At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic team in driving Data & AI growth and client engagement.
- Company: Join a leading firm focused on innovation and market leadership.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, and a vibrant work culture.
- Other info: Exciting opportunities for personal and professional growth in a global environment.
- Why this job: Shape the future of Data & AI while making a real impact.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership in consulting, sales, and expertise in Data & AI.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
This role is ideal for a leader who combines strong commercial drive with exceptional people leadership, and who is motivated to scale a competitive Data & AI capability in a dynamic and evolving market.
We are seeking a Region Practice Lead – Data & AI to drive profitable growth, market leadership, and team excellence across the UK. This is a senior leadership role with end-to-end accountability for sales performance, client impact, and team leadership. You will position the practice as a trusted advisor in Data, AI, and digital transformation, while scaling a high-performing, future-ready organisation. The role combines commercial ownership, executive client engagement, and leadership of a large multidisciplinary team, aligned with global strategy and focused on delivering sustained regional growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Sales Leadership & Market Growth (Primary Focus)
- Own regional sales performance, including pipeline growth, revenue, and overall practice contribution.
- Lead strategic deal shaping and act as executive sponsor on priority pursuits.
- Build and strengthen C-level client relationships, positioning the practice as a trusted strategic partner.
- Translate global strategy into clear regional go-to-market priorities.
- Team Leadership & Capability Growth (Primary Focus)
- Lead, inspire, and develop a large Data & AI team across architecture, delivery, and capability areas.
- Define and execute a regional talent strategy (hiring, upskilling, workforce planning).
- Drive engagement, retention, and performance, fostering an inclusive and high-performing culture.
- Solutioning, Delivery & Technical Leadership
- Ensure high-quality, competitive solutions across all engagements.
- Oversee delivery of large-scale programmes, ensuring client satisfaction and delivery excellence.
- Provide thought leadership across Data & AI domains.
- Support complex pursuits with strong solution integrity and commercial alignment.
- Strategic Partnerships & Innovation
- Strengthen partnerships with Microsoft, Databricks, Accenture, and key ecosystem players.
- Identify and incubate new offerings and capabilities aligned to market trends.
- Contribute regional insights to the global innovation and strategy agenda.
Key Performance Indicators
- Sales & Revenue Growth
- Practice Profitability (Chargeability %)
- Team Engagement, Retention & Leadership Pipeline
- Utilisation & Skills Development
About You
You are a commercially driven leader with a passion for building high-performing teams and scaling Data & AI capabilities.
Key qualifications:
- Proven experience leading large consulting teams and growing regional practices.
- Strong track record in sales leadership, deal shaping, and client growth.
- Deep expertise in Data, AI, and cloud platforms, with the ability to guide solutioning.
- Strong executive presence and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience operating within a global matrix organisation, aligning local execution to global strategy.
Region Practice Lead – Data & AI (UK) employer: 3004 Avanade UK Limited Company
Avanade is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises collaboration and innovation within the Health & Public Sector. Employees benefit from extensive growth opportunities through strategic partnerships with Accenture, allowing for impactful contributions to digital transformation initiatives. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, Avanade fosters a sense of belonging, making it an ideal workplace for those passionate about leveraging Microsoft technologies to drive meaningful change.
Contact Details:
3004 Avanade UK Limited Company Recruitment Team
