Senior Manager AI

ELCA Switzerland and Europe; Pully; On-site; CHF 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ELCA Switzerland and Europe seeks a Senior Manager AI to drive growth of AI consulting and delivery in French-speaking Switzerland, with an initial focus on the public sector. You will combine business development, leading projects and people leadership within one of Switzerland's leading IT services companies.

You will play a key role in expanding market presence, shaping innovative AI solutions and leading a team of AI Engineers and specialists, while driving client relationships and strategic

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in a relevant field.
• 10+ years of experience with Data/AI solutions, including selling and delivering projects.
• Strong network in DataAI community in Romandie; consulting background.
• Fluency in French and English; willingness to travel to clients in Romandie (three days per week).

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop AI, Data and Analytics opportunities in French-speaking Switzerland.
• Lead AI consulting engagements and ensure delivery with measurable impact.
• Build, coach and inspire a team of AI engineers and specialists.
• Contribute to the Swiss Data, Analytics & AI business strategy and capabilities.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

AI consulting

Data analytics

Public sector experience

French and English fluency

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Azure

AWS

Databricks

Job description

At ELCA, we are looking for an experienced and ambitious Senior Manager AIto drive the growth of our AI consulting and delivery activities in French-speaking Switzerland, with an initial focus on the public sector.

This is a unique opportunity to combine business development, leading consulting & delivery projects and people leadership within one of Switzerland's leading IT services companies.

As part of our Data, Analytics & AI business unit, you will play a key role in expanding our market presence, shaping innovative AI solutions and leading a team of highly skilled AI Engineers and specialists.

Your role:

Drive business growth & client relationships

• Identify and develop new business opportunities in AI, Data and Analytics, leveraging your professional network and working closely with our Sales and Marketing teams.
• Drive the development of compelling proposals and contribute to winning consulting & delivery engagements.
• Strengthen our presence in the public sector in Romandie while exploring opportunities across other industries.

Lead important AI projects

• Oversee and personally lead AI consulting engagements, ensuring successful delivery and measurable business impact. Act as a trusted advisor to clients.
• Ensure high standards of quality, client satisfaction and project performance.

Build, lead & inspire your team

• Lead, coach and develop a talented team of AI Engineers and specialists. Support talent acquisition, performance management and career development.
• Foster a collaborative environment where innovation, knowledge sharing and professional growth thrive.

Contribute to our DataAI strategy

• Play an active role in the leadership of our Swiss Data, Analytics & AI business unit.
• Help shape our AI consulting offering, identify emerging market opportunities and contribute to the development of our capabilities.

Your profile:

• Master's degree at university level (EPFL/ ETH or equivalent).
• At least 10 years of working experience including 5 years of experience selling and delivering DataAI solutions using Azure, AWS, Databricks.
• Excitement for winning deals.
• Personal network in the DataAI community in Romandie based on several years of consulting experience.
• Experience with the specific DataAI needs in Public is a plus
• Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence
• Several years of leadership experience is an advantage.
• Fluency in French and English
• Willingness to travel to clients in Romandie three days per week.