Data & AI Business Unit Manager

Alium; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Alium is seeking a Business Data Manager / Data & AI Business Unit Manager to lead the successful delivery and growth of Data & AI engagements across strategic customers. This hybrid role sits at the intersection of senior business stakeholders, customers and technical teams, guiding delivery programmes and client leadership.

You will collaborate with data, AI and cloud delivery teams, shape propositions, and expand relationships while driving high-quality outcomes and strategic direction for

Qualifications

• Experience leading Data, AI or Technology Consulting engagements.
• Proven ability to manage delivery teams and complex programmes.
• Strong customer-facing and executive stakeholder experience.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Dutch language proficiency is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop strategic customer relationships.
• Own and lead Data & AI delivery programmes.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and to high-quality standards.
• Act as the senior point of contact for key customers.
• Lead and develop delivery teams across data, AI and cloud.
• Work closely with architects, consultants, engineers and technology leaders.
• Identify and develop opportunities to expand existing customer relationships.
• Support sales, business development and account growth.
• Develop and manage Data & AI propositions and capabilities.
• Translate business requirements into actionable delivery strategies.
• Work closely with Microsoft Azure and modern cloud/data ecosystems.
• Contribute to the growth and strategic direction of the wider Data & AI business unit.

Skills

Delivery leadership

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Azure

Cloud data platforms

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Job description

HIRING: Business Data Manager / Data & AI Business Unit Manager

We are looking for a Business Data Manager / Data & AI Business Unit Manager to lead the successful delivery and growth of Data & AI engagements across strategic customers.

This is a hybrid business, delivery and client leadership role, ideal for someone who enjoys operating between senior business stakeholders, customers and technical teams.

• Manage and develop strategic customer relationships
• Own and lead Data & AI delivery programmes
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and to high-quality standards
• Act as the senior point of contact for key customers
• Lead and develop delivery teams across data, AI and cloud
• Work closely with architects, consultants, engineers and technology leaders
• Identify and develop opportunities to expand existing customer relationships
• Support sales, business development and account growth
• Develop and manage Data & AI propositions and capabilities
• Translate business requirements into actionable delivery strategies
• Work closely with Microsoft Azure and modern cloud/data ecosystems
• Contribute to the growth and strategic direction of the wider Data & AI business unit

What We're Looking For:

• Experience managing Data, AI or Technology Consulting engagements
• Strong customer-facing and executive stakeholder experience
• Proven experience managing delivery teams and complex programmes
• Commercial and business development experience
• Strong understanding of cloud and modern data platforms
• Knowledge of AI, GenAI and emerging Agentic AI technologies
• Strong Microsoft Azure ecosystem knowledge is highly advantageous
• Ability to bridge business requirements and technical delivery
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder-management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in Dutch are essential.

Why This Opportunity?

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in shaping and growing a Data & AI business, while working directly with strategic customers and leading high-impact transformation programmes.

If you are an experienced Data & AI Business Leader, Data Practice Manager, Data Consulting Director, Engagement Director, or Senior Delivery Leader looking for your next challenge in the Netherlands, we'd love to hear from you.