At Intelligen, we're building something different. Over the past three years, we've evolved from a bold startup to a trusted partner for some of Australia's most complex data transformations. We've helped organisations move from legacy to modern platforms, embedded governance into decision‐making, and brought AI into the hands of the business – responsibly and at speed.As we continue to grow, we're looking for senior leaders who can operate at the intersection of advanced analytics, data strategy, and modern architecture. This is a role for someone who doesn't just design technical solutions, but helps clients navigate ambiguity, shape strategy, and build secure, scalable data capability that delivers measurable business value.We're seeking a Principal Data Consultant to lead high‐impact engagements where analytics, insight, and enterprise data architecture converge, bringing trusted advisory capability, deep technical expertise, and delivery leadership to some of the most important transformation programmes in the market.About the Role We are seeking a Principal Data Consultant who can design, deliver, and scale advanced analytics and insight solutions in complex enterprise environments.This role combines deep technical expertise with strategic advisory capability. You will lead high‐impact engagements where data, analytics, and architecture intersect, helping organisations translate ambitious goals into secure, production‐grade platforms and decision‐making capabilities that drive real outcomes.You will operate as both architect and trusted advisor, guiding executive stakeholders through the evolution of their analytics maturity while ensuring solutions align to secure‐by‐design principles, strong governance, and modern data management practices.This role is ideal for someone who thrives in complexity, can lead multidisciplinary teams across data engineering, analytics, and platform architecture, and is motivated by solving important client problems with clarity, rigour, and commercial focus.What You'll DoPartner with senior executives to identify high‐value opportunities for advanced analytics, reporting, and decision intelligenceTranslate strategic business objectives into scalable, secure data and analytics architecturesGuide organisations through analytics transformation, managing governance, regulatory, risk, and compliance considerationsArchitect end‐to‐end analytics platforms, including data pipelines, semantic models, real‐time analytics, forecasting, decision support, and insight deliveryLead the implementation of secure data and analytics systems across modern cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, and GCPEmbed security, privacy, and governance into architecture and delivery decisions from the outsetDesign resilient analytics ecosystems that support trusted decision‐making, operational performance, and long‐term scalabilityLead complex transformation engagements from strategy through executionMentor consultants, engineers, and client teams across multidisciplinary delivery environmentsTranslate technical complexity into clear decision frameworks for executives and senior stakeholdersSupport the growth of Intelligen's advanced analytics and insights capability through thought leadership, client engagement, and delivery excellenceRequirements10+ years' experience delivering advanced analytics, insights, or data transformation solutions in enterprise environmentsProven experience designing and implementing production‐grade analytics solutions, with exposure to AI‐enabled use cases where relevantStrong expertise across modern data platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery, or similar ecosystemsDeep understanding of cloud‐native architecture across AWS, Azure, and/or GCPDemonstrated leadership in large consulting, advisory, or transformation engagementsStrong ability to work with both executive stakeholders and highly technical teamsExcellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complexity and guide decision‐making at senior levelsA mindset grounded in strategic thinking, delivery leadership, and measurable value creationCore Principles for This Role At Intelligen, we evaluate leaders not only on what they deliver, but how they think, operate, and create impact. For this role, we are especially looking for evidence of the following:Judgment Under Ambiguity The ability to make strong decisions with incomplete information, navigate uncertainty, and create direction in complex environments.Insight‐Led Thinking A consistent ability to connect data, context, and business priorities to generate clear, actionable insight that supports better decision‐making.Secure‐by‐Design Thinking A disciplined approach to embedding security, governance, privacy, and risk into architecture and delivery decisions from day one.Value Creation A focus on measurable business outcomes, ensuring strategy, analytics, and technology choices translate into meaningful impact.Trajectory Evidence that the candidate can already operate one level above the role, with the leadership maturity and strategic capability to scale with the business and our clients.Systems Thinking The ability to connect strategy, data, analytics, operations, and architecture into coherent solutions that work in practice – not just in theory.Benefits We're not just delivering AI and data projects – we're humanising them. That means we care deeply about the how, not just the what. We value curiosity, creativity, and a willingness to challenge the status quo. We look for people who are driven to build a business, get curious, and offer opinions and ideas.You'll join a team that's smart, kind, and ambitious. You'll have real influence – in your projects, your practice, and the broader business. And as we grow, so will you.Grow With PurposeStructured development pathways so you always know what you're working toward.Paid certifications across all major cloud and data technologies (mastery matters)Weekly training and knowledge exchanges where practitioners share real project insights.Support That Helps You ThriveA dedicated support lead to mentor, guide and help you navigate your careerRegular 360° feedback loops, giving you clear direction and honest insight into your progress.A Community You'll Enjoy Being Part OfInnovation days where you can experiment, prototype and sharpen new skills.Team days, social catchups, many new community clubs...Opportunities to lead, influence and shape our growing practice as we expand across the region.#J-18808-Ljbffr