Global SVP, Data & AI (North America)

We are seeking an accomplished and visionary Global SVP Data & AI (North America) to help shape and grow Endavas Data and AI business across the region. Reporting to the Global Head of Data & AI this individual will act as a senior advisor to our clients helping them understand the strategic implications of Data and AI define where and how to invest and translate vision into actionable initiatives that lead to delivery work for Endavas global engineering and data teams.

The successful candidate will be both a practitioner and a commercial leader: someone who can credibly engage with senior client stakeholders on Data and AI strategy while also driving the presales and advisory activities that create commercial demand. This role requires a balance of technical understanding business acumen and storytelling helping clients see how Data and AI can be applied to achieve tangible business outcomes responsibly and effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Advisory and Engagement:
  Act as a senior advisor to client executives on Data and AI strategy including governance platform modernization AI enablement and responsible adoption. Help clients understand how emerging technologies can create business value and how to mitigate associated risks.
• Commercial Growth:
  Partner with Endavas Client Partners GTM and Delivery leaders to identify and shape Data & AI opportunities across sectors. Translate advisory discussions into tangible delivery engagements ensuring alignment with client needs and Endavas capabilities.
• Thought Leadership and Brand Building:
  Represent Endavas point of view on Data and AI across public and internal forums including conferences industry events and marketing channels. Contribute to the creation of thought leadership materials articles and presentations that enhance Endavas market reputation.
• Strategic Influence:
  Collaborate with the Global Data & AI leadership team to shape Endavas overall Data & AI vision and offerings. Provide insight into North American market trends client challenges and opportunities to evolve our GTM strategy.
• Cross-Sector Collaboration:
  Work across multiple verticals (e.g. banking insurance payments retail healthcare technology) bringing transferable best practices and ensuring Endavas clients benefit from leading approaches in data and AI adoption.
• Credibility and Leadership:
  Bring the confidence communication and empathy needed to engage credibly with C-level executives engineering leaders and business stakeholders. Champion Endavas values of partnership curiosity and integrity in every engagement.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors or postgraduate degree in a relevant field (Computer Science Data Science Engineering Business or equivalent).
• 15 years of professional experience in Data and AI including significant leadership experience in consulting technology services or enterprise roles.
• Proven track record of developing and executing data and AI strategies that drive measurable business outcomes.
• Experience engaging senior executives and boards on the implications and opportunities of emerging technologies.
• Deep understanding of at least one major industry vertical that Endava serves e.g. banking insurance payments retail healthcare or technology.
• Excellent communication storytelling and influencing skills with the ability to connect technical topics to business value.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a matrixed global organization.

Additional Requirements

• Remote-first role with a preference for candidates based on the East Coast of North America.
• Travel will be required to meet clients and attend internal or industry events (approximately 3040% of time).
• Valid passport and drivers license required.
• Occasional attendance at tradeshows or live events may require light physical activity (lifting up to 25 lbs).

Additional Information :

Discover some of the global benefits that empower our people to become the best version of themselves:

• Finance: Competitive salary package share plan company performance bonuses value-based recognition awards referral bonus.   
• Career Development: Career coaching global career opportunities non-linear career paths internal development programs for management and technical leadership.
• Learning Opportunities: Complex projects rotations internal tech communities training certifications coaching online learning platforms subscriptions pass-it-on sessions workshops conferences;
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work and flexible working hours employee assistance program.
• Health: Global internal wellbeing program access to wellbeing apps.
• Community: Global internal tech communities hobby clubs and interest groups inclusion and diversity programs events and celebrations.

Additional Employee Requirements  

• Participation in both internal meetings and external meetings via video calls as necessary. 
• Ability to go into corporate or client offices to work onsite as necessary. 
• Prolonged periods of remaining stationary at a desk and working on a computer as necessary. 
• Ability to bend kneel crouch and reach overhead as necessary. 
• Hand-eye coordination necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment as necessary. 
• Vision abilities including close vision toleration of fluorescent lighting and adjusting focus as necessary. 
• For positions that require business travel and/or event attendance ability to lift 25 lbs as necessary. 
• For positions that require business travel and/or event attendance a valid drivers license and acceptable driving record are required as driving is an essential job function.

*If requested reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees requiring accommodations to perform the essential functions of their jobs absent undue hardship.   

USA Benefits (Full time roles only does not apply to contractor positions)

• Robust healthcare and benefits including Medical Dental vision Disability coverage and various other benefit options  
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical Transit and Dependent Care)  
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and AD&D Coverages  
• Health Savings account paired with our low-cost High Deductible Medical Plan  
• 401(k) Safe Harbor Retirement plan with employer match with immediately vest   

At Endava were committed to creating an open inclusive and respectful environment where everyone feels safe valued and empowered to be their best. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds experiences and perspectivesbecause we know that inclusive teams help us deliver smarter more innovative solutions for our customers. Hiring decisions are based on merit skills qualifications and potential. If you need adjustments or support during the recruitment process please let us know.

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time