Associate Director - Data & AI Governance

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