Head of Digital Consulting

Head of Digital Consulting We are seeking a strategic and visionary leader to oversee our digital consulting teams, drive the development and deployment of innovative solutions, and lead the advancement of our digital capabilities including data science, data engineering, and software development. This Head of Digital Consulting role, based in the UK, will require a strong and demonstrable commercial understanding of the digital consulting market and will be instrumental in shaping our digital transformation and AI advisory journey.

• Lead and inspire cross-functional digital and technical teams, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Develop and execute a comprehensive digital consulting strategy in Europe that is aligned with organizational goals that are aligned with our target market.
• Partner with senior leadership to identify opportunities for digital consulting, innovation and transformation (both within Jacobs and with our clients)
• Oversee and define use cases and deployment for Jacobs AI advisory services in European end markets

• Demonstrates deep understanding of emerging digital technology trends (particularly in the generative AI and translating them into actionable strategies that drive business transformation
• Architecture & Design Expertise : guides enterprise-level architectural decisions, ensuring scalable and future-ready digital solutions
• Champions adoption of cutting-edge digital tools, solutions and methodologies (e.g. cloud native, AI / ML automation) to accelerate digital maturity
• Establishes and enforces technical standards, best practices and compliance frameworks across digital solutions
• Anticipates and mitigates technical risks related to cyber security, scalability and regulatory compliance

• Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of digital application development, from ideation through deployment and ongoing maintenance
• Ensure agile and scalable development practices are in place to support rapid delivery and iteration
• Implement governance frameworks for quality assurance, release management, and operational excellence

• Build and manage high-performance teams in data science, data engineering, and software development
• Drive the adoption of modern technologies, tools, and methodologies to enhance digital capabilities
• Ensure robust data architecture and engineering practices to support analytics, AI / ML, and business intelligence initiatives
• Lead digital transformation in Europe, advising clients on emerging technologies and strategies
• Lead consulting services that help organizations leverage digital technologies to achieve business goals and transform operations to enable the business to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape

• Monitor performance metrics and KPIs to ensure delivery of high-quality digital solutions
• Manage budgets, vendor relationships, and resource allocation across digital initiatives
• Champion cybersecurity, data privacy, and compliance across all digital platforms
  • Proven experience leading teams in a complex, fast-paced environment
• Background in software development, data engineering or data science required
• Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing, multidisciplinary teams across digital and technical domains
• Experience in developing and delivering commercial business plans in a digital consulting environment
• Ability to foster a culture of trust, inclusion, accountability, and continuous learning
• Skilled in coaching and mentoring team members at all levels, with a focus om career development and talent retention.
• Strong emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills with the ability to navigate complex team dynamics and drive alignment.
• Demonstrated success in leading large-scale digital initiatives including modernization of legacy systems and integration of advanced digital solutions
• Proven experience in enterprise architecture, cloud platforms, data analytics and emerging technologies such as AI / ML, automation and cyber security
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear, actionable strategies to diverse audiences
• Excellent strategic thinking, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into actional technology and business strategies for key stakeholders
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, data privacy laws and risk management in digital environments
• Exceptional ability to communicate technical strategies to non-technical audiences and influence executive decision making
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Digital Strategy or related field;
  Master's preferred

If you thrive on delivering real-world impact through digital innovation and want to influence Jacobs' growth strategy, this could be a…