Group Vice President, EMEA Services

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You will lead a high-performing EMEA Professional Services organization of nearly 500 dedicated professionals, directly managing a leadership team of 13 directors and senior managers. We operate at the intersection of commercial strategy, delivery execution, and cutting-edge innovation. Our team is responsible for turning complex software capabilities into measurable business outcomes for our largest international enterprise clients. We pride ourselves on low friction, high accountability, and an unwavering commitment to scaling through AI-driven delivery.

While we take our customer outcomes exceptionally seriously, we maintain a collaborative, supportive culture where mentorship, candid feedback, and celebrating team wins are built into our daily rhythm.

We are looking for a visionary practitioner, high-energy leader to bridge the gap between “what’s possible” and “what’s delivered.” As the head of Professional Services Sales and Delivery for our EMEA region, you will own the entire services lifecycle—from the initial pitch to the successful handoff. This isn't a “business as usual” role. We need a strategic leader and practitioner who views Artificial Intelligence not as a buzzword, but as a fundamental tool to revolutionize how we serve our clients.

• Strategic Leadership & Scaling
  • Lead and inspire a diverse team of service sales executives, consultants, delivery directors and engagement managers.
  • Drive the transition from bespoke services to scalable service products and packages, ensuring we deliver repeatable, innovative value.
  • Own the P&L for the EMEA Professional Services organization, balancing profitability with long-term customer outcomes.
  • Strengthen our partnership with Product & Technology (P&T), ensuring our technology and delivery methodologies evolve together.
• The AI Transformation
  • Embrace & Evangelize AI:
    Actively integrate AI into our delivery methodology to reduce manual effort, predict project risks, and accelerate time-to-value.
  • Develop innovative service offerings that help our customers leverage AI within their own ecosystems.
• Sales & Delivery Alignment
  • Oversee the “Deal to Delivery” supply chain, ensuring that what Sales promises, Delivery can execute flawlessly.
  • Design and refine optimal handoff protocols between delivery teams and post-deployment/Customer Success teams to ensure zero friction for the client.
• People Coaching & Development
  • Mentorship & Growth:
    Actively coach directors and individual contributors, creating clear career pathways from entry-level to senior leadership.
  • Skill…