Solution Director: Data AI

divh2Solution Director Data AI/h2pAs a Technical Solution Director within our central Practice Area, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and driving the growth of AND Digitals Data AI business. Reporting directly to the US President, youll define and execute our go-to-market strategy, build strong ecosystem partnerships, and guide solution delivery through ANDs unique club model. Acting as a senior advisor to clients, you will design and lead the delivery of transformative enterprise-grade Data AI solutions, leveraging deep expertise across AWS, Snowflake, and other modern data platforms./ppAs part of a rapidly scaling US operationgrowing over 400% year-over-yearyoull collaborate with global powerhouses and C-Suite leaders across industries such as Financial Services, Travel, and beyond. In addition to driving client success, youll help shape AND Digitals AI capability across North America, fostering technical excellence and growing internal capability to meet the expanding demand for intelligent data-driven transformation./ph3What Youll Do/h3p1. Engage with clients/pulliAct as a trusted advisor to C-suite stakeholders (CTO/CDO/CPO)./liliBuild relationships that uncover client challenges and opportunities./liliShow the art of the possible in Data AI, connecting innovation to measurable outcomes./li/ulp2. Shape solutions/pulliTranslate complex business needs into compelling, value-driven Data AI solutions./liliGuide teams to deliver against vision and ensure robust, outcome-focused delivery./liliSupport business case development and pre-sales./li/ulp3. Technical Delivery Oversight/pulliClient-facing AI architecture, technology-agnostic solutioning (AWS, Google, Microsoft) and technical delivery oversight - The gate keeper for all things AI./liliOversee architecture quality and delivery outcomes across multiple engagements./liliEnsure projects align to measurable client KPIs and business results./liliDrive automation, MLOps, and engineering best practices through coaching and governance./li/ulp4. Drive growth/pulliIdentify, qualify, and shape new opportunities across AND./liliPartner with Client Teams to develop deals, coach others, and influence outcomes./liliCollaborate closely with partners (e.g. AWS) to co-sell and co-market solutions./liliHelp define go-to-market strategy and reusable accelerators for AI and data offerings./liliRepresent AND Digitals AI capability in the market externally, contributing to proposals, events, and industry forums./liliAchieve a leveraged revenue impact target of around $2.5m+./li/ulp5. Lead our propositions and Practice IP/pulliOwn and evolve ANDs Data AI proposition, partnerships, and thought leadership./liliBe a visible leader in the Data AI communitydriving consistency, quality, and innovation./liliDevelop training and mentoring to grow internal capability./li/ulp6. Lead and inspire/pulliProvide senior oversight, coaching, and technical challenge across engagements./liliChampion excellence and act as a role model for proactive, positive leadership./liliMentor AI and data engineers across the US and nearshore teams./liliShape the foundation of AND Digitals AI practice in the US./liliContribute to US recruitment, onboarding, and capability growth across AI, Data and Platform Engineering, as well as more broadly./li/ulpKey Evaluation Criteria/pulliMinimum 2+ years in recent leadership roles within AI OR a hands-on, client facing individual who is looking for a step up./liliHas led teams shipping AI-driven software into production with measurable impact./liliBalances deep technical fluency with strong client-facing and commercial ability./liliDemonstrated experience embedding AI into client products or workflows./liliHas worked with hyperscale clientele and/or consultancies./liliExperienced in architecture reviews, code quality, and system design governance./liliProven success in consulting or digital delivery environments, ideally bridging product and services./liliComfortable in fast-paced, outcome-based commercial models (fixed-price and outcome-driven)./liliExperienced in coaching, scaling, and enabling teams across multiple geographies./liliUses metrics or OKRs to tie delivery to business outcomes./li/ulpExperience Skills/pulli10 to 15 years in technology or consulting, with 6+ years in Data and AI delivery./liliProven record of leading enterprise AI or data programs for Fortune 1000 or mid-market clients./liliStrong technical background in AWS, Snowflake, and other modern data platforms./liulliFor example, able to lead solution architecture and delivery across AWS AI technologies - including Bedrock, SageMaker, and Connect, whilst maintaining a technology-agnostic approach when required./li/ulliStrong commercial and stakeholder management skills./liliExcellent communication and storytelling ability - credible with both engineers and executives./liliMust reside on the East Coast (NY/NJ, Atlanta, or South Florida)./li/ulpWhy join AND Digital?/ppWe have three core values: wonder, share, and delight. These values inform how we work with clients, and our culture: what it feels like to work for AND. We believe collaboration, ambition, curiosity and fun can drive innovation by creating a better environment for problem-solving./ppBy joining AND, well provide:/pulliOpportunities to work on projects with big clients and produce meaningful work that makes a genuine difference to peoples lives./liliA Blended Working model, meaning you will be able to work in a range of locations from; your home, in your clubhouse, on a client, as well as just a change of scenery./liliThe benefits of having a small company feel through being part of an autonomous Club, while being able to take in the benefits of a larger organisation./liliA dedicated career scrum team, designed to help you reach your career goals and develop the skills you need to be your best self./liliA safe environment for you to be yourself and challenge yourself./li/ulpEqual Opportunities Statement/ppAt AND Digital we embrace diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. We are actively recruiting for a diverse and inclusive workforce so want to ensure we do everything we can to support your application./ppWe want you to feel safe and empowered to let us know if you require any adjustments to be made to your application or interview process so please speak to our recruitment team./p/div