AI Architect Digital & AI Director

AI Architect Digital & AI Director

We set out to build the world's most trusted consulting firm creating lasting impact for clients and pioneering a positive, people-first way of working. We work with everyone from FTSE 100 names to bright new start-ups, in every sector. You'll find us collaborating shoulder-to-shoulder with our clients, from the big picture right down to the detail : helping them define their strategy, deliver complex change, spot the right commercial opportunities, manage risk, or bring their purpose and sustainability goals to life. Our clients love how we get to know what makes their organizations tick slotting seamlessly into their teams and being proudly geeky about solving their challenges. We have hubs in Europe, the US, Asia and Australia, and we work all around the world - from a wind farm in Wyoming to a boardroom in Berlin. Find us wherever there's a challenge to be tackled and an impact to be made.

Our Digital and AI Practice is Looking for an Experienced Director

Through continued expansion, we are looking for a Consulting Director to join and support the growth of our Digital & AI team. This is a unique opportunity to shape and lead cutting-edge AI engagements. You will define strategy, deliver complex AI programs, and contribute to the growth of our AI consulting footprint. As a key member of our team, you will help shape and drive a range of exciting technology-focused initiatives across all our US industry market sectors (Financial Services, Products & Services, Energy & Resources and Telecom & Media). Our practice focuses on partnering with our clients to solve their most complex data and AI challenges. We leverage deep expertise across all facets of technology driven transformation encompassing digital innovation, data analytics, AI capabilities and technology platforms to design solutions uniquely tailored to each client's needs.

What You Will Be Doing

As part of the Digital & AI team, you'll work closely with senior stakeholders to shape AI strategies, define delivery roadmaps, and oversee the implementation of scalable, production-grade AI systems. You will help us to build our US practice by working side-by-side with our senior leadership Partners to develop client relationships and business development opportunities. You will be responsible for aligning AI solutions with our client's business goals, developing technically robust solutions, and maintaining ethical integrity. You will also be responsible for creating value for our clients by leading AI visioning sessions, facilitating strategy workshops and overseeing the design and architecture documents and managing the downstream effects. In addition, you will also support the development of our internal capabilities and provide mentorship to junior staff members, enabling them to thrive in a fast-paced, innovation driven environment.

Typical engagements include :

• Driving stakeholder engagement : Building consensus among technical and business stakeholders, ensuring that delivery is aligned with business priorities and value creation
• Facilitating AI visioning and strategy workshops : Supporting clients by providing a framework of an ideal future state and providing them the necessary tools to make it into reality
• Leading end-to-end delivery of AI / ML projects : Managing all phases of the project lifecycle, from discovery and design to deployment, monitoring, and optimization, while ensuring sustainable and impactful outcomes
• Translating business requirements : Converting complex functional and non-functional needs into practical solutions that align with the organization's strategy, policies, and standards. In certain instances, you may assist clients in establishing new policies, principles, and standards around AI
• Advising on AI operating models and governance : Guiding clients to establish effective AI operating frameworks, governance models, and responsible AI practices to address ethical considerations and regulatory compliance
• Scaling AI capabilities : Supporting clients in enhancing AI scalability through MLOps automation, cloud infrastructure modernization, and ensuring data readiness. This includes helping them transition from on-premises systems to modern, cloud-based infrastructures such as AWS, Azure, and GCP
• Leading in Business Development : Assist and lead with the development of client relationships and business engagement opportunities
• Growth Contribution : Contribute to the ongoing evolution of Baringa's global and local growth strategy

Your Skills and Experience

Our Director role requires 10+ years of experience in a consulting or industry role, with a strong background in Data & AI initiatives.

We are looking for people who have a strong network, and background in building and scaling teams, who can advise our clients and actively participate in technical delivery, bringing solutions to life. Below are some of the key skills and qualifications we are seeking :

What a Career at Baringa Will Give You

Baringa is a People First Company and Wellbeing is at the Forefront of Our Culture

We recognize the importance of work-life balance and flexible working and provide our staff amazing benefits. Some of these benefits include :

Diversity and Inclusion

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that creating an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging is central to our culture and that diversity is paramount to driving creativity, innovation, and value for our clients and for our people.

An Award-Winning Workplace

You can be a part of our 'Great Place to Work' with our commitment to women and well-being in the workplace for all.

Using Business as a Force for Good

We maintain high standards of environmental performance and transparency, which can be seen through our commitment to Net Zero with our SBTI-verified Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions reduction targets and our support of the Better Business Act