About the Role
We are seeking a bold and visionary leader to drive large-scale enterprise Data and AI transformations across Southeast Asia. As a Director, you will shape the future of data-driven enterprises by leading with creativity, purpose, and commercial acumen.
You will architect transformative journeys for clients, grounded in a deep understanding of business challenges and enabled by innovative data, AI, and technology solutions. This role focuses on driving business growth, leading complex consulting engagements, and delivering end-to-end transformation initiatives across data, AI, and business innovation.
Key Responsibilities
Business Growth & Client Leadership
- Own and grow a multi-million-dollar consulting portfolio across Southeast Asia.
- Lead the pursuit, shaping, and delivery of strategic Data and AI transformation opportunities, partnering closely with C-level executives and senior stakeholders.
- Translate client business objectives into compelling value propositions supported by scalable data platforms and AI-powered operating models.
- Build and maintain trusted advisor relationships with senior executives across client organizations.
Transformation Leadership
- Architect and lead large-scale digital, data, and AI transformation programmes.
- Advise clients on designing data-driven organizations, embedding AI capabilities, and unlocking new sources of business value.
- Connect strategy to execution by mobilizing cross-functional teams and ensuring successful programme outcomes.
- Drive innovation and business reinvention through data, analytics, automation, and AI.
Market & Proposition Development
- Develop go-to-market strategies and thought leadership content around Data Strategy, AI Operating Models, and Generative AI transformation.
- Contribute to the creation of intellectual property, methodologies, and consulting assets.
- Represent the organization at industry conferences, client events, and executive forums as a recognized thought leader.
People & Capability Development
- Build, mentor, and lead high-performing consulting teams.
- Foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and collaboration.
- Develop talent pipelines and support the growth of future leaders within the practice.
Requirements
Essential Experience
- 15+ years of experience in management consulting, enterprise transformation, Data Strategy, AI Strategy, or AI-enabled innovation.
- Proven success in shaping, selling, and delivering large-scale consulting engagements valued in the multi-million-dollar range.
- Strong experience engaging and influencing C-level stakeholders across multiple industries.
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex transformation programmes from strategy through execution.
- Strong commercial acumen with a track record of driving business growth and client value creation.
- Excellent communication, storytelling, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
- Passion for leveraging emerging technologies such as Generative AI, advanced analytics, automation, and modern data platforms to solve business challenges.
Preferred Experience
- Familiarity with enterprise data and cloud platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, or similar technologies.
- Experience working within regulated industries such as Financial Services, Healthcare, or the Public Sector.
- Regional consulting or business leadership experience across Southeast Asia.
What's on Offer
- Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance, including hybrid and flexible working options.
- Access to structured career development programs and opportunities for professional growth.
- Exposure to leading global organizations and large-scale transformation initiatives.
- Opportunity to work with diverse teams across industries and markets throughout Southeast Asia.
About the Company
Our client is a global business and technology transformation consulting firm that helps organizations accelerate their digital and business transformation journeys. With a strong international presence and deep expertise across strategy, design, engineering, cloud, data, and AI, the organization partners with leading enterprises to unlock value, drive innovation, and create sustainable business impact.