Managing Director (FS) Data & AI Value Strategy

Boardroom Appointments; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments is seeking a Managing Director (FS) Data & AI Value Strategy to lead client engagements and shape ambitious data-driven strategies.

You will drive AI roadmaps, translate complex data concepts into business value, and build executive-level alliances within the UKIA Financial Services sector while growing the practice globally. The role demands seasoned leadership and a strong sales track record to win major transformations.

Qualifications

• Leadership in a large global matrix organization.
• Proven sales and business development in consulting or professional services.
• Ability to translate Data & AI concepts into client value.
• Trusted strategic advisor to the C-Suite with a senior FS network.

Responsibilities

• Building AI roadmaps and strategies with business leaders to identify AI opportunities.
• Delivering business outcomes with quality, on time and within budgets.
• Guiding and leading the execution of transformation projects.
• Driving sales with focus on client and user experience.
• Promoting sustainable and responsible leadership to support ecosystems.
• Cultivating relationships with senior client executives and cross-functional teams.
• Growing and enhancing the team across technical, business and client perspectives.
• Co-creating role priorities and success measures with the business lead.

Skills

Leadership

Sales experience

Data & AI expertise

C-suite advisory

Global matrix leadership

Job description

About the job Managing Director (FS) Data & AI Value Strategy

MinimumRequirements:

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Multiple years experience (with significant time spent in a leadership capacity in a large global matrix organization)
• Demonstrable track record of sales and business generation within consulting, professional services or similar commercially and sales focused environment
• Accomplished translator of complex Data & AI related concepts with a talent for articulating their value to clients
• Known as a trusted strategic advisor to the C-Suite, possessing an up-to-date and relevant network within the UKIA Financial Services Market

Responsibilities:

• Building AI roadmaps and strategies with business leaders to identify opportunities where AI can be leveraged to solve complex challenges and deliver exceptional business outcomes
• Delivering business outcomes with quality, as per timelines and budgets of the AI program
• Guiding and leading the execution of transformation projects
• Driving sales with a deep focus on creating the best client and user experiences
• Actively promoting sustainable and responsible leadership to support ecosystems and communities
• Using an impressive network to cultivate business relationships with senior-level client executives and collaborating with both business and technical teams to create opportunities for wider services
• Growing, nurturing, and enhancing the size and capability of the team from technical, business, and client-focused perspectives
• Co-creating role priorities and success measures with the business lead, tailored to strategic priorities of the business area