Job Description
Data Practice Director
Company Overview :
At Impower.ai, we blend technology and strategy to tackle today’s most complex business challenges. As the solutions arm of Agility Partners, a leading IT staffing firm, we deliver cutting-edge solutions across our key practice areas : Automation & AI, Software Engineering, Data & Analytics, and Quality Engineering. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for passionate, forward thinking leaders to join us in driving meaningful impact for our clients.
Role Summary :
The Practice Director is a pivotal leadership role at Impower.ai, responsible for overseeing the strategic direction, growth, and management of one of our core practice areas. This role demands a blend of technical proficiency, business acumen, strategic planning, and team leadership to ensure the delivery of high-quality solutions that exceed client expectations.
Key Responsibilities :
- Strategic Leadership : Define and execute the strategic vision for the practice area, ensuring alignment with the company's overall goals and objectives.
- Client Engagement : Foster strong relationships with clients, understanding their business challenges and objectives to propose tailored solutions that deliver value and drive growth.
- Business Development : Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to identify new business
opportunities, develop and present proposals, entertain clients, and close deals – responsible for
achieving revenue and gross profit goals, in conjunction with sales, to ensure overall growth of the
practice.
Operational Excellence : Ensure best practices are followed by Practice Leads to ensure quality project delivery within the practice – ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with the highest quality standards.Team Development : Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture ofinnovation, continuous learning, and client-centricity.
Thought Leadership : Represent Impower.ai as a thought leader in the practice area, sharing insights and best practices through speaking engagements, publications, and client workshops. Work with Practice Leads to assess and introduce emerging technologies into practice and ensure client adoption.Be willing to travel up to 20% of the time to meet with clients, attend industry events, and lead team engagements, although frequent travel is not typically expected.Qualifications :
A minimum of 10 years of experience in a consulting or technology environment, with at least 5 years in a leadership role related to the practice area.Proven track record of developing and growing a consulting practice, including business development, team building, and strategic planning.Strong client management skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships at the executive level.Deep industry knowledge and technical expertise in the practice area.Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Technology, or related fields