Managing Consultant - Data Science & AI

Lead project teams, manage complex engagements, oversee delivery, develop people and build strong relationships with senior stakeholders. 25% Business Development & Account Growth Identify opportunities within existing accounts, strengthen client relationships, support new business proposals and help grow the consulting practice. We're looking for someone who can operate confidently across three levels: Technical credible enough to understand, challenge and guide technical solutions and teams. Strategic able to shape engagement direction, translate business challenges into Data & AI strategies and identify opportunities for innovation. Leadership & Commercial able to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage senior stakeholders, develop talent and contribute to account growth.

Are you an experienced Data & AI consultant who combines strong technical credibility with strategic leadership, project delivery and client relationship management? We're looking for a Managing Consultant with circa 7 years' relevant experience to lead complex Data Science & AI engagements, manage multidisciplinary teams and deliver innovative solutions that turn data and emerging AI technologies into measurable business value. This is a predominantly delivery and leadership-focused role, with approximately 75% of your time dedicated to team leadership, project delivery and stakeholder management, and the remaining 25% focused on business development, account growth and identifying new opportunities within existing clients. You'll need to be technically confident and credible, but equally comfortable stepping back from the detail to provide strategic direction, develop teams, influence senior stakeholders and contribute to commercial growth. What we're looking for:

• Circa 7 years' relevant experience across Data, AI, analytics or consulting.
• Strong hands-on experience with Generative AI, LLMs and Machine Learning.
• Technical confidence in Python and modern data/AI technologies.
• Experience across customer, marketing, commercial, web or product analytics.
• Strong understanding of CX, customer data and digital analytics.
• Experience leading AI/ML POCs, MVPs and production-grade solutions.
• Proven experience in project, programme and delivery management, leading multidisciplinary teams and managing competing priorities.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and influence senior client stakeholders.
• Experience developing people, managing teams and ensuring successful project delivery.
• Commercial awareness and experience across RFPs/RFIs, SOWs, costing and client negotiations.
• Experience in business development, account growth and identifying new opportunities within existing client relationships.
• Excellent communication, presentation and data storytelling skills.
• A strong interest in emerging developments across AI, ML, GenAI and Agentic AI.
Experience across Consumer & Retail, Energy & Utilities, Telecommunications or Public Sector would be a bonus., If you're an experienced Data & AI professional looking for a role where you can combine technical depth, consulting leadership, client delivery and commercial development, we'd love to hear from you.