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Are you an experienced leader in AI and Data? The Client is seeking a Director to join our growing Digital practice in London. They are tackling the most complex and critical challenges, moving swiftly from analysis to action to create lasting value for companies, their people, and their communities. Our inclusive environment values diversity and fosters authenticity, growth, and equity for everyone.

As a Director in our AI and Data team, you will play a key role in expanding our offering across core sectors, focusing on growing customers, revenue, and profitability. You will support clients in addressing complex business problems using data, analytics, and technology, collaborating closely with other firm areas to cultivate new opportunities. You should be comfortable working with senior executives, leading high-performing teams, and presenting technical approaches to non-technical audiences.

Identify and cultivate new consulting opportunities. Lead analytics solution and delivery teams in coordination with other teams within the firm. Formulate hypotheses of potential issues and reasons for financial performance. Develop data-driven and analytical approaches for improving company performance. Present findings, key insights, and proposed solutions to client senior management. Manage high-performance teams in implementing solutions. Apply hands-on experience in analysis and applications of data from various complex, high-volume structured and unstructured databases. Utilize predictive models, machine learning, and AI algorithms to develop data-driven insights. Leverage technology knowledge to develop tactical tools and solutions to support business strategy execution. Strong academic background in science, technology, or business studies. Extensive blue-chip consulting experience in AI and Data. Hands-on leadership experience in a relevant Data/AI role in industry. Preferred industry experience in Retail, CPG, and Private Equity. Experience with proposal development and strong commercial instincts. Ability to extend work for self and team members on client projects. Adaptability to complex client environments and situations. Skilled at defining, communicating, motivating, and leading change at executive levels. Authentic relationship builder who can coach, mentor, and develop high-performing teams. Demonstrable knowledge of data, technology, and programming languages. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Competence in foreign languages is an advantage. Willingness to work outside normal business hours as needed. Ability to work in both office and remote environments; physically able to sit/stand at a computer for significant portions of the workday. Base salary up to £200,000 Bonus structure up to 30% Extensive pension scheme Opportunity to make a significant impact on future tech innovations

Become part of a leading organization, driving major developments in AI and Data. To find out more, please contact our recruitment team or apply directly now!

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