Delivery Director

JR United Kingdom; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading GenAI consultancy seeks a Delivery Director to lead AI data projects for renowned clients. This role involves managing multiple projects, driving high-quality execution, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have substantial consulting experience and a firm understanding of AI technologies.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong understanding of AI, data science principles, and industry trends.
• Ability to work with technical and executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end delivery of AI projects.
• Drive execution to meet client expectations and KPIs.
• Mentor delivery teams and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Consulting

AI & GenAI Knowledge

Project Delivery

Remote Collaboration

Education

2+ years consulting experience at Engagement Manager or Associate Partner level

Job description

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Our client is a leading GenAI consultancy powering some of the world’s most advanced AI models. Their unique combination of expert knowledge, a diverse global crowd, and a proprietary data platform enables them to deliver best-in-class training data to Big Tech, AI startups, and global research institutions.

The Role

As Delivery Director, you’ll lead the delivery of high-impact AI data projects for globally recognised clients. Working across cross-functional teams (delivery, BD, data science, and product), you’ll ensure operational excellence while hitting quality, timeline, and commercial targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end delivery of multiple concurrent AI projects
• Drive on-time, high-quality execution that meets both client expectations and internal KPIs (e.g. gross margin targets)
• Collaborate closely with the Business Development team to shape winning proposals and convert new opportunities
• Manage and mentor delivery teams, stepping in hands-on when needed
• Build trusted relationships with client stakeholders — including data scientists, researchers, and vendor managers
• Continuously improve delivery processes and execution frameworks

About You

• Consulting pedigree: 2+ years in top-tier consulting at Engagement Manager or Associate Partner level
• Strong grasp of AI & GenAI: Familiar with machine learning workflows, data science principles, and industry trends
• Client-centric: Skilled at managing technical and executive stakeholders
• Remote-ready: Able to work across time zones and distributed teams