Job Description
Director, Data & Analytics Services (Consulting & Financial Services)
Job Summary
A leading Data & AI consulting firm specializing in Data, Analytics & Cloud solutions is seeking a Director of Services to lead and scale its delivery operations in Chicago.
This executive-level role is ideal for a consulting services leader with experience in enterprise delivery, Fortune 500 client partnerships, and scaling high-performing teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and scale a consulting team across modern data stack and cloud disciplines
- Serve as executive sponsor for Fortune 500 and enterprise clients , ensuring strategic alignment and high-impact outcomes
- Oversee delivery KPIs including utilization, NPS, velocity, and margin
- Drive delivery-led growth , turning engagements into long-term relationships
- Develop scalable delivery methodologies and internal leadership pipelines
- Engage with strategic partners and represent the firm at industry events
Required Qualifications
5+ years in professional services or consulting delivery5+ years in senior leadership , with experience managing enterprise portfolios of $10M+Proven ability to lead global consulting teams (50+ team members)Strong track record in delivery operations : forecasting, margin, KPI-based decision-makingExperience with enterprise clients, including Financial Services OriginasationsFamiliarity with cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure) and modern AI / ML toolsPreferred Qualifications
Experience designing or refining delivery playbooks, systems, or operational frameworksHands-on leadership approach with strong client-facing capabilitiesStrategic mindset with ability to influence both internally and externally