Delivery Director

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

Job summary

A leading GenAI consultancy is seeking a Delivery Director to lead high-impact AI data projects. The role involves ensuring operational excellence across delivery and business development teams, managing client relationships, and improving delivery processes. The ideal candidate will have substantial consulting experience and a strong understanding of AI workflows.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in top-tier consulting at Engagement Manager or Associate Partner level.
• Strong grasp of AI & GenAI, familiar with machine learning workflows.
• Skilled at managing technical and executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end delivery of multiple concurrent AI projects.
• Drive high-quality execution that meets client expectations.
• Manage and mentor delivery teams.

Skills

Client-centric

Stakeholder Management

AI Knowledge

Project Management

Education

Top-tier consulting experience

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