Solution Director : Data & AI

AND Digital; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Manchester is seeking a Solution Director – Data & AI to shape and lead its Data & AI business. Responsibilities include engaging with senior clients, developing innovative solutions, and driving growth by identifying new opportunities. Candidates should have a strategic mindset, deep expertise in data platforms and AI/ML, and exceptional communication skills. This is a pivotal role for someone ready to make a significant impact.

Benefits

25 days holiday allowance + bank holidays

Flexible bank holidays

Share scheme

£1000 flexifund for personalized benefits

Private medical insurance

6% employer pension contribution

Qualifications

• Expertise in AI/ML, cloud architectures, and analytics is essential.
• Ability to connect technology with business vision.
• Strong engagement with C-suite stakeholders is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Lead the propositions and partnerships for Data & AI.
• Engage as a trusted advisor to clients.
• Translate business needs into value-driven Data & AI solutions.
• Drive growth by identifying new opportunities.
• Provide oversight and inspire technical excellence.

Skills

Deep expertise across data platforms

Strategic mindset

Strong problem-solving skills

Exceptional communication

Commercial awareness

Leadership without formal authority

Curiosity and adaptability

Job description

Who We Are
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 believe our work should always create a remarkable impact for our clients. 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.
Join us and help fulfil our mission to close the world’s digital skills gap.

Solution Director – Data & AI

As a Technical Solution Director in our central Practice Area, 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

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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+.

5. 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, as well as just a change of scenery.
• The benefits of having a small company feel through being part of an autonomous Club, while being able to take in the benefits 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.

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Benefits

• 25 days holiday allowance + bank holidays
• Flexible bank holidays
• Share scheme
• A £1000 flexifund to use on a personalised list of benefits such 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

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.