Executive Leader, Data Engineering & AI Transformation

Slalom; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 285,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid holidays

Well-being reimbursement account

Disability coverage

Job summary

Slalom is seeking a Managing Director of Data Engineering & AI to lead growth in the Data & AI practice, partnering with executives and alliance partners to shape strategy and deliver measurable outcomes.

You will blend business development, executive consulting, and technical leadership to build trusted client relationships, grow strategic accounts, and develop high-performing teams across modern data platforms and AI initiatives.

Qualifications

• 15+ years leading data, analytics, AI, or cloud transformation initiatives.
• Proven success growing consulting businesses, practices, portfolios, or strategic client accounts.
• Experience influencing executive stakeholders and leading complex transformations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large pursuits, develop pipeline, and drive revenue growth.
• Track record of building, developing, and mentoring high-performing teams.
• Exceptional communication, storytelling, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Grow the Business: Build executive relationships with CIOs, CTOs, CDOs, CAIOs and leaders; drive revenue through strategic account development; lead discovery sessions and workshops; shape integrated transformation solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Executive influence

Consulting growth

Revenue growth

Strategic communication

Team mentoring

Tools

Databricks

Snowflake

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

Slalom is seeking a Managing Director of Data Engineering & AI to lead growth in the Data & AI practice, partnering with executives and alliance partners to shape strategy and deliver measurable outcomes.

You will blend business development, executive consulting, and technical leadership to build trusted client relationships, grow strategic accounts, and develop high-performing teams across modern data platforms and AI initiatives.