Data Engagement Lead

Position Description:

At CGI, we help organisations unlock the full value of their data to drive transformation, innovation, and measurable business outcomes. As a Data Engagement Lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering complex enterprise data programmes, guiding clients through large-scale modernisation initiatives while leading talented multidisciplinary teams. Working at the intersection of strategy, delivery, and technology, you will help organisations build trusted, scalable data capabilities that enable better decision-making and long-term success. Joining CGI means having the opportunity to take ownership of meaningful outcomes, contribute creative solutions to complex challenges, and grow your career within a collaborative and supportive environment.

CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK ‘Best Employer’ by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.

Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a hybrid position.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

In this role, you will lead the successful delivery of complex data transformation programmes for enterprise clients, acting as a trusted advisor and senior engagement lead throughout the lifecycle of each initiative. You will work closely with client stakeholders, programme teams, and technical specialists to define delivery roadmaps, manage risks, and ensure business outcomes are achieved. Combining strong delivery leadership with deep data expertise, you will help clients modernise their data capabilities, establish effective governance frameworks, and maximise the value of their data investments.

You will provide direction and oversight across multidisciplinary teams spanning architecture, engineering, governance, analytics, and platform disciplines. Working within CGI’s collaborative culture, you will have the opportunity to shape innovative solutions, influence strategic decisions, mentor colleagues, and drive high-impact outcomes for both clients and delivery teams.

• Lead & Deliver complex data transformation and modernisation programmes from inception to completion

• Own & Manage client engagements, stakeholder relationships, governance, budgets, and delivery plans

• Shape & Guide enterprise data platform implementations, migrations, and analytics initiatives

• Facilitate & Collaborate across business, technology, and data teams to drive successful outcomes

• Advise & Influence senior stakeholders on data strategy, operating models, and transformation roadmaps

• Govern & Mitigate programme risks, dependencies, and delivery challenges

• Support & Mentor delivery leads, architects, engineers, analysts, and governance specialists

• Drive Excellence through adoption of best practices across data quality, governance, security, and compliance

• Contribute & Grow business opportunities through workshops, discovery sessions, solution shaping, and pre-sales activities

• Champion Innovation across modern cloud data platforms, analytics capabilities, and emerging technologies

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

To succeed in this role, you will bring extensive experience leading enterprise-scale data and analytics programmes within consulting, professional services, or complex client-facing environments. You will combine strong programme delivery expertise with a solid understanding of modern data platforms, cloud ecosystems, and enterprise data management principles. Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, leadership capability, and the ability to bridge strategic business objectives with technical delivery will be essential.

Essential qualifications and experience:

• Proven experience leading large-scale data transformation and analytics programmes

• Strong background delivering enterprise data projects within consulting or client-facing environments

• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams including Data Engineers, Data Architects, Governance specialists, Analysts, and Platform teams

• Strong understanding of modern cloud data architectures and data platform ecosystems

• Experience with one or more technologies including AWS, Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, Snowflake, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Power BI, or Azure Data Lake

• Strong knowledge of data governance, data quality, metadata management, lineage, and enterprise data management practices

• Proven ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders and executive audiences

• Experience delivering programmes using Agile, Waterfall, and/or SAFe methodologies

• Strong programme governance, risk management, budgeting, and resource planning experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related discipline

Desirable:

• Consulting, systems integration, or enterprise transformation experience

• Experience working within large-scale cloud environments

• Familiarity with CI/CD and DevOps practices for data platforms

• Exposure to AI/ML, advanced analytics, or data science initiatives

• Relevant certifications in Azure, Databricks, Agile, SAFe, or Project Management methodologies

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Skills:

• Agile

• Communication

• Data Analysis

• Data Governance

• Databricks

• Leadership

• SAFe

• Stakeholder management

• Waterfall Model

What you can expect from us:

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.