# Techwave - Sr Director – AI & Data Competency Lead

- JD title: Sr Director – AI & Data Competency Lead
- JD Company: Techwave
- JD url: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4449827044
- JD Posting date and time: Estimated 2026-08-10 06:01 PM EDT; derived from source value '4 hours ago' at capture time 2026-08-10 10:01 PM EDT
- Number of applicants if available: 44 applicants
- Date and time the resume was generated: 2026-08-10 10:01 PM EDT
- Elapsed time between JD Posting date and time vs the resume generation time: 4 hours, 0 minutes
- Compensation: Not disclosed in public capture
- Count and percent of matching Significant keywords in JD vs in resume: 11 JD / 9 resume (81.8%)
- Fit Notes / caveats: Senior Director consulting/practice role aligned to AI and data competency leadership; public posting emphasizes client engagement and presales, so GTM/presales expectations should be weighed carefully.
- JD text: See captured JD below.

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Role: Senior Director – AI & Data Competency Lead (Client Engagement & Presales) 

 Role Overview: Techwave is seeking a Senior Director – AI & Data Competency Lead to drive strategic growth across our North America Consulting Practice. This role is a senior, client-facing leadership position responsible for shaping AI and Data-driven transformation opportunities, influencing revenue growth, and establishing Techwave as a trusted advisor in the market.
 This individual will lead high-impact client engagements, presales pursuits, discovery workshops, and solution blueprinting , while also contributing to the scale and maturity of the AI & Data practice .

 The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of executive presence, deep AI/Data expertise, business acumen, and a go-getter mindset to independently drive outcomes and unlock new opportunities.

 Key Responsibilities 
 1. Executive Client Engagement & Thought Leadership 
 Serve as a trusted advisor to C-level and senior business stakeholders 
 Lead executive workshops, strategy sessions, and transformation discussions 
 Establish Techwave’s presence as a thought leader in AI (GenAI, Agentic AI) and Data platforms 
 Drive business outcome-led narratives , connecting AI/Data investments to measurable value

 2. Presales Leadership & Revenue Influence 
 Own and influence AI/Data pipeline growth across strategic accounts
 Partner with sales leadership to shape, position, and win high-value deals 
 Lead end-to-end solutioning including architecture, value proposition, and differentiation
 Develop executive-level proposals, POVs, demos, and POCs that accelerate deal closure

 3. Discovery, Assessments & Advisory 
 Lead enterprise discovery engagements, maturity assessments, and diagnostics 
 Evaluate client capabilities across data, AI, governance, and operating models 
 Define transformation roadmaps and investment priorities 
 Deliver boardroom-ready recommendations and strategic insights 

 4. Solution Blueprinting & Transformation Design 
 Own end-to-end solution blueprinting for AI and Data initiatives:
 Modern data platforms (Lakehouse, Data Fabric, cloud-native architectures)
 AI/ML and GenAI use case identification and design 
 Operating models including MLOps, DataOps, and governance frameworks 
 Ensure solutions are scalable, commercially viable, and aligned to client strategy 
 Drive seamless transition from presales to delivery execution 

 5. Practice Leadership & Capability Building 
 Play a key role in building and scaling the AI & Data competency 
 Develop offerings, accelerators, and go-to-market strategies 
 Mentor and guide teams, fostering technical and consulting excellence 
 Bring market insights and innovation into the organization to stay ahead of competition

 Required Experience & Qualifications 
 15+ years of experience in Data, Analytics, and AI , with strong emphasis on consulting and client engagement 
 Proven success in influencing and closing complex deals in AI/Data space
 Deep expertise in:
 Modern data platforms (Azure, Databricks, Snowflake, cloud ecosystems)
 AI/ML lifecycle including GenAI and emerging AI paradigms 
 Strong experience in solution architecture, presales, and large-scale transformation programs 
 Demonstrated ability to lead discovery workshops and enterprise assessments 
 Excellent communication and storytelling skills with executive presence 

 Leadership Profile 
 Revenue-oriented leader with strong ownership mindset
 A go-getter who thrives in ambiguity and drives outcomes proactively
 Ability to operate as a player-coach , balancing strategy and hands-on execution
 Strong collaborator across sales, delivery, and leadership teams 
 High energy, entrepreneurial, and outcome-driven

 Preferred Qualifications 
 Experience in industry verticals such as Financial Services, Utilities, Retail/CPG, or Distribution
 Exposure to platform-led transformations and ecosystem integrations 
 Certifications in Azure, Databricks, or AI/ML frameworks
 Experience working in global delivery models 

 What Success Looks Like (First 12 Months) 
 Builds a strong AI/Data pipeline and improves win rates in strategic deals 
 Establishes executive-level relationships across key accounts
 Drives high-quality discovery and blueprinting engagements 
 Contributes to practice growth through offerings, assets, and thought leadership 

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 Seniority level

 Director

 Employment type

 Full-time

 Job function

 Information Technology

 Industries

 IT Services and IT Consulting

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