Practice Director – Data & AI

Practice Director – Data & AI Remote - United States

At Ensono, our Purpose is to be a relentless ally, disrupting the status quo and unleashing our clients to Do Great Things ! We enable our clients to achieve key business outcomes that reshape how our world runs. As an expert technology adviser and managed service provider with cross‑platform certifications, Ensono empowers our clients to keep up with continuous change and embrace innovation.

We can Do Great Things because we have great Associates. The Ensono Core Values unify our diverse talents and are woven into how we do business. These five traits are the key to achieving our purpose.

Honesty – Reliability – Curiosity – Collaboration – Passion

• Actively lead and contribute to Data & AI solution design for complex client opportunities
• Partner with Sales and Client Executives to:
• Shape deals from first conversation through contract close
• Lead technical discovery, architecture definition, and delivery approach
• Participate directly in client presentations, workshops, and executive discussions
• Develop pragmatic, outcome‑focused solutions that reflect Ensono’s principles of flexibility, transparency, and modernization without disruption

• Serve in active delivery roles (e.g., Data Architect, Engagement Lead, or Delivery Sponsor) on key Data & AI engagements
• Remain hands‑on during execution, guiding teams through critical design decisions, delivery challenges, and client escalations
• Ensure solutions are delivered to scope, quality, timeline, and commercial commitments
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients throughout the lifecycle, not just at deal close

• Drive the growth, financial performance, and success of the Data & AI practice in the United States
• Balance billable client contribution with practice leadership responsibilities
• Contribute to and shape U.S. and global go‑to‑market offerings, assets, and accelerators
• Build long‑term relationships with U.S. client executives and technology leaders

• Operate as a senior, contributing leader within Ensono’s global Data & AI practice
• Align U.S. solutioning and delivery approaches with global standards while remaining responsive to local client needs
• Leverage global delivery teams to scale execution while maintaining high quality and accountability
  
  Share delivery lessons, innovations, and best practices across regions

• Maintain deep, current hands‑on expertise across:
• Modern data platforms and architectures
• Advanced analytics, AI/ML, and GenAI
• MLOps, model governance, and responsible AI
• Set technical direction by example—leading from the front, not from the sidelines
• Serve as a technical mentor and escalation point for Data & AI teams

• Build and mentor high‑performing U.S. Data & AI practitioners in partnership with global teams
• Develop repeatable delivery patterns and accelerators informed by real‑world delivery experience
• Reinforce Ensono’s culture of ownership, pragmatism, and delivering what we commit

• 12+ years of experience delivering data, analytics, and AI solutions, including senior hands‑on roles
• Demonstrated ability to personally design and deliver complex, enterprise‑scale Data & AI solutions
• Proven experience supporting pre‑sales and deal shaping, including client‑facing solution leadership
• Experience balancing hands‑on delivery contribution with practice or portfolio leadership
• Executive‑level communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business outcomes
• Deep practical experience with:
• Modern data platforms and architectures
• AI/ML and GenAI delivery in production environments
• Public cloud ecosystems (AWS, Azure, GCP)

• A builder and doer, not just an overseer
• Comfortable moving between strategy, solutioning, and hands‑on execution
• Credible with both client executives and technical practitioners
• Pragmatic, outcome‑focused, and accountable
• Strong alignment with Ensono’s values of expertise, flexibility, and ownership