(INV) Director, AI & Data, UKI

EY; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

EY is seeking a Director for AI & Data in London to lead the AI and data agenda for key accounts, shaping client priorities and delivering measurable outcomes. The role combines industry insight, technical credibility and delivery leadership across UK and offshore teams.

You will translate business problems into scalable AI/data solutions, manage pipeline, and drive growth while maintaining senior-level technical authority across Microsoft, Databricks, and Snowflake.

Qualifications

• Deep industry or functional expertise in Government, Life Sciences, Consumer Products, Retail, Utilities or Telecommunications.
• Trusted adviser to senior stakeholders translating business problems into AI and data solutions delivered at scale.
• Senior technical credibility with Microsoft, Databricks or Snowflake, with experience assuring solution quality.
• Proven success originating significant work, growing client relationships and leading blended delivery teams.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with CxOs, functional leaders and technology leaders, setting their AI and data strategy, roadmap and value case.
• Translate business problems into scalable AI and data solutions, including the required platforms, operating model and change.
• Own pipeline and growth for your sector, function or account; originate, shape and close large, multi-practice opportunities.
• Provide senior technical authority across Microsoft, Databricks or Snowflake, including GenAI and agentic AI.
• Lead a portfolio of engagements, accountable for quality, commercial performance and outcomes through blended UK and offshore teams.
• Develop alliance-led propositions, market points of view, accelerators and go-to-market activity.
• Build and coach a high-performing team and contribute to practice strategy and investment decisions.

Skills

Executive presence

Client relationship management

AI & data strategy

Leadership

Stakeholder management

GenAI familiarity

Tools

Microsoft

Databricks

Snowflake

Job description

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

Director – AI & Data

Solution Shaping & Delivery Leadership | London (hybrid, UK client travel)

Lead the AI and data agenda for a sector, function or strategic account, shaping client priorities and turning complex business challenges into measurable outcomes.

The opportunity

Our UK AI & Data practice helps organisations across Government, Life Sciences, Consumer Products, Retail, Utilities and Telecommunications realise value from AI and data. As a Director, you will be a recognised senior adviser, combining industry insight, technical credibility and delivery leadership to grow trusted client relationships and lead high-quality transformation.

Your key responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with CxOs, functional leaders and technology leaders, setting their AI and data strategy, roadmap and value case.
• Translate business problems into scalable AI and data solutions, including the required platforms, operating model and change.
• Own pipeline and growth for your sector, function or account; originate, shape and close large, multi-practice opportunities.
• Provide senior technical authority across Microsoft, Databricks or Snowflake, including GenAI and agentic AI.
• Lead a portfolio of engagements, accountable for quality, commercial performance and outcomes through blended UK and offshore teams.
• Develop alliance-led propositions, market points of view, accelerators and go-to-market activity.
• Build and coach a high-performing team and contribute to practice strategy and investment decisions.

Skills and attributes for success

You will combine client focus, commercial judgement and inclusive leadership with the ability to connect business outcomes to robust AI and data delivery.

To qualify for the role you must have

• Deep industry expertise in Government, Life Sciences, Consumer Products, Retail, Utilities or Telecommunications, or deep functional expertise in customer, finance, procurement or supply chain.
• A strong record as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders, translating business problems into AI and data solutions delivered at scale.
• Senior technical credibility in at least one of Microsoft, Databricks or Snowflake, with experience assuring solution quality.
• Proven success originating significant work, growing client relationships and leading blended delivery teams.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience building propositions, practices or alliance relationships.
• Knowledge of responsible AI and relevant regulation, such as UK GDPR, the EU AI Act or sector standards.
• An established network in the target sector or function; security clearance or eligibility for Government work is advantageous.

What we look for

We are looking for an influential, commercially minded leader who combines executive presence with the curiosity and technical judgement to challenge constructively. You will bring clarity to complex issues, mobilise diverse teams and create lasting value for clients, people and the wider market.

What we offer

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

EY | Building a better working world

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.

Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

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