Practice Leader - AI Data Centers

Apex Systems, LLC; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 195,000 - 214,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer M

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness Incentives

Job summary

Apex Systems, LLC seeks a Practice Leader for AI Data Centers in Monroe, LA. You will drive delivery of multi-site AI data center deployments, mentor teams, and ensure governance, quality, and client satisfaction across complex programs.

Role requires extensive delivery leadership in technology consulting, strong financial acumen, and the ability to work on-site with travel as needed. Competitive benefits and strategic impact await.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of technology consulting or systems integration experience.
• 8+ years in delivery leadership of large programs.
• Experience leading AI data center deployments for hyperscale environments.

Responsibilities

• Execute delivery plans for multiple AI Data Center deployments.
• Oversee project lifecycle from scoping to post-implementation support.
• Build and mature delivery methodologies, assets, and governance.
• Manage engagement teams, budgets, and resource alignment.
• Maintain high client satisfaction and proactive risk management.

Skills

Delivery leadership

Client relationship management

Stakeholder engagement

Project governance

Financial management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

# Practice Leader - AI Data CentersApply**Job#: 3053686****Job Description:****PRACTICE LEADER – AI DATA CENTERS****WHO WE ARE**Everforth Apex Systems is a leading global technology and digital engineering firm dedicated to helping organizations adapt, innovate, and thrive in a world of constant change. Leveraging deep industry insights and proven expertise, we deliver end-to-end solutions that accelerate time-to-value and realize our clients’ digital visions across commercial and federal sectors.Our comprehensive solution portfolio spans AI & data, cloud and infrastructure, digital engineering, customer experience, cybersecurity, enterprise platforms, application development, strategy, transformation, and managed services. Powered by proprietary assets, accelerators, and strong alliances with cutting-edge technology partners—including Adobe, AWS, Microsoft, Salesforce, and more—we turn complexity into progress and measurable business outcomes.With a presence in over 70 markets across North America, Europe, and India, Everforth Apex Systems innovates alongside our customers, building and deploying tailored artificial intelligence solutions to enhance business value and improve customer experiences. As part of the commercial segment of Everforth, we are committed to driving the next wave of global IT services and digital transformation.**JOB DESCRIPTION**The Practice Leader – AI Data Centers is a senior delivery leadership role responsible for supporting the successful execution of client engagements across Apex’s AI Data Center portfolio within the Cloud & Infrastructure Capability. In this role, you will drive engagement excellence, deepen client relationships, and foster a high-performance delivery culture. As Practice Leader, you will serve as a hands-on delivery leader partnering across internal teams, account leadership, solution teams, and business units. You will lead and mentor internal practice teams to ensure all engagements are in alignment with defined pre-sales objectives and goals, statements of work (SOW) and to the highest quality and standards.The Practice Leaderr plays a critical role in influencing client satisfaction, improving delivery consistency, and supporting growth within the AI Data Center practice.As a consulting position, the work location for this role varies according to client needs. Accordingly, this is not a remote position. While some assignments may be performed largely remotely, other assignments require fully on-site work, hybrid work, and/or travel.Delivery Leadership & Execution Excellence· Execute delivery plans for multiple AI Data Center deployments, ensuring alignment to client expectations, project goals, timelines, and quality standards.* Oversee key phases of the project lifecycle—from scoping and estimation through delivery, acceptance, and post-implementation support.* Responsible for building practice maturity, establishing and continuously improving repeatable delivery methodologies, frameworks, accelerators, assets and governance processes.* Drive a culture of accountability, transparency, execution and continuous improvement.Client Engagement & Satisfaction* Serve as a senior delivery point of contact for key large scale client engagements, ensuring proactive communication, risk management, and issue resolution.* Partner with the sales and solution leadership teams to inform solution approaches during pre-sales.* Maintain high client satisfaction and long-term relationships through consistent delivery execution, quality, and responsiveness.Operational & Financial Management* Support revenue, margin, and profitability goals by helping manage engagement team structure, project financials, resource alignment, and delivery quality.* Manage resource planning and utilization strategies to maximize efficiency and talent engagement.* Responsible for managing delivery capacity based on customer delivery obligations.Team Leadership & Talent Development* Grow, Lead, mentor, manage and develop delivery leadership team members (including operations managers, managing consultants, solution architects, and other delivery resources* Grow Practice depth by attracting and retaining top consulting and technical talent, building a high-performing, collaborative culture.* Drive professional development to advance delivery skills and domain expertise by supporting the creation of internal accelerators, assets, and proof-of-concept (POC) demos.Risk & Quality Management* Identify delivery risks early and implement mitigation strategies.* Ensure compliance with contractual commitments, security, and regulatory requirements.* Drive the creation and maintenance of delivery artifacts that support and maintain best practices, standardization, and consistency in delivery.* Oversee quality assurance processes to uphold the firm’s standards across all projects.**JOB REQUIREMENTS*** Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; Master’s preferred.* 15+ years of experience in technology consulting or systems integration, with at least 8 years in delivery leadership.* Proven track record of leading large, complex, multi-million-dollar technology projects and programs across AI data center build out, expansion, retrofit and traditional infrastructure domains.* Deep technical experience overseeing delivery for complex large-scale projects in support of scaling AI infrastructure* Experience leading the growth and maturity of scaled service delivery - including supporting delivery methodologies, frameworks, governance processes, standardization, repeatability, and continuous improvement.* Demonstrated ability to align practice offerings, delivery standards, and go-to-market strategies with major hyperscale customers.* Experience in delivering AI infrastructure projects for hyperscaler customers preferred.* Experience managing or supporting project financials, forecasts, utilization, profitability, and operational efficiency within a consulting or professional services environment. Strong operational judgment with the ability to translate project objectives into clear execution plans* Strong client relationship management, stakeholder engagement, and influencing skills, including comfort interacting with senior client and internal leaders* Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills.* Financial acumen to support budgets, forecasts, resource planning, and profitability targets.* This position requires comfort working in active construction and data center environments.* Candidates should be prepared to work extended hours when necessary to meet project milestones, schedules, and business needs.* Expected travel up to 50%Nice to have* Experience with hyperscaler operational processes in AI data center domains.· Experience supporting large, distributed technical teams across multiple U.S. regions· Experience supporting large-scale data center deployment, infrastructure buildout, expansion, retrofit, or modernization programs.· Familiarity with operational standards, governance, documentation, testing, and readiness activities tied to complex data center environments.· Experience supporting distributed technical teams across multiple regions or deployment sites.· Flexibility to relocate and support major project initiatives across various geographies is highly desirable.**OUR COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS*** Competitive Salary* Health, Dental and Vision Insurance* Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution* Flexible Spending Accounts* Long and Short-Term Disability* Life Insurance* Voluntary Benefits* Employee Assistance Program* Paid Parental Leave* Wellness Incentives* Vacation and Holiday Pay* 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match* Employee Stock Purchase* Training and Advancement opportunities* Tuition Reimbursement* Birthdays Off* Philanthropic Opportunities* Referral Program* Partial Gym Membership Paid* Team Building Events* Discount Programs*Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact [e-mail].***Employee Type:** FullTime**Location:** Monroe, LA, US**Job Type:** Internal**Date Posted:** September 25, 2026**Pay Range:** $195,000 - $214,000