NCS is a leading AI Tech Services company. With a 15,000-strong team across the Asia Pacific, NCS scales its platforms and capabilities to provide clients with greater agility and AI expertise across a range of Industries. Embracing a strong ecosystem of global partners, NCS transforms technology services delivery combining AI with digital resilience to drive real business impact. NCS is a subsidiary of the Singtel Group.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Data & AI Advisor to guide clients through their data and AI transformation journey — from strategy and governance to adoption and execution alignment. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior business and technology leaders, shaping strategic roadmaps and enabling responsible, sustainable value creation.

This role requires

• Strong consulting and advisory skills
• Deep expertise in data governance, AI governance, and data strategy
• Ability to communicate clearly with C-level stakeholders

Key Responsibilities

1. Client Advisory & Strategy

• Assess data and AI maturity and identify high-value opportunities.
• Define data and AI transformation roadmaps aligned with business goals.
• Advise on data strategy, governance, operating models, and responsible AI practices.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear business recommendations.

2. Solution Design & Alignment

• Shape end-to-end analytics and AI solutions with architects, engineers, and data scientists.
• Define reference architectures, operating models, and execution playbooks.
• Ensure alignment between business objectives and technical design across delivery phases.
• Provide oversight during implementation to ensure value and governance adherence.

3. Governance Leadership

• Lead advisory on data governance, AI governance, and stewardship models.
• Establish governance processes, controls, and risk management frameworks.
• Promote ethical, transparent, and responsible AI adoption within client organizations.

4. Thought Leadership & Evangelism

• Drive thought leadership through whitepapers, presentations, and executive engagements.
• Stay updated on emerging data, AI, analytics, and governance trends.
• Represent NCS at client workshops, industry forums, and strategic sessions.

5. Business Development & Practice Growth

• Support sales teams in shaping advisory offerings, proposals, and value propositions.
• Lead workshops, insights sessions, and strategic conversations.
• Mentor team members and develop advisory capabilities.
• Identify reusable frameworks and accelerators to strengthen practice delivery.

Required Experience & Qualifications

Technical & Advisory Expertise

• 5 - 8 years in data analytics, AI, or consulting roles with proven strategic advisory experience.
• Strong understanding of:
  • modern data platforms
  • cloud ecosystems (Azure, AWS, GCP)
  • AI/ML and analytics capabilities
  • data governance & AI governance frameworks
• Experience designing enterprise roadmaps and transformation programs.

Leadership & Stakeholder Skills

• Excellent communication, facilitation, and storytelling abilities.
• Confident engaging C-level stakeholders on strategy and technical topics.
• Strong business acumen and ability to drive alignment across diverse teams.
• Experienced in managing complex, multi-disciplinary engagements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field (Computer Science, Data Science, Business Analytics).
• Consulting or enterprise transformation background.

Why Join NCS 

• Lead high-impact AI management consulting programs for major enterprises and public sector clients.  

• Shape enterprise strategies and governance frameworks that drive real transformation.  

• Work with a talented, multidisciplinary team in a collaborative environment.  

• Competitive compensation and strong professional development support.  

We are driven by our AEIOU beliefs—Adventure, Excellence, Integrity, Ownership, and Unity—and we seek individuals who embody these values in both their professional and personal lives. We are committed to our Impact: Valuing our clients, Growing our people, and Creating our future.

Together, we make the extraordinary happen.

Learn more about us at ncs.co and visit our LinkedIn career site.

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