Data Strategy Principal Consultant

ABOUT US

Syniti, part of Capgemini, tackles the hardest work in data for the world’s largest organizations. We combine intelligent software with deep data expertise to help the Fortune2000 tackle complex data challenges and drive measurable business outcomes with business-ready data.

Syniti’s Data First strategy transforms data from an afterthought into a strategic asset—unlocking insights, reducing risk, and fueling growth. With over 5,000 successful projects, we support the full data lifecycle through a unified platform for migration, quality, replication, matching, master data management, analytics, governance, and strategy.

Operating globally across industries, Syniti’s award-winning software, expert consultants give enterprises a unique edge in managing and maximizing their data.

The ROLE

As a Data Strategy Principal Consultant, you’ll lead clients through complex governance challenges, delivering end-to-end programs with a focus on data quality, governance, and master data management. You’ll apply Syniti’s Governance Methodology (or similar frameworks), manage cross-functional teams, and drive business outcomes. This role includes significant leadership responsibility and spans all project phases—from discovery to solution design and delivery.

This role has been designated as a remote position allowing qualified talent throughout the listed country to be considered for the opportunity.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

After initial training, the Data Strategy Principal Consultant will:

• Lead and deliver complex governance programs across industries using Syniti’s Governance Methodology
• Facilitate blueprint workshops to define future-state governance solutions
• Manage governance projects, teams, and delivery plans
• Advise on governance tools with business and technical stakeholders
• Ensure best practices are applied and communicated across workstreams
• Liaise with client PMOs and oversee contract compliance
• Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders
• Support pre-sales efforts, including RFPs, SOWs, and resource planning
• Drive knowledge transfer and continuous learning
• Update governance frameworks and training materials with best practices
• Contribute to recruitment strategy and resourcing needs
• Lead governance training initiatives and mentor junior team members

WHAT IT TAKES

• Bachelor’s in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
• 12+ years of ERP experience (SAP preferred)
• Certified Data Governance Professional or equivalent
• Proven track record in full-cycle governance program delivery
• Expertise in data management disciplines (e.g., MDM, Data Governance, Architecture)
• Skilled in SQL and data analysis
• Strong communication, customer service, and adaptability
• Project management experience; PMP or similar preferred
• Willing to travel up to 100% based on client needs

Be fully aligned to our core values:

• Think Big - Be courageous and bold. Aspire to greatness. Relentlessly pursue market innovation. Set the standard by which others follow. Create solutions that have a meaningful impact. Solve the challenges our customers don’t know they have.
• Be Curious - Be a lifelong learner. Seek out new ideas to serve customers. Understand our competition and the world. Be permanently dissatisfied with the status quo. Challenge preconceptions. Focus on the future rather than yesterday.
• Take Action - Be the first. Don’t wait. Take accountability. Inspire others by doing. Fail fast and learn from mistakes. Make a difference every day.
• Stronger Together - Respect, trust and look out for each other. Celebrate diverse perspectives. Listen. Build connections and belonging. Act with integrity. Give back. One Syniti family.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Trust in your talent. At Syniti you will find a supportive environment and access to learning tools, but micromanagement is not our style.
• Growth. We are growing rapidly and steadily solving the biggest challenges enterprise companies are faced with today. There was never a better time to join and grow with us. Most importantly you will have the chance to shape our journey and share in our success story.
• Support. We all rely on each other and enable each other to be successful. You won’t stand alone.
• Curiosity and genuine interest in you. We all have our different stories, all equally fascinating with each depicting a different journey and we want to hear them all.
• Recognition. We are the sum of individual achievements, and we always take the time to celebrate them.
• An open organisation. Titles don’t define access at Syniti. We stay humble regardless of where we sit in the organisation. We want to hear every voice, listen to all the ideas and make sure everyone’s work is seen and valued.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At Syniti, we’re committed to creating a respectful, inclusive, and fair workplace where everyone belongs and thrives. We believe that diverse perspectives make us stronger — and we value the unique backgrounds, experiences, and voices each person brings to our team.

We welcome applicants based on their skills and potential, and we’re dedicated to ensuring equal opportunities for all, regardless of personal background. If you need accommodations during the hiring process, please let us know — we’re here to support you.