Practice Director, Digital & AI

Who are we?

At Ensono, our purpose is to be a relentless ally to our clients — disrupting the status quo and enabling them to Do Great Things.

As a trusted technology adviser and managed services provider, we partner with organisations to navigate continuous change and unlock value through modernisation and innovation. Our services span private and public cloud, infrastructure and datacentre transformation, data, identity & access management, mainframe, Power systems, application modernisation and cloud‑native platforms.

Headquartered in the US and backed by private equity, Ensono continues to grow year‑on‑year, with a strong and expanding presence across the UK and Europe. We work with some of the most complex and demanding organisations, helping them deliver meaningful, large‑scale transformation.

About the role

We are looking for a high‑impact Consulting Practice Director to lead and grow Ensono’s UK Data & AI practice—shaping our go‑to‑market strategy, building a high‑performing team, and delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients.

Working closely with New Client Engagement Directors, Consulting Leaders and Sales teams, you will shape and secure strategic Data & AI opportunities—from first conversation through contract close—bringing the credibility to engage client executives and the hands‑on expertise to define winning, deliverable solutions.

You will partner with senior business and IT stakeholders to build transformation roadmaps and propositions that align to business objectives, operating models and long‑term value—balancing innovation in AI/GenAI with strong data foundations, governance and responsible delivery.

As Practice Director, you will be accountable for the growth and performance of the UK Data & AI practice, including pipeline, revenue and margin. You will help scale delivery through repeatable offerings and global collaboration, while remaining close to delivery as an escalation point and sponsor on key engagements.

Success in this role comes from building trusted executive relationships, leading from the front, and combining commercial acumen with pragmatic, hands‑on delivery leadership. If you are excited by shaping market‑leading Data & AI propositions, mentoring talented practitioners, and helping clients deliver meaningful transformation, Ensono offers the platform, culture and growth ambition to help you Do Great Things.

What you’ll be doing

Hands‑On Solutioning & Pre‑Sales

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

Delivery Execution & Client Outcomes

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

Practice & Commercial Leadership

Drive growth, financial performance, and success of the UK Data & AI practice

Balance billable client contribution with practice leadership responsibilities

Contribute to and shape UK & global go‑to‑market offerings, assets, and accelerators

Build long‑term relationships with UK client executives and technology leaders

Global Practice Collaboration

Operate as a senior, contributing leader within Ensono’s global Data & AI practice

Align UK 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

Technical & Industry Leadership

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

People & Capability Development

Mentor 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

What you’ll bring to Ensono

12+ years’ experience of delivering data, analytics, and AI solutions

Demonstrable ability to 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 & architectures, AI/ML & GenAI delivery in production environments & Public cloud ecosystems

Additional Experience That Will Set You Apart

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

Skills & Attributes for Success

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including engagement at senior and executive levels

Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability

Ability to balance strategic thinking with practical, deliverable solutions

Confident facilitator and presenter, able to challenge thinking constructively

Strong empathy, self-awareness, highly collaborative, with the ability to influence without authority

Business and customer-oriented player with strong team orientation

Organised, adaptable, and able to operate across multiple workstreams

Our benefits

Highly competitive salary

Company equity participation, enabling you to share in Ensono’s long‑term growth

Annual President’s Club & recognition programmes rewarding impact & contribution

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with length of service

Half‑day leave for your birthday

Dedicated study leave and active investment in certifications, professional development, and architectural learning

Sabbatical opportunities at 5 and 10 years’ service

1 paid charity day each year

Competitive pension scheme

Private healthcare for you and your family

Enhanced parental leave and flexible, family‑friendly policies

Life assurance and income protection

Coaching and mentoring, including access to senior architectural and consulting leaders

A wide range of wellbeing & lifestyle benefits, including gym discounts, cycle‑to‑work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), and more

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