Practice Director - Data & AI

Ensono

4h • $174,000 - $250,000 • Remote

About The Position

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
About the role and 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
U.S. Practice & Commercial Leadership
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
Global Practice Collaboration
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
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
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
We want all new Associates to succeed in their roles at Ensono. That's why we've outlined the job requirements below. To be considered for this role, it's important that you meet all Required Qualifications. If you do not meet all of the Preferred Qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.

Requirements

• 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
• Deep practical experience with: AI/ML and GenAI delivery in production environments
• Deep practical experience with: Public cloud ecosystems (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• Maintain deep, current hands‑on expertise across advanced analytics, AI/ML, and GenAI
• Maintain deep, current hands‑on expertise across 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

Benefits

• Unlimited Paid Days Off
• Three health plan options
• 401k with company match
• Eligibility for dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D coverage, and flexible spending accounts
• Paid Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave, and Sabbatical Leave
• Education Reimbursement, Student Loan Assistance or 529 College Funding
• Enhanced fertility coverage
• Wellness program
• Flexible work schedule

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed