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Data Strategy & Governance Consultant

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  • Assess data landscapes, design cloud-native architectures, implement governance, quality & compliance.
  • Join Accenture's global TS&T practice advising leading organisations to unlock data value.
  • Deliver high-impact modernization & AI governance!

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Kuala Lumpur

Job Description

Join Accenture's Technology Strategy & Transformation (TS&T) practice within the Global Network and help organizations unlock the value of data as a strategic enterprise asset. As a Data Strategy & Governance Consultant, you will work with leading organizations across industries to define data strategies, modernize data platforms, strengthen governance frameworks, and enable trusted, secure, and compliant data ecosystems that support business growth and innovation.
In this role, you will collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to drive data transformation initiatives, establish governance operating models, and translate regulatory and business requirements into practical, scalable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Data Strategy & Transformation

• Assess current-state data landscapes, architecture, operating models, and business requirements to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.
• Conduct data maturity and platform assessments to evaluate scalability, performance, security, and business alignment.
• Design target-state data architectures, including cloud-native solutions such as data lakehouses, data mesh, and data fabric architectures.
• Develop data modernization roadmaps, migration strategies, and target operating models that support long-term business objectives.
• Partner with data engineering, analytics, architecture, and business teams to translate strategic objectives into executable solutions.
• Support business case development, value realization planning, and stakeholder engagement activities.

Data Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Design and implement enterprise data governance frameworks, including data ownership, stewardship, policies, standards, and operating procedures.
• Define data classification, access management, and governance controls to ensure appropriate handling of sensitive and critical data assets.
• Establish data quality management frameworks, including monitoring processes, quality metrics, dashboards, and remediation workflows.
• Advise stakeholders on data privacy, protection, retention, and security requirements, ensuring alignment with applicable regulations and organizational policies.
• Develop governance mechanisms that support data transparency, accountability, risk management, and digital trust.
• Support the development of AI governance frameworks, responsible AI controls, and data-related model risk management practices.

Stakeholder & Practice Development

• Facilitate workshops and engage with business, technology, legal, cybersecurity, and executive stakeholders to define and align data initiatives.
• Contribute to proposals, thought leadership, business development activities, and client presentations.
• Support knowledge sharing and mentoring initiatives within the practice.


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Company Benefits

Optical coverage

Employees have access to claim for prescription glasses and contact lenses.

Employee assistance program

Employees have access to employee assistance on challenges related to work, family, relationships and finances.

Health screening program

Employees can enjoy the benefits of comprehensive health screening at any clinic of their choice.

Bonuses

Our bonus programs reward our people for their achievements and their contributions to our business.

Recognition awards

Our recognition program involves both monetary and non-monetary awards which can be endorsed by fellow colleagues.

Performance equity

Our leadership equity grants are awarded to recognize exceptional performance or a significant career milestone.


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