About The Role We''re looking for a Lead Data Architect to join our Technology Strategy and Architecture practice. This is a strategic role that deals with data holistically across an organisation. Lead Data Architects drive digital transformation from a data perspective, supporting clients to define the vision for data in their organisation. Lead Data Architects ensure that data is managed properly through data landscaping, data cataloguing, data design, and data standards. You will bring a pragmatic and user-centered approach to data architecture, ensuring that data architecture, governance, processes and technologies meet the needs of users and stakeholders. In this role, you will: Guide and support clients to define data strategy to align with broader organisational strategy Discover and document client data ecosystems and design future state enterprise data architecture Champion, set standards, design governance, and define ways of working for data You''ll operate as a trusted advisor, liaising with senior client stakeholders. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across design, data engineering, technology, and delivery. You will lead smaller engagements or play a senior role on larger ones. You will be the source of oversight and advice on data for the wider team and for the client. You will also support the development of junior colleagues while contributing to practice improvement and business development. Responsibilities Collaborate with client sta