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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director Data & AI - **Company:** Sullivan & Stanley Limited - **Location:** UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Enterprise Architecture Framework, Metadata, IT Architecture, Data Strategy, Data Management - **Published:** October 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/director-of-data/sullivan-stanley-limited-job108139561 ## About the Role * Experience: Extensive experience leading enterprise data strategy, architecture or consulting functions, with a demonstrable track record building consulting capabilities or practices * Architecture & Governance: Deep expertise in enterprise data architecture, governance and operating model design, with a strong understanding of AI architecture, data platforms and emerging technologies * Transformation Leadership: Experience leading complex transformation programmes, with exceptional executive stakeholder management skills * Commercial Acumen: Commercial awareness with experience supporting business development and proposal creation Desirable: Experience developing AI-enabled consulting propositions and working within high-growth consulting organisations; knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks and modern cloud ecosystems; experience across Financial Services, Insurance or other regulated industries; professional certifications in architecture, data management or cloud technologies. ## Description You are a strategic data and AI leader who thrives in an entrepreneurial, client-facing consulting environment building capability from scratch, shaping architecture and propositions, and partnering with senior leadership and clients to unlock value from data and AI. You move easily between practice-building and hands-on delivery: one day setting the vision for a market-leading Data & AI practice, the next acting as Lead Enterprise & Data Architect on a strategic client transformation. Reporting to the Head of Consulting and based in London (UK travel required), the Director of Data & AI will establish and lead Sullivan & Stanley's Data & AI capability, shaping both the consulting practice and the architecture behind our Intelligent Enterprise proposition. Roughly 60% of your time goes to high-value client engagements and executive advisory as Lead Enterprise & Data Architect; the rest to growing the practice, developing propositions, supporting business development, and creating IP. Responsibilities Practice Leadership * Set the vision, strategy and operating model for the Data & AI practice, including governance, budgeting and commercial framework * Build market-leading propositions across Data Strategy, Architecture, Governance, AI Enablement and Intelligent Enterprise transformation * Own capability growth: recruitment, mentoring, career pathways and competency frameworks * Develop reusable methodologies and accelerators; partner with Sales and Client Partners on pipeline and strategic wins Data & AI Architecture Leadership * Define reference architectures and principles aligning Human, AI, Technology and Execution Intelligence * Set best practice for data governance, metadata, information architecture and quality * Develop AI operating models and Responsible AI frameworks * Shape MissionHub's architectural direction and evaluate emerging technologies for the firm's propositions Strategic Client Leadership * Act as trusted advisor to CEOs, CIOs, CDOs, CTOs and Transformation Directors * Lead as Lead Enterprise & Data Architect on complex transformation programmes * Design target operating models for Intelligent Enterprise transformation * Provide executive assurance and technical governance; build long-term client relationships Practice Growth & Thought Leadership * Publish thought leadership on the Intelligent Enterprise proposition * Represent Sullivan & Stanley at industry events and roundtables * Build strategic partnerships and reusable consulting/maturity frameworks Leadership Responsibilities * Build a high-performing consulting culture and develop future leaders * Champion delivery excellence and cross-discipline collaboration * Contribute to company strategy as part of the senior leadership team Accountabilities Accountable for: a profitable, market-leading Data & AI practice; robust architecture and governance across engagements; delivery excellence on complex programmes; team recruitment and retention; collaboration with Sales and leadership; and the firm's external profile in Data & AI., * Establish a profitable and sustainable Data & AI practice * Deliver agreed revenue, utilisation and profitability targets * Build a healthy sales pipeline and contribute to business growth * Increase strategic client relationships and repeat business Practice Development * Successfully establish the Data & AI operating model * Recruit and develop a high-performing consulting team * Launch market-leading consulting propositions * Create reusable intellectual property and delivery assets Client Outcomes * Deliver measurable business value across strategic engagements * Maintain exceptional executive client satisfaction * Increase repeat engagements and client advocacy * Provide technical leadership on Sullivan & Stanley's most complex programmes Market Impact * Establish Sullivan & Stanley as a recognised voice in Data & AI consulting * Publish thought leadership that supports the Intelligent Enterprise proposition * Build strategic technology partnerships * Increase external recognition through speaking engagements and industry participation Benefits * Borough Market office space with event space & bar * Monthly gym membership contributions * Access to learning and development opportunities * Membership of The Change Society * NEST Pension and Life Assurance * Hybrid working