About Us At Ingentive, we are a Microsoft Elite Partner recognised as one of the Great Places to Work, and proud to hold all seven Microsoft solution designations. As a member of the Microsoft Inner Circle, we rank in the top 1% of partners globally, and were recently named Microsoft’s #2 enterprise partner for driving advanced agentic AI transformations. We specialise in transforming business systems through AI-led application development and process optimisation, with a strong focus on both Power Platform, the Dynamics 365 stack for CRM and ERP. Our mission is to help organisations unlock value by combining intelligent agents, natural language interfaces, and low-code platforms to build scalable, governed solutions that solve real business challenges. Award-winning and innovation-driven, we are at the forefront of the shift from traditional low-code to intelligent business applications empowering fusion teams to deliver faster, smarter, and more impactful outcomes. The Director of AI & Data will lead Ingentive’s AI strategy, capability and delivery function. This role heads a team of consultants who design, build and support AI-powered solutions using the evolving Microsoft AI stack. The Director of AI combines thought leadership, hands-on technical direction, team management and close engagement with Microsoft to ensure Ingentive remains at the forefront of innovation. This is a pivotal role shaping Ingentive’s AI proposition, driving client success, and embedding AI readiness across our organisation. Deep knowledge of Microsoft’s AI ecosystem, including Azure AI Foundry, M365 Copilot, D365 Copilot, Power Platform AI features and Fabric. Experience implementing complex multistage ML techniques for data analysis, throughout the whole lifecycle training, testing, validation, production. Proven experience leading technical teams delivering digital or AI transformation within the Microsoft partner world. Expert skills in building enterprise architecture, data governance, security and responsible AI. Engagement with Microsoft’s partner ecosystem, product teams or preview programmes. Industry thought leadership through talks, blogs or community contributions. Certification in Azure AI Foundry, Data or Architect pathways. Define and evolve Ingentive’s AI strategy in alignment with our vision to create Frontier Enterprises. Translate Microsoft’s AI roadmap into clear offerings, accelerators and delivery patterns. Act as a senior advisor to clients, helping them adopt AI securely, responsibly and at scale. Lead a team of consultants delivering end-to-end AI initiatives across Microsoft Copilot, Computer Use, Azure AI Foundry, Fabric and related services. Oversee project governance, solution quality, and delivery standards. Support pre-sales and proposal development for AI engagements. Continuously evaluate the latest Microsoft AI capabilities, preview features, and partner programmes. Own technical differentiation for Ingentive’s AI practice. Engagement with Microsoft Maintain strong relationships with Microsoft product groups, partner teams and account teams. Represent Ingentive at Microsoft events, webinars and partner communities. Raise Ingentive’s profile as a leading Microsoft AI partner through talks, content and community engagement. Work with HR to develop recruitment plans, competency frameworks and career paths for the AI practice. Quality Measures: Your performance will be measured against the achievement of targets, against the objectives and responsibilities listed above, and against the following standard criteria: Ingentive is recognised by clients and Microsoft as a leading AI transformation partner. The AI team grows with clear capability models, delivery patterns and repeatable accelerators. Clients adopt AI more effectively, becoming Frontier Enterprises that are more efficient and competitive. Ingentive maintains early access to new Microsoft technologies and shapes best practice across the organisation. Bonus Schemes ~ Life Assurance ~ Private medical cover ~ Great Company Pension ~ Enhanced Sick Pay ~ Enhanced Family Leave Pay ~ Teammate recognition scheme ~ 24/7 access to EAP including Wisdom AI app ~ Access to Bright Exchange Online marketplace ~ Remote working with the option to work from our Central London Office Vision - Empowering enterprises to their full potential with intelligent Microsoft solutions Mission - Rapidly delivering intelligent Microsoft technology solutions Values – Passion, Performance, Partnership Successful applicants must have the right to work in the UK and a basic DBS check is required for this position. Ingentive are committed to equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusion. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we will provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities.
