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
As a leading employer in the Data & AI sector, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. Our commitment to innovation and excellence is matched by our focus on building strong, collaborative teams that drive market leadership and client success across the UK. With competitive benefits and opportunities for professional advancement, we empower our employees to thrive in a fast-paced environment while making a meaningful impact in the industry.
Contact Details:
3004 Avanade UK Limited Company Recruitment Team
