Senior Data & AI Consultant — Enterprise Strategy & Delivery

Ardinois; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardinois is seeking a Senior Consultant to walk into boardrooms, diagnose what’s broken, and translate it into an actionable data and AI roadmap. You’ll work directly with enterprise clients, guiding engagements end-to-end and shaping how we work from day one.

You’ll lead workshops, design data platforms and AI use cases, and mentor junior colleagues while collaborating with leadership to land implementations in the real world.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in data, analytics, or AI—ideally in large enterprise and consulting contexts
• Proven ability to own a client relationship and deliver results independently
• Strong command of modern data infrastructure (cloud platforms, data lakes, ML pipelines)
• Experience with change management and operating model design—not just the tech stack
• Fluent in English; Dutch is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead diagnostic workshops and data & AI maturity assessments with F500 clients
• Design and implement data platforms, AI use cases, and operating models
• Bridge the gap between business stakeholders and technical teams
• Translate complex findings into clear strategies and executive-ready communication
• Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to Ardinois's methodology and thought leadership

Skills

Client relationship management

Data analytics/AI expertise

Data infrastructure expertise

Change management & operating model

English fluency

Job description

Ardinois is seeking a Senior Consultant to walk into boardrooms, diagnose what’s broken, and translate it into an actionable data and AI roadmap. You’ll work directly with enterprise clients, guiding engagements end-to-end and shaping how we work from day one.

You’ll lead workshops, design data platforms and AI use cases, and mentor junior colleagues while collaborating with leadership to land implementations in the real world.