Solution Director: Data & AI

hackajob; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday allowance + bank holidays

Flexible bank holidays

Share scheme

£1000 flexifund for benefits

Private medical insurance

6% employer pension contribution

Job summary

A leading tech company in the UK is seeking a Solution Director for its Data & AI division. The ideal candidate will drive the business growth, engage with C-suite clients, and lead a team in delivering innovative data solutions. This role offers a blend of remote and onsite work, with a focus on empowering a diverse and talented workforce. Enjoy generous benefits including flexible holidays and a health fund, aiming to create a positive workplace environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead propositions and Practice IP.
• Own and evolve Data & AI proposition.
• Be a visible leader in the Data community.
• Develop training to grow internal capability.
• Engage with clients as a trusted advisor.
• Translate complex business needs into Data & AI solutions.

Skills

Deep expertise across data platforms, AI/ML

Strategic mindset

Strong problem-solving skills

Exceptional communication

Influential leadership

Commercial awareness

Curiosity and adaptability

Job description

Overview

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. We build strong relationships with our partners through regional offices, known as Clubs, prioritising work with teams located nearby. 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. Join us and help fulfil our mission to close the world’s digital skills gap.

Role

Solution Director – Data & AI

As a Technical Solution Director in our Clubs, you’ll shape and drive the growth of AND’s Data & AI business. You’ll define our go‑to‑market strategy, build strong partnerships across the ecosystem, and guide delivery through AND’s unique club model. Acting as a senior advisor to clients, you’ll design transformative Data & AI solutions while growing internal capability and technical excellence.

What You’ll Do

• Lead our propositions and Practice IP
• Own and evolve AND’s Data & AI proposition, partnerships, and thought leadership.
• Be a visible leader in the Data community—driving consistency, quality, and innovation.
• Develop training and mentoring to grow internal capability.
• Engage with clients
• 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.
• 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 a different location.
• The benefits of having a small company feel through being part of an autonomous Club, while benefiting from being part of 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.

Benefits

• 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

For a full list of benefits – click here

Equal Opportunities Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We actively encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, and individuals with disabilities. We consider all flexible working arrangements, subject to the requirements of the role. Where reasonable adjustments are needed, we will strive to make changes to accommodate them.