(Senior) Director AI Engineering

Simon‑Kucher; gmina Raszyn; Hybrid; PLN 379,000 - 393,000; Full time

Job summary

Simon-Kucher is hiring a (Senior) Director AI Engineering in Poland to shape the strategic direction of our AI Engineering practice and lead large-scale AI transformations for global clients.

You will blend commercial leadership with deep technical expertise, manage diverse teams, and drive AI adoption at scale while traveling as needed and working a hybrid model.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in AI Engineering, ML, Software Engineering, or Applied AI.
• University degree in CS/DS/Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong AI expertise with commercial experience across pricing, sales, and customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Define enterprise AI strategies and roadmaps for global clients.
• Lead multiple AI transformation programs and ensure delivery excellence.
• Build long-term client relationships and expand AI engagements.
• Shape proposals, develop new AI offerings, and support business development.

Skills

Strategic AI leadership

People leadership

Client engagement

Python

LLM-based solutions

Education

University degree in CS/DS/Engineering

Tools

LangChain

LangGraph

Azure

Job description

(Senior) Director AI Engineering

In Poland

Simon-Kucher is helping organizations unlock better growth by combining deep commercial expertise in pricing, sales, marketing and customer experience with cutting-edge AI technologies. We support clients in transforming commercial decision-making through enterprise AI, Agentic AI, and data-driven solutions.

As a (Senior) Director AI Engineering, you will shape the strategic direction of our AI Engineering practice while leading large-scale AI transformation programs for global clients. You will combine commercial leadership, technical expertise, and people leadership to build scalable AI capabilities, develop innovative AI offerings, and expand Simon-Kucher's market position in enterprise AI.

Working closely with senior client executives, partners, technology providers, and multidisciplinary teams, you will drive the adoption of AI at scale while growing both our client relationships and our AI Engineering capabilities. This role follows a hybrid working model, with an expectation to work from the office one day per week. We also require flexibility and willingness to travel to client sites as needed, depending on project requirements.

The salary for this position ranges from PLN 34 000 to PLN 35 200 gross per month under an employment contract (UoP), depending on the candidate’s relevant experience, skill set, level of expertise and overall fit for the role. Additional factors such as industry background, technical competencies and interview performance may also influence the final offer. The compensation package at Simon-Kucher CBS consists of a gross base salary, a monthly remote work allowance and an annual bonus. The bonus is paid in December and is based on the results of a 360-degree performance evaluation.

You should have an EU work permit, we do not offer visa for this position.

What makes us special:

• Become part of a unique entrepreneurial team. Think independently, use your initiative, and take some risks. Entrepreneurship is a powerful force that drives the growth not only of our firm but our clients and people.
• Unlock the power of opportunity. Advance your career in a thriving company that creates positive impact. We invest in your professional development every step of the way.
• Prioritize your health and wellbeing. No matter where you live, we offer a competitive suite of health benefits to help keep you and your loved ones safe.
• Work in a values-driven culture. At Simon-Kucher, our vision is to become the world’s leading growth specialist. Our values guide the way we do business and communicate our distinctiveness. They sum up what we stand for, influence our culture, and drive how and why we do things.

How you will create an impact:

• Define enterprise AI strategies, operating models, and AI transformation roadmaps for global clients.
• Advise executive stakeholders on the adoption of Agentic AI, Generative AI and enterprise architecture.
• Lead multiple AI transformation programs while ensuring delivery excellence across complex client engagements.
• Build and grow long-term client relationships and identify opportunities to expand AI engagements.
• Drive commercial growth by shaping proposals, developing new AI offerings, and contributing to business development activities.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams of AI engineers, consultants, and technology specialists while fostering a high-performance culture.
• Establish engineering standards, AI operating models, governance frameworks, and reusable methodologies across projects.
• Drive capability development through thought leadership, reusable intellectual property, accelerators, and innovation initiatives.
• Collaborate with strategic technology partners and contribute to Simon-Kucher's long-term AI strategy and market positioning.

Your profile:

• You have 7+ years of experience in AI Engineering, Machine Learning Engineering, Software Engineering, or Applied AI.
• You have a university degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• You combine strong AI expertise with commercial experience across pricing, sales, marketing, and customer experience.
• You have experience in leading technical projects and take on ownership of technical solutions.
• You have strong people leadership experience and enjoy coaching, developing, and growing technical teams.
• You have demonstrated success in business development, proposal development, and expanding client relationships.
• You have knowledge of Power Automate or similar workflow automation platforms.
• You are strong in Python, including API development and integration patterns.
• You have deep hands-on experience delivering LLM-based solutions (RAG, tool calling, agentic workflows) with LangChain and/or LangGraph or similar AI orchestration frameworks.
• Experience with Azure ecosystem (AI Foundry, Container Apps, Functions).
• You communicate clearly in English (C1+) and can align technical decisions with business constraints.
• You are willing to travel as required by client/project.

About Simon-Kucher

Simon-Kucher is a global consultancy with more than 2,200 employees in 30+ countries. Our sole focus is on unlocking better growth that drives measurable revenue and profit for our clients. As a trusted commercial advisor, we combine deep consulting expertise, growth specialization, and technology to scale impact. We optimize every lever of commercial strategy - product, pricing, innovation, marketing, sales, and digital - based on deep insights into what customers value and are willing to pay for. With over 40 years of experience in monetization, we are regarded as the world’s leading commercial growth and pricing specialist. simon-kucher.com

We believe in building a culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion, creating an environment in which our people feel valued, are able to be themselves and feel their contribution matters. If we get that right, remarkable things will happen; people will grow faster, innovate, feel valued, and create better outcomes for everyone - our people, our clients and, of course, our business.

Your personal contact:
Karolina Ratajczyk
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