Managing Director (FS) Data & AI Value Strategy

Boardroom Appointments; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a Managing Director to drive Data & AI value strategies in Johannesburg. The role requires extensive leadership experience in large organizations and a solid track record in sales and business generation. Responsibilities include building AI roadmaps, leading transformation projects, and nurturing client relationships. The ideal candidate will have strong networking skills within the financial services market and experience in promoting sustainable leadership practices.

Qualifications

• Multiple years of experience in leadership within a large global matrix organization.
• Demonstrable track record of sales in consulting or professional services.
• Ability to translate complex Data & AI concepts for clients.

Responsibilities

• Build AI roadmaps with leaders to identify opportunities for leveraging AI.
• Deliver business outcomes according to timelines and budgets.
• Lead execution of transformation projects.

Skills

Leadership experience

Sales and business generation

Strategic advising

Networking within financial services

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

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