Principal Data and AI Consultant

1002 Zühlke Engineering AG; Schlieren; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Profit share scheme

Commitment to development

Job summary

1002 Zühlke Engineering AG in Zurich is seeking a Principal Data & AI Consultant to lead the end-to-end delivery of Data & AI projects. This position requires strong consulting skills and 8+ years of relevant experience across various sectors.

The role offers a flexible working environment, a focus on work-life balance, and opportunities for professional growth in a global and diverse community.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in hybrid consulting and Data & AI-related work experience.
• Experience in banking, insurance, life science, or manufacturing.
• Strong foundations in consulting and project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of Data & AI projects to achieve business impact.
• Identify value-adding use cases and execute transformation roadmaps.
• Manage product backlogs and supervise delivery teams.

Skills

Effective communication

Project management

Consulting sales

Data strategy

AI implementation

Leadership

Customer-centric thinking

Verbal communication in German

Verbal communication in English

Education

University degree in business or STEM

Job description

Founded in Switzerland in 1968, Zühlke is a global transformation partner with teams across Europe and Asia. We specialise in tech strategy, business innovation, digital solutions, and device and systems engineering, operating in complex regulated spaces such as health, finance, banking, insurance, life science and manufacturing.

Role Overview

As Principal Data & AI Consultant you will lead the end‑to‑end delivery of Data & AI projects, ensuring they achieve the expected business impact. Your work spans pre‑sales, delivery and post‑sales relationship management, positioning you as a trusted advisor to clients.

Responsibilities

• Help clients achieve their Data & AI ambitions across a variety of projects
• Data / AI Strategy & Transformation: identify value‑adding use cases, assess client maturity and execute transformation roadmaps
• Development of Bespoke AI Solutions: lead use‑case discovery, manage product backlogs, supervise delivery teams and ensure user acceptance
• Development of Data / AI Platforms: align architectures to user requirements, define service and operating models, oversee delivery of data products
• Structure complex consulting engagements, steer project delivery, ensure quality of deliverables and manage customer expectations and satisfaction
• Facilitate collaboration across interdisciplinary stakeholders, bridging delivery teams (Data scientists, engineers, architects, software developers) with business stakeholders from CxOs to junior staff
• Support consultants and business developers across the sales pipeline: early positioning meetings, development of concrete consulting proposals
• Serve as an ambassador and thought leader: publish impactful content and speak at professional events
• Create reusable assets to improve team effectiveness: packaged consulting offerings, templates or demonstrators

Qualifications

• University degree from a leading institution in business or STEM
• 8+ years in hybrid consulting and Data & AI‑related work experience
• Strong consulting foundations: effective communication, project management, workshops, consulting sales, pragmatism and output‑focused work
• Experience in one or more verticals (banking, insurance, life science, manufacturing) with deep knowledge of the value chain, challenges, and key trends, especially related to Data & AI
• Expertise in data and/or AI strategy, governance, and management with deep understanding of structuring and overseeing initiatives
• Expertise with Data & AI implementation projects, from idea to production
• Demonstrated ability to inspire, build and lead interdisciplinary teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in German and English
• Assertive, eloquent, proactive and enthusiastic
• Customer‑centric, able to think and communicate across disciplines and levels of seniority
• Results‑oriented with the ability to win over stakeholders and decision‑makers

Benefits

• Meaningful impact on processes, stability and long‑term platform quality
• Opportunity to shape operational practices and work autonomously in a thoughtful change‑management environment
• Work‑life blend: safe & healthy workplace, flexible working hours and possibility to work from home
• Profit share scheme based on company success
• Global and diverse community across 16 offices with inclusive culture and learning opportunities
• Commitment to development: investment in your growth and skill building

EEO Statement

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