Director - Data & AI, Healthcare (NHS Focus)

KPMG United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a Director to lead their healthcare data and AI solutions in Birmingham. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the NHS sector, a passion for client service, and proven sales success. Responsibilities include overseeing complex programs, managing relationships with stakeholders, and mentoring junior team members. Excellent communication skills and a strong record in business development are essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in data, analytics, and/or AI.
• Proven track record on large-scale NHS projects.
• Excellent communication skills with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead data and AI solutions for NHS clients.
• Build and manage relationships with stakeholders.
• Oversee delivery teams for technical excellence.

Skills

Data and analytics expertise

Sales and bid management

Cloud platform experience

NHS stakeholder engagement

Coaching and mentorship

Tools

Palantir Foundry

Microsoft Azure

Google Cloud

Databricks

Job description

Overview

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KPMG UK is seeking a Director to join the leadership of our cross-industry Data & AI team as a healthcare leader. You will bring extensive experience, a passion for client service, and a strong record in sales, entrepreneurship, and team leadership. This role suits someone who thrives on building client relationships, delivering high-profile projects, and developing junior talent, while collaborating with technology partners and multiple organisations.

Responsibilities

• Act as a senior healthcare leader, shaping and delivering data and AI solutions for NHS and healthcare clients, always with a focus on exceptional client service.
• Lead high-profile, complex programmes such as NHS Federated Data Platform, NHS Wales National Data Resource, Single Patient Record, Foresight AI, NHS Research Secure Data Environment Network, and similar.
• Provide visible leadership, coaching, and mentorship to junior team members, fostering growth, learning, and a client-first culture.
• Build and manage relationships with senior NHS stakeholders, alliance partners (Microsoft, Google Cloud, Databricks, Palantir Foundry), subcontractors, consortiums, and internal service lines.
• Drive business development through outstanding bid writing, bid management, and proven sales success.
• Oversee delivery teams, ensuring technical excellence and translating complex ideas into actionable insights for clients.
• Stay current with modern data technologies and AI, ensuring compliance with NHS governance and delivering real client value.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Extensive experience in data, analytics, and/or AI, with significant NHS or UK health sector experience.
• Track record on high-profile, large-scale projects (e.g., NHS Federated Data Platform, National Data Resource, Single Patient Record, Foresight AI, Global Digital Exemplar, or similar).
• Exceptional sales, bid writing, and bid management skills - with a proven track record of success
• Hands-on experience with cloud and analytics platforms, especially Palantir Foundry, Microsoft, Google Cloud, and Databricks.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and develop junior talent and work collaboratively across organisations and service lines.
• Excellent communication skills, with experience engaging senior stakeholders and translating technical topics for diverse audiences.
• Deep understanding of NHS data governance and compliance.

Desirable

• Certifications in relevant cloud/data platforms.
• Experience with digital transformation, federated data, or national data/AI programmes.
• Familiarity with AI/ML regulatory and implementation challenges in healthcare.

Personal Attributes

• Passionate about client service and health sector transformation.
• Strong leader, collaborator, and mentor.
• Mission-driven, analytical, and results-oriented.
• Committed to delivering value and building a reputation for excellence.

If you are a proven leader with a passion for client service and healthcare data and AI, we want to hear from you.

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