Strategic Data & AI Delivery Lead

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

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