Remote Data & AI Practice Lead

Blue Mantis; Portsmouth (NH); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Mantis is seeking a Practice Director, Data & AI to lead the Data & AI practice within the Presales & Solution Architecture function. This remote US‑only role partners with Microsoft and other platforms to modernize data estates, apply AI, and run secure AI operations for mid‑market clients.

The role blends hands-on technical leadership with business acumen, defining offering strategies, developing assets, and growing revenue through strategic partnerships, field enablement, and managed

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in data and AI solution architectures.
• Experience in go-to-market strategies and delivery frameworks.
• Strong leadership in presales or practice management.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive Data & AI practice strategy across three offering areas.
• Lead engagement, deal strategy, and field activation for complex opportunities.
• Build and scale the Data & AI team and partner ecosystem.

Skills

Data & AI architecture

Presales leadership

Strategic storytelling

Partner management

Cloud data platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

Azure data services

Power BI

Job description

Blue Mantis is seeking a Practice Director, Data & AI to lead the Data & AI practice within the Presales & Solution Architecture function. This remote US‑only role partners with Microsoft and other platforms to modernize data estates, apply AI, and run secure AI operations for mid‑market clients.

The role blends hands-on technical leadership with business acumen, defining offering strategies, developing assets, and growing revenue through strategic partnerships, field enablement, and managed