Data, Analytics & Insights – Executive Advisor

GHD•Houston, TX

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day. That’s why we pledge to support and empower all of our people to make a positive impact when working hand in hand with our business to drive change. We'll help you accelerate your career and empower you with the right technology and training as you bring ideas and projects to life. Together with your colleagues, clients and partners, you'll make an impact that is felt by all. See where your commitment could take you. We are seeking Data, Analytics & Insights – Executive Advisor to shape, win and lead major client engagements, develop repeatable offers, and build high-performing teams aligned to client demand and GHD’s engineering strengths. This role places a strong emphasis on data strategy, data management, and information-driven transformation, enabling clients to unlock value from their data across complex infrastructure environments. You will support the delivery of innovative, data-led solutions across all infrastructure sectors—driving tangible, lasting impact for generations to come. You’ll have the freedom to explore diverse projects, with support to grow your expertise in data, digital, and advisory services. We embrace a start-up mindset within a global corporate environment—encouraging autonomy, fresh thinking, and agile decision-making. Our team brings together infrastructure and data advisory, fostering collaboration and empowering you to make a meaningful impact.

Requirements

12+ years of experience in data strategy and enterprise data management
Strong track record in data-driven transformation, including governance, architecture, and analytics
Experience building and leading high-performing teams
Proven ability to engage executive stakeholders and convert relationships into work
Clear communication of complex data and technical concepts at senior levels
Ability to oversee high-quality deliverables including reports, dashboards, and strategic roadmaps
Commercially minded, pragmatic, and outcomes-focused
Strong advocate for data-led decision-making and governance discipline
Collaborative and inclusive leadership style
Comfortable operating in ambiguity and shaping emerging opportunities

Nice To Haves

Core Capability Areas: Data Strategy & Operating Models: vision, roadmaps, business cases
Data Management & Governance: ownership, standards, quality, lineage, compliance
Data Foundations: architecture, platforms, security, lifecycle management
Data Integration: ingestion, transformation, interoperability, data quality
Decision Intelligence: BI, self-serve analytics, ML, AI & GenAI

Responsibilities

Client Leadership & Stakeholder Management: Position GHD as a trusted advisor for data strategy, data governance, and digital transformation in infrastructure
Lead conversations on how data is structured, governed, and leveraged to drive better outcomes
Translate complex data, technical, and commercial concepts into clear executive decisions
Work Winning, Market Development & Offer Leadership: Shape opportunities in data strategy, data management, and analytics transformation across priority sectors
Develop and scale offerings spanning data governance, architecture, and information management
Align market demand with GHD’s engineering and advisory capabilities
Delivery Leadership & Executive Technical Oversight: Lead large-scale engagements spanning data strategy, data architecture, and data management frameworks
Define end-to-end solutions—from data foundations and integration through to analytics and AI
Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, governed, and aligned with client operating models
Capability Building: Build and scale teams with strengths in data strategy, governance, and enterprise data management
Mentor teams on best practices across data lifecycle, quality, and controls
Strengthen GHD’s data-led advisory capability

Benefits

support and empower all of our people to make a positive impact
accelerate your career
empower you with the right technology and training
freedom to explore diverse projects
support to grow your expertise in data, digital, and advisory services
embrace a start-up mindset within a global corporate environment—encouraging autonomy, fresh thinking, and agile decision-making
fostering collaboration and empowering you to make a meaningful impact
dynamic culture
hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility
Join us in the office three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment
Working with an energetic and high performing team
offers a variety of work