Practice Director - Data & AI

Practice Director - Data & AIRemote - United StatesJR012831 At Ensono, our Purpose is to be a relentless ally, disrupting the status quo and unleashing our clients to Do Great Things ! We enable our clients to achieve key business outcomes that reshape how our world runs. As an expert technology adviser and managed service provider with cross-platform certifications, Ensono empowers our clients to keep up with continuous change and embrace innovation.

We can Do Great Things because we have great Associates. The Ensono Core Values unify our diverse talents and are woven into how we do business. These five traits are the key to achieving our purpose.

Honesty - Reliability - Curiosity - Collaboration - Passion About the role and what you'll be doing: Hands-On Solutioning & Pre-Sales Actively lead and contribute to Data & AI solution design for complex client opportunities Partner with Sales and Client Executives to: Shape deals from first conversation through contract close Lead technical discovery, architecture definition, and delivery approach Participate directly in client presentations, workshops, and executive discussions Develop pragmatic, outcome-focused solutions that reflect Ensono's principles of flexibility, transparency, and modernization without disruption Delivery Execution & Client Outcomes Serve in active delivery roles (e.g., Data Architect, Engagement Lead, or Delivery Sponsor) on key Data & AI engagements Remain hands-on during execution, guiding teams through critical design decisions, delivery challenges, and client escalations Ensure solutions are delivered to scope, quality, timeline, and commercial commitments Act as a trusted advisor to clients throughout the lifecycle, not just at deal close U.S. Practice & Commercial Leadership Drive the growth, financial performance, and success of the Data & AI practice in the United States Balance billable client contribution with practice leadership responsibilities Contribute to and shape U.S. and global go-to-market offerings, assets, and accelerators Build long-term relationships with U.S. client executives and technology leaders Global Practice Collaboration Operate as a senior, contributing leader within Ensono's global Data & AI practice Align U.S. solutioning and delivery approaches with global standards while remaining responsive to local client needs Leverage global delivery teams to scale execution while maintaining high quality and accountability Share delivery lessons, innovations, and best practices across regions Technical & Industry Leadership Maintain deep, current hands-on expertise across: Modern data platforms and architectures Advanced analytics, AI/ML, and GenAI MLOps, model governance, and responsible AI Set technical direction by example-leading from the front, not from the sidelines Serve as a technical mentor and escalation point for Data & AI teams People & Capability Development Build and mentor high-performing U.S. Data & AI practitioners in partnership with global teams Develop repeatable delivery patterns and accelerators informed by real-world delivery experience Reinforce Ensono's culture of ownership, pragmatism, and delivering what we commit We want all new Associates to succeed in their roles at Ensono.

That's why we've outlined the job requirements below. To be considered for this role, it's important that you meet all Required Qualifications. If you do not meet all of the Preferred Qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.

Required Qualifications 12 years of experience delivering data, analytics, and AI solutions, including senior hands-on roles Demonstrated ability to personally design and deliver complex, enterprise-scale Data & AI solutions Proven experience supporting pre-sales and deal shaping, including client-facing solution leadership Experience balancing hands-on delivery contribution with practice or portfolio leadership Executive-level communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business outcomes Deep practical experience with: Modern data platforms and architectures AI/ML and GenAI delivery in production environments Public cloud ecosystems (AWS, Azure, GCP) Preferred Qualifications A builder and doer, not just an overseer Comfortable moving between strategy, solutioning, and hands-on execution Credible with both client executives and technical practitioners Pragmatic, outcome-focused, and accountable Strong alignment with Ensono's values of expertise, flexibility, and ownership Why Ensono? Ensono is a place to make better happen - for our clients and for your career. You can do great things through innovation or collaboration, by learning or volunteering, or to promote diversity and inclusion.

You can do great things for your own health or for a healthier planet. Whatever it means to you to do great things we want Ensono to be the place you can do it. We are a client-facing business, but we do encourage clients to allow us to work remotely most of the time so if you are not required to be on a client site, you can choose to work from home or in our Ensono offices.

Some of our benefits include: Unlimited Paid Days Off Three health plan options 401k with company match Eligibility for dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D coverage, and flexible spending accounts Paid Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave, and Sabbatical Leave Education Reimbursement, Student Loan Assistance or 529 College Funding Enhanced fertility coverage Wellness program Flexible work schedule As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this role is $174,000 - $250,000 annually based on a full-time schedule. Please note that placement in the range may vary based on numerous factors including but not limited to skills, experience, internal equity, and business needs. In addition to base salary, other compensation programs, depending on eligibility, include an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance and an equity grant under our Associate Equity Appreciation Program.

Ensono is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment to our Associates and building a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

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