Job Description & Summary
We are hiring an Associate Director to help lead and grow our Data & AI capability within Technology Consulting. You will shape and deliver client engagements across data strategy, analytics, BI, data engineering, data governance, data science, AI and automation. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, manage senior client relationships, oversee delivery quality and contribute to the continued growth of the practice.
You do not need to meet every requirement to apply.
Join a Dynamic Team Driving Change
Our Technology Consulting team is part our wider Consulting and Advisory services, made up of both industry leads and subject matter experts driving change and innovation across this ever-growing department. Our consultants possess transferable skills and collaborate across various teams within the Consulting, Advisory department, applying expertise in project management, stakeholder management, communication and process improvement to drive impactful results.
As a Data & AI Consultant, you will work alongside clients across diverse sectors, using your technical, analytical and consulting skills to deliver practical data and AI solutions. The role is hybrid, with client-site presence required where needed.
Role Tracks
The role spans the following Data & AI tracks at leadership level. Candidates are expected to bring depth in one or more, not all, and the ability to lead specialists across several tracks.
Data Strategy, Operating Model and Transformation
Data Analytics, BI and Reporting Leadership
Data Engineering and Data Platform Leadership
Data Science, AI and Advanced Analytics Leadership
Data Governance, Data Quality and Data Management Leadership
Automation and AI-enabled Workflow Leadership
Roles and Responsibilities
As a Data & AI Consultant at Associate Director level, you will help lead the growth and delivery of Grant Thornton’s Data & AI capability within Technology Consulting. You will work with senior clients and internal teams to shape, sell and deliver Data & AI engagements across analytics, BI, data engineering, data governance, data science, AI and automation.
Responsibilities may include:
Lead client engagements across Data & AI, from shaping and mobilisation through to delivery and implementation support.
Work with senior client stakeholders to understand business priorities and shape practical data-led solutions.
Lead multi-disciplinary delivery teams across analytics, BI, engineering, data science, governance and automation.
Provide quality assurance over technical and business deliverables, and translate technical work into clear recommendations for senior audiences.
Manage delivery planning, risks, issues, dependencies, budgets and engagement economics.
Identify new opportunities and lead proposals, client presentations and commercial responses.
Develop propositions, methodologies, accelerators and reusable assets, and support recruitment and onboarding.
Coach and develop consultants across Data & AI disciplines.
Depending on background and client demand, the Associate Director may also:
Skills and Experience
Education and Certifications
Experience, Skills and Competencies
We are looking for an experienced Data & AI professional with strong delivery leadership, client management and technical credibility in one or more Data & AI disciplines. Candidates do not need to have equal depth across every technical area, but should be able to lead multi-disciplinary teams and shape client solutions across data, analytics, AI or governance.
Core experience and leadership skills
Track-specific experience
You should have depth in at least one of the following.
Data Strategy, Operating Model and Transformation
Data Analytics, BI and Reporting Leadership
Data Engineering and Data Platform Leadership
Data Science, AI and Advanced Analytics Leadership
Data Governance, Data Quality and Data Management Leadership
Automation and AI-enabled Workflow Leadership
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