Senior Manager / Director

Newton; Sydney; On-site; AUD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leading equity package

Bonus: 22.5%

Job summary

Newton is seeking a senior Data & AI leader to establish and grow its Australian capability in Sydney, shaping strategy, propositions and a local team. You will work with the Australian leadership to win new opportunities and lead engagements across AI, ML, data science and analytics.

This is the first strategic Data & AI leadership hire in Australia, offering significant ownership from day one and a clear pathway toward Director and Partner as the business grows.

Qualifications

• Strong consulting experience across Data, Analytics, AI, Machine Learning or Data Science.
• Experience leading complex Data & AI engagements from problem to delivery.
• Ability to engage senior executives and shape propositions.

Responsibilities

• Build & Lead: Establish and grow Newton's Australian Data & AI capability, including its strategy, proposition and future team.
• Client Strategy: Work with senior stakeholders to identify where Data & AI can solve complex business problems.
• Data & AI Delivery: Shape and lead engagements across AI, Machine Learning, Data Science and Advanced Analytics.
• Business Growth: Develop opportunities within existing clients while expanding into new accounts and sectors.
• Team Growth: Hire, develop and lead the Data & AI team as the capability scales.
• Leadership: Collaborate with Australian and global leadership to grow Newton in Australia.

Skills

Data & AI leadership

Analytics

AI/ML

Client management

Job description

Sydney | $200k-260k + Super | 22.5% Bonus | Leading Equity Package

About Newton

Newton is a global strategy and management consultancy with 700+ people globally, generating approximately £200m in annual revenue.

The Opportunity

Following significant growth in Australia, Newton is now looking to make its first strategic Data & AI leadership hire in Sydney.

The Australian business has already grown to approximately 30 people, with an established client base across Defence, Public Sector, Energy and Infrastructure.

This hire will play a key role in the next stage of that growth - building out Newton's Data & AI capability in Australia.

Joining at Senior Manager or Director level, you'll have significant ownership from day one - helping shape the strategy, grow the team and build out the Data & AI offering locally.

You'll work closely with the Australian leadership team to identify opportunities within existing and new clients, shape propositions and lead high-impact engagements.

The remit will span AI, Machine Learning, Data Science and Advanced Analytics, with plenty of autonomy over how the capability develops.

There is also a clear pathway through Director and towards Partner-level leadership as the Australian business grows.

What You'll Be Doing

• Build & Lead: Establish and grow Newton's Australian Data & AI capability, including its strategy, proposition and future team.
• Client Strategy: Work with senior stakeholders to identify where Data & AI can solve complex business and operational problems.
• Data & AI Delivery: Shape and lead engagements across AI, Machine Learning, Data Science and Advanced Analytics.
• Business Growth: Develop opportunities within existing clients while helping Newton expand into new accounts and sectors.
• Team Growth: Hire, develop and lead the Data & AI team as the capability scales.
• Leadership: Work closely with Australian and global leadership and contribute to Newton's broader growth in Australia.

What We're Looking For

• Strong consulting experience across Data, Analytics, AI, Machine Learning or Data Science.
• Experience leading complex Data & AI engagements from initial client problem through to strategy and delivery.
• Strong commercial and client-facing capability, with confidence engaging senior executives.
• Broad understanding of modern Data & AI technologies and how they can deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Experience building teams, capabilities, propositions or new consulting offerings would be highly advantageous.
• Comfortable operating in an environment where you can shape the direction rather than inherit an established function.

Package & Progression

• $200k-260k base + super
• 22.5% bonus
• Leading equity package
• Clear pathway to Director / Partner
• First strategic Data & AI leadership hire in Australia
• Genuine ownership over building and growing the capability

Applicants must have full working rights in Australia.