Job Vacancy Data Engagement Lead

United Kingdom

CGI

Job position Data Engagement Lead

Permanent

As soon as possible

United Kingdom

Published on 21/06/2026

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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.

Candidate profile

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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Working environment

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.

Discover CGI

London, England, United Kingdom

> 1000 employees

IT services

We are a global business with 91,500 professionals across hundreds of locations worldwide, providing end-to-end IT and business process services that drive our clients’ businesses. In the UK alone, we have around 6,000 member-partners working across 19 towns and cities, doing everything from writing complex code to designing sophisticated software solutions. The work we do powers some of the most ambitious projects that touch the lives of many. Our approach sets us apart, characterised by our proximity model, international presence, expertise, and operational excellence. We organise our operations within metro markets where our clients have concentrated footprints, empowering our local teams to build trusted, in-person relationships. As you build your career here, you’ll develop your skills, share your insights, and work side-by-side with colleagues and clients on innovative solutions that address the most complex issues. Our commitment to ownership, flexibility, and being approachable makes us easy to do business with. Join us, and together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action to meet the needs and balance the interests of our clients, shareholders, communities, and each other. Benefits: - Insurance coverage - Medical benefits - Pension plan - Member Assistant Programme - Check4Cancer - Flexible time off - Share Purchase Plan - Member discounts - Dental benefits - Vision benefits - Profit Participation Plan - Health and Wellbeing Programme

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Data Engagement Lead

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