Director of Data and AI

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented individual to join its expanding Digital practice. This role focuses on Artificial Intelligence & Data offerings, playing a crucial part in customer acquisition and revenue growth. The ideal candidate will lead high-performance teams, develop data-driven strategies, and present insights to senior management. If you're passionate about leveraging data to drive business success and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in science, technology, or business.
• Extensive consulting experience in Artificial Intelligence & Data.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new consulting opportunities with clients.
• Lead the development and delivery of analytics solutions.

Skills

Data Analysis

Artificial Intelligence

Machine Learning

Client Relationship Management

Leadership

Data Strategy Development

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Science

Degree in Technology

Degree in Business

Tools

Data Visualization Tools

Predictive Modeling Software

Job description

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Our client specialises in addressing the most complex and critical challenges by swiftly moving from analysis to action when it matters most, delivering lasting value for companies, their teams, and the communities they serve. By understanding, respecting, and meeting the needs of employees, clients, and communities, they are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment.

Role Overview

We are seeking a talented individual to join the growing Digital practice at a time of significant expansion. The ideal candidate will play an integral role in the development and growth of it's Artificial Intelligence & Data offerings across multiple sectors, with a focus on increasing customer acquisition, driving revenue growth, and maximizing profitability.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and develop new consulting opportunities with clients.
• Lead the development and delivery of analytics solutions, collaborating with other teams within the firm.
• Develop hypotheses about potential issues and reasons for financial performance.
• Create data-driven strategies to improve company performance.
• Present key insights, findings, and proposed solutions to senior management teams.
• Manage high-performance teams to implement the solutions.
• Apply hands-on expertise in analysing and using data from a variety of complex, high-volume structured and unstructured databases, third-party sources, and publicly available data.
• Understand how predictive models, machine learning, and AI algorithms are used to develop insights and identify strategies for improvement.
• Use technical expertise to create tactical tools and solutions that align with business strategy.
• Present technical approaches, implementation strategies, and findings to non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• A strong academic background in science, technology, or business.
• Extensive consulting experience in Artificial Intelligence & Data is essential.
• Leadership experience in a relevant Data/AI role within industry is highly preferred.
• Industry experience in Retail, CPG, and Private Equity sectors is a plus.
• Proven ability to develop proposals and generate demand for the firm’s resources with prospective and existing clients.
• Demonstrated ability to expand opportunities for yourself and your team members on client projects.
• Experience navigating complex client environments and leading change at the executive level and across the organization.
• A natural relationship builder who can coach, mentor, and lead high-performing teams.
• Strong knowledge of data, technology, and programming languages.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with high client expectations.