Practice Director, Digital & AI

3 months, 2 weeks ago
Full-time
Lead
Software Development
Ensono

Ensono

Ensono provides comprehensive hybrid IT solutions and governance, enabling businesses to navigate complexity and modernize their technology infrastructure, from cloud services to mainframe systems, tailored to each client's unique journey.

IT Services
1K-5K
Founded 1969

Description

  • Lead and contribute to Data & AI solution design for complex client opportunities.
  • Shape deals from first conversation through contract close in partnership with sales and client executives.
  • Lead technical discovery, architecture definition, and delivery approach for strategic pursuits.
  • Participate directly in client presentations, workshops, and executive discussions.
  • Serve in active delivery roles such as Data Architect, Engagement Lead, or Delivery Sponsor on key engagements.
  • Guide teams through critical design decisions, delivery challenges, and client escalations.
  • Ensure solutions are delivered to scope, quality, timeline, and commercial commitments.
  • Drive the growth, financial performance, pipeline, revenue, and margin of the UK Data & AI practice.
  • Contribute to UK and global go-to-market offerings, assets, and accelerators.
  • Mentor Data & AI practitioners and develop repeatable delivery patterns informed by delivery experience.

Requirements

  • 12+ years of experience delivering data, analytics, and AI solutions.
  • Demonstrable ability to design and deliver complex, enterprise-scale Data & AI solutions.
  • Proven experience supporting pre-sales and deal shaping with client-facing solution leadership.
  • Experience balancing hands-on delivery contribution with practice or portfolio leadership.
  • Executive-level communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into business outcomes.
  • Deep practical experience with modern data platforms and architectures.
  • Experience delivering AI/ML and GenAI solutions in production environments.
  • Experience with public cloud ecosystems.
  • Strong stakeholder management, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work across multiple workstreams, facilitate discussions, and influence without authority.

Benefits

  • Highly competitive salary.
  • Company equity participation.
  • Annual President’s Club and recognition programmes.
  • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with length of service.
  • Half-day leave for your birthday.
  • Dedicated study leave and investment in certifications, professional development, and architectural learning.
  • Sabbatical opportunities at 5 and 10 years’ service.
  • 1 paid charity day each year.
  • Competitive pension scheme.
  • Private healthcare for you and your family.
  • Enhanced parental leave and flexible, family-friendly policies.
  • Life assurance and income protection.
  • Coaching and mentoring with access to senior architectural and consulting leaders.
  • Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits including gym discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

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