Data & AI Director

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Lead Data & AI initiatives from qualification to signed SOW, encompassing solution design, Data & AI economic modeling, estimation, scope structuring, and facilitating oral presentations.

• Make informed go/no-go decisions on pursuits based on value assessment, risk evaluation, and delivery capability.

• Transform client aspirations into structured programs that demonstrate early value and establish a foundation for scalability.

• Enhance other initiatives through solution assessments and direct mentorship.

• Act as the technical lead on two client projects simultaneously, responsible for architecture, technical risk management, and quality assurance.

• Ensure AI solutions are supported by data, platforms, evaluation methods, observability, and operational foundations suitable for production.

• Serve as the senior technical representative for clients on challenging trade-offs.

• Manage solution approvals and assist in staffing for data science, AI, data engineering, and platform projects.

• Collaborate with analytics, measurement, and optimization leaders to align solutions with business results.

• Lead by influence among senior practitioners in the absence of direct reports initially.

• Conduct candidate interviews and aid in attracting senior-level talent.

• Develop reusable reference architectures, estimation models, and solution frameworks.

• Support the practice’s perspectives and initiatives in industrial, manufacturing, agriculture, and distribution sectors.

• Utilize AI tools and facilitate the responsible adoption of these technologies within the practice.

⛳️ Requirements

• Typically possess 12 or more years of experience in data, analytics, and AI, including a minimum of 5 years in consulting, professional services, or client-facing roles where you have managed multiple projects simultaneously.

• Have hands-on expertise in both AI and solution design, alongside modern data platform architecture.

• Capable of designing either AI or data platform solutions, leading technical teams in both areas, and engaging effectively with client architects.

• Extensive, recent experience with at least one of Databricks, Google Cloud, or Microsoft data and AI platforms, along with working proficiency across the other two.

• Proven track record in shaping and securing enterprise pursuits: including solution crafting, estimation, scoping, and presenting to executive stakeholders.

• Experience in delivering data or AI projects within industrial, manufacturing, agriculture, or distribution sectors.

• Possess executive presence and the ability to articulate a clear perspective under pressure.

• Comfortable adapting to shifting priorities, managing multiple client needs concurrently, and providing quick responses as required.

• Proficiency in French is a plus.

• Current certifications from Databricks, Google Cloud, or Microsoft are advantageous.

• A public viewpoint on enterprise AI, such as published articles or presentations at conferences, is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexibility in work arrangements, including remote and hybrid options (dependent on location).

• Opportunities for career advancement, featuring international mobility and professional development programs.

• Access to cutting-edge tools, training, and industry experts for continuous learning and development.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, along with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts.

• Competitive compensation package.

• Reasonable accommodations provided during the interview process.