At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead AI growth in Telecoms, Media and Technology, driving strategy and client relationships.
- Company: A leading global consulting firm with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities to influence major projects.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team and work with C-suite stakeholders on cutting-edge solutions.
- Why this job: Shape the future of AI in TMT and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in consulting, AI technologies, and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
A leading global consulting firm is looking for an Associate Director to lead Applied AI growth across their Telecoms, Media and Technology client base — a senior role that spans strategy, commercial delivery and the development of market-leading AI capabilities.
The Role
You will play a key role in developing the TMT Applied AI growth agenda, building and sustaining senior client relationships across major accounts while originating and closing complex, high-value engagements. This means leading pursuit teams from executive relationship development through to proposal, negotiation and close — with accountability for commercial performance and delivery outcomes across the portfolio.
Part of the remit is building and scaling market-facing offerings. You will define value propositions, pricing approaches and delivery models for GenAI and advanced analytics solutions, and work closely with alliance and engineering leaders to industrialise those solutions at scale. You will also operate as a trusted advisor to C-suite stakeholders, translating AI capability into measurable financial, customer and operational outcomes.
Alongside the commercial agenda, you will provide leadership for complex, multi-workstream AI programmes — ensuring strong governance, responsible AI practices, and rigorous risk management are embedded throughout.
What You'll Bring
- A proven track record of leading large, complex consulting engagements across major TMT accounts
- Deep fluency in the modern AI stack — GenAI, LLMs, RAG, MLOps, cloud platforms — combined with the commercial acumen to shape investment cases and operating models
- Sector grounding in high-impact TMT use cases: telco operations, network assurance, media supply chains or developer productivity
- The executive presence to influence C-suite stakeholders and represent the firm in senior client forums
- Experience establishing responsible AI governance frameworks, including privacy, bias, explainability and model risk management
Why This Role
AI adoption across TMT is accelerating, and the organisations getting it right are those with trusted partners who can bridge strategy, commercials and delivery. This is a role for an AI leader who wants to shape that agenda — not just advise on it.
Applied AI - Associate Director - Telecoms, Media & Technology - Consulting in London employer: Milburn Lewis
As a leading global consulting firm, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work culture that champions innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through tailored development programmes and opportunities to engage with C-suite stakeholders, ensuring that our team members are not only leaders in their field but also trusted advisors. Located in a vibrant city, we offer a unique blend of professional challenges and a supportive environment, making us an exceptional employer for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the Telecoms, Media, and Technology sectors.
