As Data / AI Activity Director, you will be responsible for building, scaling, and leading VISEO's Data & AI activity in Asia Pacific & Japan. This is a senior leadership role combining business development, delivery ownership, and people leadership, with full accountability for the activity's growth, profitability, and market positioning.
You will act as a trusted advisor to C-level clients, a strategic partner to Sales and Regional Leadership, and a hands-on leader for Data & AI teams across the region.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategy & Growth
- Define and execute the Data & AI activity strategy for APJ, aligned with VISEO's global vision
- Build and grow a sustainable revenue pipeline, contributing directly to P&L ownership
- Identify priority industries, offerings, and use cases (Data Platforms, Analytics, AI, GenAI, Microsoft Fabric, Azure AI, etc.)
- Develop strategic partnerships with hyperscale's and ecosystem partners (Microsoft, cloud & AI vendors)
Business Development & Presales
- Lead high-value presales engagements, RFPs/RFIs, and client proposals
- Engage directly with C-level stakeholders to shape Data & AI transformation roadmaps
- Position VISEO as a trusted Data & AI partner in the APJ market through thought leadership and client success stories
Delivery & Governance
- Own end-to-end delivery quality for Data & AI projects across the region
- Define delivery standards, governance models, and best practices
- Act as senior escalation point for complex programs and strategic clients
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and with high client satisfaction
People & Practice Leadership
- Build, lead, and mentor a regional Data & AI team (architects, consultants, engineers)
- Drive capability development, certifications, and knowledge sharing
- Attract top talent and contribute to strategic hiring decisions
- Foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration
PROFILE
- 12+ years of experience in Data, Analytics, AI, or Cloud consulting, with senior leadership exposure
- Proven track record in both business development and delivery leadership
- Experience leading large, multi-country teams in a consulting or IT services environment
- Strong understanding of enterprise Data & AI architectures and transformation programs
- Proven track record of successfully managing complex projects and driving results
- Minimum 6-7 years experience in a managerial role
- Strong experience in sales, business development, or client management roles
- Solid knowledge of modern data platforms and AI ecosystems (e.g. Azure Data & AI, Microsoft Fabric, Analytics, AI / GenAI use cases)
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value
- Strong exposure to enterprise-scale Data & AI transformation initiatives
- Strong commercial mindset with P&L ownership experience
- Excellent stakeholder management at executive level
- Entrepreneurial, hands-on, and results-driven
- Comfortable operating in a multicultural, regional environment
