Head of Data & AI Practice, New York

What you’ll do:

Lead and grow the Data & AI practice, defining offerings, go-to-market strategy, and delivery standards

Partner with clients to identify opportunities, shape solutions, and drive business outcomes through data and AI

Actively contribute to pre-sales efforts - solutioning, proposals, client presentations, and deal support

Build and maintain senior client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor

Lead cross-functional teams across data engineering, analytics, and AI/ML

Collaborate with sales and account teams to expand existing engagements and win new business

Stay current on industry trends and bring innovative ideas to clients and internal teams

What we’re looking for:

Strong experience in data, analytics, and AI, with a mix of hands-on and leadership exposure

Background in consulting or client-facing environments (not necessarily exclusively consulting)

Proven involvement in pre-sales activities, including shaping solutions and supporting deals

Experience working with financial services, capital markets, or similar industries is highly preferred

Solid understanding of modern data platforms, AI/ML, and data architecture

Leadership experience managing teams and delivering complex projects

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage senior clients

Based in New York, with the ability to work closely with clients and internal teams