Director of Data, Analytics, and AI
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Job Location:
Grand Rapids, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Director of Data Analytics and AI Remote Michigan or Minnesota Preferred
Role Snapshot:
Role Snapshot:
- Set the Vision:Own the strategy and execution of the Data Analytics and AI Practice.
- Build the Practice:Stand up and scale offerings capabilities and team from the ground up.
- Drive Growth:Deliver revenue expansion and measurable client impact.
- Lead in the Market:Establish Vervints presence and thought leadership in Data & AI.
- Bring a Network:Leverage existing client relationships and/or a strong market presence to accelerate growth.
As the Director of Data Analytics & Artificial Intelligence (AI) you will lead the development and execution of Vervints Data Analytics & AI Practice. This is a builder roleresponsible for defining service offerings forming strategic partnerships and driving both new business and client expansion.
Reporting to the President & Chief Consulting Officer this leader is accountable for positioning Data & AI as a core growth engine for the firm. Youll bring a mix of strategic vision hands-on leadership and technical expertise to deliver meaningful outcomes for clients while building a differentiated scalable practice.
What Youll Accomplish:
Strategy & Leadership
Reporting to the President & Chief Consulting Officer this leader is accountable for positioning Data & AI as a core growth engine for the firm. Youll bring a mix of strategic vision hands-on leadership and technical expertise to deliver meaningful outcomes for clients while building a differentiated scalable practice.
What Youll Accomplish:
Strategy & Leadership
- Define and own the firms data analytics and AI vision strategy and roadmap.
- Define and execute the vision strategy and roadmap for the Data and AI Practice including service offerings go-to-market strategies and operational capabilities.
- Represent Vervint at industry events conferences and webinars to showcase expertise in Data and AI.
- Advise ELT on data-driven decision-making and AI opportunities that align with our business objectives.
- Lead cross-functional alignment on data and AI initiatives across Sales Practices Finance and Talent.
Client-Facing Innovation
- Identify engage and acquire new customers by leveraging industry relationships market insights and sales strategies to drive revenue growth.
- Serve as a strategic advisor and thought leader to clients on data and AI solutions.
- Lead development and delivery of innovative Data and AI solutions frameworks and methodologies that address market demands and customer needs.
- Establish and maintain relationships with key technology providers vendors and industry stakeholders to enhance the practices capabilities.
- Partner with Sales and Practices to embed data/AI into client offerings proposals and go-to-market strategies.
Team Building & Capability Development
- Build and lead a high-performing team of data scientists analysts and engineers.
- Promote a culture of innovation experimentation and continuous learning in data and AI.
- Drive upskilling and data literacy across the organization.
AI IP & Emerging Technologies
- Lead development of reusable frameworks models and IP that can be leveraged across client engagements.
- Evaluate and recommend emerging tools and technologies for AI data engineering and analytics.
Governance & Ethical AI
- Ensure responsible ethical and compliant use of data and AI.
- Develop internal policies and frameworks for fairness transparency and risk mitigation in partnership with the internal IS team.
What Youll Bring:
- A balance of strategic thinking and hands-on leadership.
- Experience in business development sales and revenue growth strategies.
- Ability to craft compelling proposals and present Data and AI solutions to executive-level stakeholders.
- Passion for innovation and measurable impact.
- Ability to bridge business strategy and technical execution.
- A collaborative entrepreneurial mindset aligned with a fast-paced high-growth environment.
- Proven success developing executing and selling enterprise data and AI strategies.
- Deep expertise in data architecture advanced analytics machine learning and emerging AI technologies.
- Track record of building high-performing technical teams and scaling capabilities.
- Strong executive presence and ability to communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Education/Experience:
- 8 years of experience in data analytics or AI leadership roles preferably in a consulting or professional services environment.
- Bachelors degree in a related field required; Masters in Data Science Computer Science Engineering or related field strongly preferred.
You Vervint we embrace all facets of identity that make you - you. From race gender identity and veteran status to disabilities and more your lived experiences enrich everyone around you. We know when we create an environment of safety and respect for individuals and their identities we all do our best work. That is why we celebrate our diversity foster equity and champion inclusion within our company the work we do and our communities. As we work together we commit to continuous growth learning from our mistakes and expanding on our caring culture to bring our values to life.
Vervint is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin disability status protected veterans status familial status membership or activity in a local human rights commission status regarding public assistance orany other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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