Data & AI business unit manager

Alium; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Alium is seeking a Business Data Manager / Data & AI Business Unit Manager to lead delivery and growth of Data & AI engagements across strategic customers in the Netherlands. The role blends business leadership, delivery excellence and client management in a hybrid setting.

You will manage strategic relationships, own Data & AI delivery programmes, guide cross-functional teams, and collaborate with Microsoft Azure and cloud platforms to expand propositions and drive account growth across the

Qualifications

• 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; Azure ecosystem knowledge is advantageous
• Ability to bridge business requirements and technical delivery
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder-management skills

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 Data & AI unit

Skills

Delivery leadership

Team leadership

Customer relationship management

Commercial and business development

Cloud and data platforms

Azure ecosystem knowledge

Stakeholder management

Leadership communication

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Job description

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

Industry: Data & AI | Technology Consulting | Cloud | Digital Transformation

Are you a senior Data & AI leader who combines strong client leadership, delivery expertise and commercial thinking?

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.

Data & AI

• Artificial Intelligence / AI
• Generative AI (GenAI)
• Agentic AI / AI Agents
• Data & AI transformation
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure

Leadership & Delivery

• Delivery leadership
• Team leadership & development
• Customer relationship management

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 technologiesStrong Microsoft Azure ecosystem knowledge is highly advantageous
• Ability to bridge business requirements and technical delivery
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder-management skills

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.