Data Strategy & Governance Consultant - Utilities

About the role

We Are Accenture is seeking a Data Strategy & Governance Consultant to join our AI and Data practice. This role focuses on executing data governance design and operationalization, supporting governance structures, and configuring governance tooling.

Responsibilities

• Execute the design and operationalization of enterprise data governance frameworks
• Operationalize governance models by working with business and technology stakeholders to turn data strategy into actionable governance operating models
• Support governance structures by helping establish governance councils, defining data classification and access policies, and documenting standards and processes
• Configure governance tooling by implementing and driving adoption of cataloging, lineage, and data quality tooling (e.g., Databricks, Snowflake, Collibra, Alation, Microsoft Purview)
• Support compliance alignment by ensuring governance work aligns with regulatory and privacy requirements and contributing to master data management efforts

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in data management, data governance, or a data strategy role
• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience operationalizing data governance frameworks (stewardship, ownership, data quality, metadata management)
• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience with data cataloging or lineage tooling (e.g., Databricks, Snowflake, Collibra, Alation, Microsoft Purview)
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working within or supporting regulatory and privacy compliance requirements
• Minimum of 1 year of experience serving utilities clients (electric, gas, or water) or in a utilities finance, controllership, or regulatory function
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years' work experience)
• If Associate’s Degree, must have equivalent minimum 6-year work experience

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field preferred
• Exposure to master data management and stakeholder management preferred
• Relevant data governance or data platform certifications preferred

Skills

• Strong understanding of data governance principles and practices
• Experience with data cataloging and lineage tools
• Knowledge of regulatory and privacy compliance requirements
• Experience with utilities clients or finance/controlling functions

Benefits

• Market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Bonus opportunities
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off

Pay

Annual salary range: $70,350 to $205,800

Schedule

Variation in travel may be required, ranging from 0 to 80% depending on business need and client requirements.