AI Architecture & Engineering Director

Artefact; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Artefact is seeking a Data & AI Engineering Director to lead strategic, technical, and commercial initiatives from our leadership team in Malaysia. The role spans Data Science, Data Engineering, Analytics, AI/ML, Cloud, and Data Strategy to deliver measurable business impact.

You will guide complex transformations, engage with senior stakeholders, and drive innovation across modern data platforms and cloud technologies within a global consulting network.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience across Data Science, Data Engineering, Analytics, AI/ML, Data Strategy, Technology Consulting, or related fields.
• Proven experience leading complex Data & AI projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of the broader Data & AI ecosystem, with deeper expertise in one or more relevant areas.
• Strong client-facing experience, including engagement with senior business and technology stakeholders.
• Ability to connect technical solutions with business challenges and communicate complex topics clearly.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, problem-solving, and commercial skills.
• Experience contributing to business development, proposals, client growth, or development of new Data & AI offerings.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex Data & AI projects and transformation programmes, ensuring strong business outcomes and delivery excellence.
• Advise senior clients on Data & AI strategy, use cases, technology choices, and transformation roadmaps.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams across Data Science, Data Engineering, Analytics, AI/ML, and related disciplines.
• Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders and act as a strategic advisor on Data & AI topics.
• Translate complex business challenges into practical, scalable Data & AI solutions.
• Drive innovation and adoption of emerging capabilities, including Generative AI, Machine Learning, modern data platforms, and Cloud technologies.
• Contribute to business development through proposals, pitches, solution design, account growth, and development of new offerings.
• Mentor and develop Data & AI talent while strengthening our technical and consulting capabilities.
• Contribute to Artefact's thought leadership and Data & AI practice development.

Skills

Data Strategy

Cloud Architecture

AI/ML

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Business Development

Data & AI Ecosystem

Tools

GCP

AWS

Azure

Databricks

Snowflake

Job description

Artefact is a global consulting firm specialising in Data & AI, dedicated to transforming data into measurable business impact. With more than 2,500 employees across 30+ offices globally, we bring together business consultants, data scientists, data engineers, analysts, AI specialists, and digital experts to help leading organisations accelerate their transformation.

As we continue to grow our Data & AI capabilities, we are looking for a Data & AI Engineering Director to join our leadership team.

About the Role

As a Data & AI Engineering Director, you will provide strategic, technical, and commercial leadership across our Data & AI practice.

We are looking for a versatile leader who can operate across the intersection of Data Science, Data Engineering, Analytics, AI/ML, Cloud, and Data Strategy. You do not need to come from one specific technical discipline; what matters is your ability to understand the broader Data & AI landscape, lead multidisciplinary teams, and connect technology with real business needs.

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead complex Data & AI projects and transformation programmes, ensuring strong business outcomes and delivery excellence.
• Advise senior clients on Data & AI strategy, use cases, technology choices, and transformation roadmaps.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams across Data Science, Data Engineering, Analytics, AI/ML, and related disciplines.
• Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders and act as a strategic advisor on Data & AI topics.
• Translate complex business challenges into practical, scalable Data & AI solutions.
• Drive innovation and adoption of emerging capabilities, including Generative AI, Machine Learning, modern data platforms, and Cloud technologies.
• Contribute to business development through proposals, pitches, solution design, account growth, and development of new offerings.
• Mentor and develop Data & AI talent while strengthening our technical and consulting capabilities.
• Contribute to Artefact's thought leadership and Data & AI practice development.

What We Are Looking For

• 8+ years of relevant experience across Data Science, Data Engineering, Analytics, AI/ML, Data Strategy, Technology Consulting, or related fields.
• Proven experience leading complex Data & AI projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of the broader Data & AI ecosystem, with deeper expertise in one or more relevant areas.
• Strong client-facing experience, including engagement with senior business and technology stakeholders.
• Ability to connect technical solutions with business challenges and communicate complex topics clearly.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, problem-solving, and commercial skills.
• Experience contributing to business development, proposals, client growth, or development of new Data & AI offerings.

What Would Give You an Advantage

• Experience in consulting or professional services.
• Experience building or scaling a Data, Analytics, AI, or technology practice.
• Exposure to Generative AI and industrialisation of AI solutions.
• Experience with major Cloud and data ecosystems such as GCP, AWS, Azure, Databricks, or Snowflake.
• Experience leading regional or multicultural teams.
• Experience across multiple industries or complex enterprise environments.

What We Are Looking For in You

A Leader:

You create direction, develop people, and inspire teams to deliver.

A Data & AI Thinker:

You understand the broader landscape and can connect Data, AI, technology, and business.

A Consultant:

You start with the business problem and focus on solutions that create measurable impact.

A Pragmatist:

You balance innovation with practical, scalable execution.

An Entrepreneur:

You identify opportunities, build client relationships, and actively contribute to business growth.

Why Artefact?

Join an entrepreneurial and international environment where you can shape our Data & AI capabilities, lead impactful client engagements, develop exceptional teams, and work with emerging technologies alongside Artefact's global network of experts.

Come and build the future of Data & AI with us.