Managing Director, Data & AI Transformation - New York

Slalom; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 290,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Slalom is seeking a Managing Director for Data and Technology Solutions in Greater New York. You will lead growth in data, cloud, and software engineering, building trusted client relationships and guiding transformation programs.

You will shape enterprise data strategies, AI adoption, and modern data platforms across AWS/Azure/Google Cloud, guiding architecture and governance. Strong leadership and executive communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience 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 business and technology 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.
• Deep expertise in data engineering, data architecture, data platforms, and cloud data ecosystems.
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise‑scale data platforms and modern data architectures.
• Strong understanding of lakehouse architectures, data governance, data products, metadata management, data quality, and modern engineering practices.
• Experience with Databricks, Snowflake, and cloud‑native technologies on AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud.
• Familiarity with machine learning, generative AI, LLMs, AI agents, RAG architectures, and enterprise AI adoption patterns.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business outcomes and executive recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Grow the business by building executive relationships with CIOs and business leaders.
• Drive revenue growth through strategic account development and complex pursuits.
• Lead executive discovery sessions, solution workshops, and business case development.
• Partner across Slalom capabilities to shape integrated transformation solutions.
• Develop and evolve go‑to‑market offerings in Data Engineering & AI.

Skills

Executive leadership

Business development

Data & AI strategy

Cloud architectures

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Databricks

Snowflake

dbt

Dataiku

Fivetran

Matillion

Tools

Databricks

Snowflake

dbt

Dataiku

Fivetran

Matillion

Job description

Slalom is seeking a Managing Director for Data and Technology Solutions in Greater New York. You will lead growth in data, cloud, and software engineering, building trusted client relationships and guiding transformation programs.

You will shape enterprise data strategies, AI adoption, and modern data platforms across AWS/Azure/Google Cloud, guiding architecture and governance. Strong leadership and executive communication are essential for success.