Senior Manager – Data & AI Transformation

Metrica Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Flexible benefits

Performance-based pay

Mentoring access

Wellbeing support

Thought leadership opportunities

Job summary

Metrica Recruitment is seeking a Senior Manager in Data & AI Transformation to help clients move from AI experimentation to enterprise-scale execution. You will engage with executive and C-suite stakeholders, shaping AI strategy, data foundations and operating models.

You will lead bids, shape propositions and drive growth of the Data & AI practice, working in a flexible, inclusive environment with senior colleagues and access to leading AI specialists.

Qualifications

• Senior consulting or client-facing leadership experience across data, analytics or AI transformation.
• Strong understanding of Generative AI, Agentic AI, RAG and intelligent automation.
• Experience translating complex business challenges into practical AI solutions and strategies.
• Confidence engaging executive and C-suite stakeholders with strong commercial judgement.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI transformation engagements from strategy through enterprise-scale execution.
• Advise C-suite stakeholders on AI opportunities, investment priorities and transformation roadmaps.
• Design AI-enabled products, agentic workflows and human-centred operating models.
• Shape enterprise data platforms, semantic layers and trusted AI foundations.
• Establish governance, security and responsible AI approaches for production environments.
• Drive propositions, client pitches, thought leadership and practice development.

Skills

Senior leadership

Data & AI transformation

Executive stakeholder management

Strategic consulting

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

OpenAI

Google AI

Anthropic

Microsoft Azure

Job description

Help organisations move from AI experimentation to enterprise-scale transformation, shaping strategies, operating models and intelligent solutions that improve decisions, automate processes and create measurable business value.

The Company

We’re working with a global business and technology consultancy delivering complex transformation programmes across multiple industries. Its Data & AI practice combines strategy, consulting, technology, design and engineering to help organisations build AI-enabled enterprises. You’ll join a collaborative environment where senior consultants have significant autonomy, client exposure and influence.

The Role

As a Senior Manager in Data & AI Transformation, you’ll lead strategic engagements that help organisations embed Generative AI, Agentic AI and advanced analytics into how they operate. You’ll work directly with executive and C-suite stakeholders, connecting business challenges with data, AI and technology to deliver measurable outcomes.

Your remit spans AI strategy, enterprise data foundations, intelligent products, agentic workflows, operating models and responsible AI. You’ll also shape propositions, lead bids and contribute to the continued growth of the Data & AI consulting practice.

• Lead AI transformation engagements from strategy through enterprise-scale execution.
• Advise C-suite stakeholders on AI opportunities, investment priorities and transformation roadmaps.
• Design AI-enabled products, agentic workflows and human-centred operating models.
• Shape enterprise data platforms, semantic layers and trusted AI foundations.
• Establish governance, security and responsible AI approaches for production environments.
• Drive propositions, client pitches, thought leadership and practice development.

Benefits and Perks

You’ll join an organisation that prioritises flexibility, inclusion, wellbeing and meaningful career progression, while giving senior professionals the freedom to shape their work and influence the wider practice.

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Flexible benefits package
• Performance-related variable compensation
• Mentoring and access to leading Data & AI specialists
• Wellbeing support, including Mental Health Champions and wellbeing appsInclusive working environment and Disability Confident Employer status
• Opportunities for thought leadership, innovation and practice development

Requirements

• Senior consulting or client-facing leadership experience across data, analytics or AI transformation.
• Strong understanding of Generative AI, Agentic AI, RAG and intelligent automation.
• Experience translating complex business challenges into practical AI solutions and strategies.
• Confidence engaging executive and C-suite stakeholders with strong commercial judgement.Experience leading teams, engagements and strategic client relationships.

Nice-to-Have Requirements

• Knowledge of enterprise AI ecosystems including OpenAI, Google, Anthropic or Microsoft.
• Experience with AI architecture, cloud data platforms, semantic layers and responsible AI.
• Track record in proposition development, bids, thought leadership or practice growth.

Job Owner: d.prosser