Position Summary
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.
About the Role
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
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.
Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.
