Data & AI Solution Lead Lonson-Based | Hybrid
We are supporting a high-growth consulting organisation delivering data and digital transformation across complex, large-scale programmes in infrastructure, energy, defence and the public sector. As the firm continues to scale its Data & AI capability, they are seeking a Data & AI Solution Lead with the ability to shape, sell and deliver impactful, production-grade solutions across a wide variety of client environments.
This role combines technical credibility with commercial instinct and delivery leadership. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and leading solutions from prototype and MVP through to scaled deployment, while acting as a trusted subject matter expert during both pre-sales and delivery.
Design and lead data and AI solution development across the full lifecycle: prototype, MVP, alpha and beta
Must be able to shape data & AI value propositions and solution architectures, applying leading edge practices, design patterns and full evaluation of vendor platform/solution options across all layers of the stack.
Apply a holistic lens to every solution, factoring in business outcomes, investment case, architecture, UX, data, security, governance, change and adoption
Represent the practice as a senior SME in pre-sales engagements, bid responses and client workshops
Lead agile, cross-functional delivery teams, ensuring alignment between design intent, delivery velocity and value realisation
Engage and influence diverse client stakeholder groups across IT, digital, information governance and security
Support the growth of key accounts through identification of follow-on opportunities, upsell and cross-sell, grounded in delivery insight
Bring a forward-looking perspective on exponential technologies and their relevance to client goals, including areas such as GenAI, synthetic data and AI-enabled automation
Strong experience designing and delivering enterprise data and AI solutions across a range of delivery phases
Deep understanding of cloud architecture (AWS, Azure or GCP), data platforms, governance and information security
Proven ability to operate across both pre-sales and delivery environments with gravitas and commercial awareness
Track record of leading multidisciplinary agile teams to deliver outcomes across complex stakeholder ecosystems
Experience aligning solutions to strategic business cases, transformation programmes and user adoption strategies
Background in consulting, digital delivery or transformation programmes strongly preferred
Experience and understanding of the commercial aspect of consulting.
This is an opportunity to help shape the next generation of intelligent delivery solutions at a firm that blends strategic advisory with deep technical execution. The successful candidate will join a growing digital team with the platform to innovate, influence and lead.