Data and AI Client Engagement Lead

McGregor Boyall; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

McGregor Boyall is seeking a Client Engagement Lead for its Data & AI practice in London on a hybrid basis. You will drive senior-level client engagements, shape Data & AI strategy and collaborate with delivery teams to ensure transformational outcomes across major enterprise accounts.

The role combines commercial leadership with deep technical insight, requiring experience in pre-sales, cross-selling and account growth. UK-focused package includes a competitive bonus/equity structure.

Qualifications

• Broad background in Data & AI consulting and client-facing leadership.
• Proven experience in client engagement, account growth, pre-sales and solution consulting.
• Experience engaging with senior technical stakeholders and C-level executives.

Responsibilities

• Build and develop strategic relationships with senior stakeholders across key enterprise accounts.
• Identify opportunities to grow existing accounts through pre-sales, upselling and cross-selling.
• Lead client conversations around Data & AI strategy, platforms, architecture and transformation.
• Work closely with technical delivery teams to shape solutions and ensure successful client outcomes.

Skills

Data & AI consulting

Client engagement

Pre-sales

Leadership

Databricks experience

Tools

Databricks

Job description

Client Engagement Lead - Data & AI

Location: London (Hybrid) | Additional opportunities in the Netherlands and Germany

Salary: £140,000 - £160,000 + bonus/equity/benefits (UK package)

I'm working with a leading global technology consultancy looking to hire a Client Engagement Lead to support the growth of its Data & AI practice.

This is a senior, commercially focused role combining technical consulting expertise, strategic client engagement and business development, working with major enterprise clients across a range of industries.

Key responsibilities:

• Build and develop strategic relationships with senior stakeholders across key enterprise accounts.
• Identify opportunities to grow existing accounts through pre-sales, upselling and cross-selling.
• Lead client conversations around Data & AI strategy, platforms, architecture and transformation.
• Work closely with technical delivery teams to shape solutions and ensure successful client outcomes.

What we're looking for:

• Strong background in Data & AI consulting, ideally progressing from a technical role into client-facing leadership.
• Proven experience in client engagement, account growth, pre-sales and solution consulting.
• Broad technical understanding of Data & AI technologies, platforms and architectures, with Databricks experience particularly valuable.
• Ability to engage credibly with senior technical stakeholders and C-level executives.
• Strong commercial awareness and experience managing complex enterprise relationships.

No sponsorship available for this role.