(Senior) Director AI Engineering

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

Job summary

Simon-Kucher is seeking a (Senior) Director AI Engineering in Warsaw to shape the strategic direction of the AI Engineering practice. Lead large-scale AI transformation programs for global clients, combining commercial leadership with technical expertise and people leadership.

The role follows a hybrid model with one office day per week and travel as needed. You will drive AI adoption at scale, build client relationships, and expand AI offerings while guiding multidisciplinary teams to deliver

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in AI Engineering, Machine Learning Engineering, Software Engineering, or Applied AI.
• University degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong AI expertise with commercial experience across pricing, sales, marketing, and customer experience.
• Experience in leading technical projects and ownership of technical solutions.
• Strong people leadership experience and coaching, developing, and growing technical teams.
• Demonstrated success in business development, proposal development, and expanding client relationships.
• Knowledge of Power Automate or similar workflow automation platforms.
• Strong Python, including API development and integration patterns.
• 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).
• Clear English communication (C1+) and ability to align technical decisions with business constraints.
• Willingness to travel as required by client/project.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Commercial experience

People management

AI engineering

Education

University degree in Computer Science/Data Science/Engineering

Tools

Power Automate

Python

LangChain

LangGraph

Azure

AI Foundry

Container Apps

Functions

Job description

(Senior) Director AI Engineering

In Poland - Warsaw

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.

Please remember to submit your application in English. Other applications will not be considered. The candidate 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.

Your personal contact:

Karolina Ratajczyk
[e-mail]

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.

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