Hitachi Digital Services 3.9 ★

Founded in Switzerland in 1968, Zühlke is owned by its partners and located across Europe and Asia. We are a global transformation partner, with engineering and innovation in our DNA. We're trusted to help clients envision and build their businesses for the future – to run smarter today while adapting for tomorrow’s markets, customers, and communities. Our multidisciplinary teams specialise in tech strategy and business innovation, digital solutions and applications, and device and systems engineering. We excel in complex, regulated spaces including health and finance, connecting strategy, tech implementation, and operational services to help clients become more effective, resilient businesses.

If you share our values and want to do the best work, for the right reasons, we can offer you the chance to do it on a global scale and play a real role in shaping our exciting journey.

The Role

We are in search of a visionary leader to assume the role of Global Head of Data & AI Consulting Practice. In this pivotal position, you will play a crucial role in shaping and executing our global Data & AI consulting strategy. Our unique approach at Zühlke involves the seamless collaboration between data scientists and engineers, making No-Nonsense impactful solutions a reality.

Strategic Leadership

How you'll make impact

• Define the Practice strategy aligned with the organisation’s overall strategy.
• Define the practice's long-term goals, objectives, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Define adequate substructure in the Practice People Leadership.
  
  

People Leadership

• Provide strong leadership and guidance, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and excellence.
• Continuously assess and manage the performance of team members, providing regular feedback and coaching to drive professional growth.
  
  

Operational Excellence

• Define and implement best practices, methodologies, and standards for the Practice Manage skills & capabilities. (ensuring the right people, with the right skills in the right quantity).
  
  

Business Development

• Create an environment that supports the team in identifying emerging trends, technologies, and market opportunities within the practice.
• Ensure thought leadership within & outside of Zühlke Support in winning clients in close interaction with Market Units.
  
  

Financial Management

• Drive revenue growth by identifying and capitalizing on opportunities that align with Zühlke's commitment to diverse and impactful projects.
• Manage the financial performance of the Data & AI Consulting Practice, aligning with Zühlke's focus on commercially sound solutions.
  
  

Collaboration

• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, integrating Zühlke's interdisciplinary approach, involving Data & AI specialists in early project stages to evaluate the feasibility of solutions.
• Foster collaboration with colleagues from Software Engineering, DevOps, UX departments, and customer representatives, embodying Zühlke's commitment to varied, interdisciplinary teamwork.
  
  

What's Important To Us

• Proven leadership in global Data & AI consulting, with a track record of successfully navigating the complexities and nuances of diverse international markets.
• Global experience in leading and managing teams across multiple geographies, fostering a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and excellence.
• In-depth understanding of agile processes and the ability to champion interdisciplinary collaboration on a global scale.
• Demonstrated success in business development with a focus on diverse and impactful projects in various regions and industries.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively convey unique approaches to clients and internal teams across different cultural and linguistic contexts.
  
  

What We Offer

• Work life blend: we offer a safe & healthy workplace, with flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home
• Profit share scheme: In addition to your annual salary, you may receive a profit share defined by the company’s success in the previous year
• Global and Diverse Zühlke community: witness how colleagues from all our 17 offices across the globe come together to create a unique, positive and inclusive work culture, learning from one another at annual team camps, and celebrating year-end parties and other local festivities.
• Committed to development: we are committed to the growth of our people and are investing in your development. We’re empowering you to build the skills you need to make a positive impact, both personally and for our clients, today and in the future.
  
  

If you feel you don't meet all the requirements, we are still happy to get to know you, learn more about your ambitions and ideas and look forward to receiving your application!

We welcome people from all backgrounds, regardless of their gender, personality, national origin, race, religion, colour, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability or veteran status.