Director of AI & Data Transformation — Partner Track

SearchWorks Pty Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

SearchWorks Pty Ltd is seeking a Director of AI to build and lead a new AI and data function within a global professional services context. The role reports into senior leadership and offers a clear route to partner.

You will own AI end-to-end, shape the strategy, recruit and mentor a team, and present to clients to demonstrate tangible AI transformations across automation, analytics, GenAI and agentic tools.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering AI or data transformation for clients, consulting or industry.
• Hands-on credibility with AI: built, deployed or led delivery of real solutions.
• Ability to lead client conversations at C-suite level and convert to work.
• Experience building or scaling a team or capability.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead the AI/data function from the ground up, including strategy, team and offering.
• Lead AI transformation programmes with senior client stakeholders.
• Turn AI use cases into working solutions: automation, analytics, GenAI and agentic tools.
• Scale successful pilots across a large client portfolio.
• Shape propositions, lead pitches and build long-term programmes.

Skills

AI transformation

Client-facing leadership

C-suite communication

Team building

Industry and tax/finance knowledge

Job description

SearchWorks Pty Ltd is seeking a Director of AI to build and lead a new AI and data function within a global professional services context. The role reports into senior leadership and offers a clear route to partner.

You will own AI end-to-end, shape the strategy, recruit and mentor a team, and present to clients to demonstrate tangible AI transformations across automation, analytics, GenAI and agentic tools.