Full-Time


Are you an experienced Data & AI Governance leader ready to drive meaningful change? We’re hiring an Associate Director to lead a portfolio of high-impact client engagements, shape governance strategy, and develop a best-in-class consulting team.


The Opportunity

Join a high-growth consultancy at the forefront of data, AI, and cloud transformation. As a senior member of the Data & AI Governance practice, you’ll combine strategic leadership, delivery oversight, and subject matter expertise to help clients unlock value and manage risk in a fast-evolving landscape.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage end-to-end delivery of Data & AI Governance engagements
  • Provide expert advisory across governance frameworks, policy, compliance, and operating models
  • Translate business challenges into structured programmes of work
  • Oversee financial performance across your portfolio (utilisation, margin, revenue)
  • Support business development, pre-sales, and capability planning
  • Mentor and develop consultants across the governance capability
  • Contribute to IP development, frameworks, and thought leadership
  • Engage confidently with executive-level stakeholders across multiple sectors

  • What You Bring

    • 10+ years in Data Governance, Information Governance, or related disciplines
    • 3–5 years in a leadership role with delivery, commercial, and people responsibilities
    • Proven experience designing and implementing governance models and controls
    • Strong understanding of relevant regulations (GDPR, CCPA, EU AI Act, etc.)
    • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
    • Comfortable balancing strategic oversight with hands-on delivery
    • Experience contributing to commercial decision-making and team growth
    • Certifications such as CDMP or DAMA are a plus

  • What Success Looks Like

    • High-performing teams and repeatable client success
    • Measurable impact across multiple governance engagements
    • Recognised subject matter expertise, internally and externally
    • Achievement of portfolio-level financial KPIs
    • Scalable IP and frameworks in use across the practice

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Location:
London
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Technology

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