Senior Director, Digital

Alvarez & Marsal; Sydney; On-site; AUD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal’s Digital practice is seeking a Senior Director to lead the design and delivery of cutting-edge AI and machine learning solutions for clients across industries. You will work with C-suite and senior technical stakeholders to shape AI strategy, oversee end-to-end model development, and deploy solutions that drive measurable outcomes.

You will bridge rigorous engineering with client-facing impact, grow A&M's AI capability and market presence, and mentor junior practitioners within

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a hard science or engineering discipline (e.g., computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, physics)
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in a technical field with data-intensive results
• Experience building and deploying AI/ML in production, including MLOps and enterprise integration
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities for complex, unstructured problems
• Strong leadership and communication, with experience influencing senior stakeholders
• Consulting or advisory experience is advantageous; ability to manage and grow client relationships

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design, development, and deployment of AI and ML solutions with measurable client impact
• Advise senior client stakeholders on AI strategy, governance, data architecture, and technology selection
• Translate complex, ambiguous challenges into scalable, deployable AI solutions
• Direct multidisciplinary teams of data scientists, ML engineers, and consultants across complex engagements
• Identify and pursue business development opportunities; contribute to proposals and AI market profile
• Mentor and develop junior practitioners, fostering a high-performance, technically excellent team culture

Skills

AI/ML design & deployment

Leadership & people mgmt

Client relationship mgmt

Strategic AI advisory

MLOps & production pipelines

Education

Master's or PhD in hard science or engineering

Job description

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity are why our people love working at A&M.

The Team

A&M's Digital practice brings together experts from engineering, data science, and management consulting to help clients harness the power of artificial intelligence and machine learning. We work across industries to design, build, and deploy AI solutions that drive measurable business outcomes from intelligent automation and predictive analytics to large-scale model deployment and AI strategy.

Our team combines deep technical expertise with hands-on delivery rigour, partnering with clients to turn AI ambition into operational reality.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Director within our Digital practice, you will lead the design and delivery of cutting-edge AI and machine learning solutions for A&M's clients across industries. This is a senior leadership role for a technically exceptional individual who can bridge rigorous engineering with client-facing impact.

You will work with C-suite and senior technical stakeholders to shape AI strategy, oversee end-to-end model development and deployment, and grow A&M's AI capability and market presence.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end design, development, and deployment of AI and machine learning solutions, ensuring technical rigour and measurable client impact.
• Advise senior client stakeholders on AI strategy, model governance, data architecture, and technology selection.
• Apply advanced problem-solving capabilities to define complex, ambiguous challenges and translate them into scalable, deployable AI solutions.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams of data scientists, ML engineers, and consultants across complex, high-stakes engagements.
• Identify and pursue business development opportunities; contribute to proposals, thought leadership, and A&M's profile in the AI market.
• Build and maintain senior client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor on the responsible and effective adoption of AI.
• Mentor and develop junior practitioners, fostering a high-performance, technically excellent team culture.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in a hard science or engineering discipline - such as computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, physics, or a closely related field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in a technical field, with a track record of delivering results in complex, data-intensive environments.
• Demonstrated experience building and deploying AI and machine learning solutions in production environments, including model development, MLOps, and integration with enterprise systems.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to decompose highly complex, unstructured problems and drive pragmatic, high-impact solutions.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with experience influencing technical and non-technical stakeholders at senior levels.
• Prior consulting or advisory experience is advantageous; a demonstrated ability to manage and grow client relationships is highly regarded.