Principal Consultant - Data & AI

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Position Description:

Recognised as one of the world’s largest IT and business consulting firms, CGI has offices across Australia, supporting local public and private sector clients to solve real business problems.

We are seeking a Principal Data Consultant within our Data Advisory team, who will lead engagements that deliver meaningful business outcomes by guiding organisations through complex data challenges. You will work with enterprise clients across industries, helping them define and execute strategies that turn data assets into operational insights and measurable value. With a clear focus on shaping and implementing modern data architectures, you will advise senior stakeholders and C-level leaders on how to embed data at the heart of decision-making.

This is a unique opportunity to step into a senior consulting role that blends technical expertise with strategic influence. You will be at the forefront of data innovation, advising on modern platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Databricks, and helping organisations realise value through AI, data governance and self-service operating models. You will enjoy flexible working, the support of a people-first culture, and contributing to a team where knowledge-sharing, growth and leadership are part of everyday work.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

• Shape and implement data strategies that align to client business goals, with a clear focus on unlocking measurable value from data investments
• Advise and influence senior stakeholders, including C-suite leaders, guiding them through complex data decisions and operating model design
• Lead and deliver data maturity assessments, identifying capability gaps and translating findings into practical, prioritised roadmaps
• Design and architect modern data platforms and blueprints across cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Databricks), balancing scalability, security and business agility
• Champion strong data governance, analytics, and AI adoption, enabling self-service, literacy and embedded intelligence across client organisations
• Facilitate workshops, visioning sessions and knowledge-sharing forums, establishing yourself as a trusted advisor and thought leader in the data space
• Drive business development and pre-sales activity, supporting proposal writing, SoWs and commercial modelling with clear articulation of client value and outcomes
• Support delivery assurance and team capability uplift, mentoring junior consultants, promoting Agile practices, and contributing to the growth of CGI’s data advisory offering

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

• Extensive consulting experience in data strategy, AI and analytics
• Proven ability to engage and influence C-level executives
• Deep expertise in one or more of data governance, architecture, platforms, analytics or engineering
• Strong Agile delivery management experience across complex programs
• Hands-on knowledge of AWS, Azure, Databricks and Snowflake and GCP is desirable (but not essential)
• Experience with modern data platforms and demonstrable policy development
• Trusted mentor with a collaborative leadership style and commitment to team success

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.