Practice Director

About Everest Group

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Everest Group is a research firm helping business leaders confidently navigate today’s market challenges, driving maximized operational and financial performance and transformative experiences. Our deep expertise and tenacious research focused on technology, business processes, and engineering through the lenses of talent, sustainability, and sourcing delivers precise and action-oriented guidance. For more information, visit

About the Role

We are seeking a Practice Director to lead our Artificial Intelligence (AI) research and advisory agenda. This is a high-impact leadership role with responsibility for thought leadership development, market engagement, and client delivery. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the AI technology ecosystem—including generative AI, agentic AI, machine learning (ML), intelligent automation—and experience advising clients across technology strategy and transformation.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead Everest Group’s AI-focused research, including PEAK Matrix® assessments, market reports, and proprietary frameworks
- Manage client advisory engagements, providing high-quality insights on AI strategy, vendor selection, and transformation execution
- Serve as a thought leader and spokesperson at external forums, client briefings, webinars, and media interactions
- Lead, mentor, and grow a team of analysts; guide research agendas, delivery quality, and professional development
- Drive proactive high-value engagement (PHE) with stakeholders across enterprise clients, service providers, and technology firms
- Collaborate with the sales team to identify opportunities, shape proposals, and support business development
- Build and maintain strong executive relationships within the AI and broader digital ecosystem

Required Experience & Skills

- 5-10 years of experience in research, consulting, or strategic advisory roles with a focus on AI technology
- Proven expertise in problem-solving, market analysis, client engagement, and solutioning in the AI space
- Strong executive presence, with the ability to engage C-suite stakeholders and represent the firm externally
- Experience leading high-performing teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent storytelling, synthesis, and communication skills (written and verbal)
- Proficiency with research methodologies, Excel, and PowerPoint; experience with visualisation or modelling tools is a plus

Preferred Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, or related field
- Postgraduate qualification (MBA, MTech, or equivalent) strongly preferred

What we offer

- Leadership opportunity in a high-growth, global research firm
- Exposure to cutting-edge topics and strategic client problems
- Collaborative culture built on trust, ownership, and meritocracy
- Clear path to advancement based on performance, impact, and leadership

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