Solution Director : Data & AI

AND Digital; Leeds; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking tech company in Leeds is seeking a professional to act as a trusted advisor to C-suite stakeholders, translating complex business challenges into innovative Data & AI solutions. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in data platforms and AI/ML, alongside exceptional communication skills and a strategic mindset. This role offers a blend of remote and onsite work options, along with competitive benefits including a flexifund for personalized perks.

Benefits

25 days holiday allowance

Flexible bank holidays

Share scheme

£1000 flexifund for benefits

Private medical insurance

6% employer pension contribution

Qualifications

• Deep expertise across data platforms, AI/ML, cloud architectures, and analytics.
• Ability to connect technology to business vision.
• Exceptional communication skills from boardroom to engineering.

Responsibilities

• Translate complex business needs into Data & AI solutions.
• Guide teams to deliver against vision and ensure robust delivery.
• Identify, qualify, and shape new opportunities.

Skills

Expertise in data platforms

AI/ML knowledge

Cloud architectures

Strong problem-solving skills

Exceptional communication

Influential leadership

Commercial awareness

Curiosity and adaptability

Job description

Overview

Act as a trusted advisor to C-suite stakeholders (CTO/CDO/CPO). Build relationships that uncover client challenges and opportunities. Show the art of the possible in Data & AI, connecting innovation to measurable outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Shape solutions: Translate complex business needs into compelling, value-driven Data & AI solutions.
• Guide teams to deliver against vision and ensure robust, outcome-focused delivery.
• Support business case development and pre-sales.
• Drive growth: Identify, qualify, and shape new opportunities across AND.
• Partner with Client Teams to develop deals, coach others, and influence outcomes.
• Achieve a leveraged revenue impact target of around £2m+.
• Lead and inspire: Provide senior oversight, coaching, and technical challenge across engagements.
• Champion excellence and act as a role model for proactive, positive leadership.

What You Bring

• Deep expertise across data platforms, AI/ML, cloud architectures, and analytics.
• Strategic mindset - able to connect technology to business vision.
• Strong problem-solving and design thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication - from boardroom to engineering team.
• Influential leadership without formal authority.
• Commercial awareness and a growth mindset.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and commitment to continuous learning.

Why join AND Digital

We have three core values: wonder, share, and delight. These values inform how we work with clients, and our culture: what it feels like to work for AND. We believe collaboration, ambition, curiosity and fun can drive innovation by creating a better environment for problem-solving. By joining AND, we'll provide:

• Opportunities to work on projects with big clients and produce meaningful work that makes a genuine difference to people's lives.
• A "Blended Working" model, meaning you will be able to work in a range of locations from your home, in your clubhouse, on a client site, or other settings.
• The benefits of having a small company feel through being part of an autonomous Club, while benefiting from a larger organisation.
• A dedicated career scrum team, designed to help you reach your career goals and develop the skills you need to be your best self.
• A safe environment for you to be yourself and challenge yourself.

AND Digital is a tech company dedicated to accelerating digital delivery and closing the digital skills gap. Since 2014, we have supported organisations in building better digital products and stronger digital teams. Through our regional offices, known as 'Clubs,' we build strong relationships with our partners, ensuring they are prioritised by teams located nearby. This unique model has driven success for both our clients and ourselves, reflected in our remarkable organic growth since 2014. Today, we are over 1,300 people strong, with Clubs across the UK, Europe, and the USA—and plans for global expansion in the coming years.

• 25 days holiday allowance + bank holidays
• Flexible bank holidays
• Share scheme
• A £1000 flexifund to use on a personalised list of benefits such as gym membership, Cycle to Work Scheme, health, dental and optical cash plan
• Private medical insurance
• 6% employer pension contribution, when you contribute 2%
• Plus many more