Director of Data Intelligence | Remote | Michigan or Minnesota Preferred
Role Snapshot:
- Set the Vision: Own the strategy and execution of the Data, Analytics and AI Practice.
- Build the Practice: Stand up and scale offerings, capabilities, and team from the ground up.
- Drive Growth: Deliver revenue expansion and measurable client impact.
- Lead in the Market: Establish Vervint's presence and thought leadership in Data & AI.
- Bring a Network: Leverage existing client relationships and/or a strong market presence to accelerate growth.
As the Director of Data Intelligence (AI), you will lead the development and execution of Vervint’s Data, Analytics & AI Practice. This is a builder role—responsible for defining service offerings, forming strategic partnerships, and driving both new business and client expansion.
Reporting to the President & Chief Consulting Officer, this leader is accountable for positioning Data & AI as a core growth engine for the firm. You’ll bring a mix of strategic vision, hands-on leadership, and technical expertise to deliver meaningful outcomes for clients while building a differentiated, scalable practice.
What You'll Accomplish:
Strategy & Leadership
- Define and own the firm’s data, analytics, and AI vision, strategy, and roadmap.
- Define and execute the vision, strategy, and roadmap for the Data and AI Practice, including service offerings, go-to-market strategies, and operational capabilities.
- Represent Vervint at industry events, conferences, and webinars to showcase expertise in Data and AI.
- Advise ELT on data-driven decision-making and AI opportunities that align with our business objectives.
- Lead cross-functional alignment on data and AI initiatives across Sales, Practices, Finance, and Talent.
Client-Facing Innovation
- Identify, engage, and acquire new customers by leveraging industry relationships, market insights, and sales strategies to drive revenue growth.
- Serve as a strategic advisor and thought leader to clients on data and AI solutions.
- Lead development and delivery of innovative Data and AI solutions, frameworks, and methodologies that address market demands and customer needs.
- Establish and maintain relationships with key technology providers, vendors, and industry stakeholders to enhance the practice’s capabilities.
- Partner with Sales and Practices to embed data/AI into client offerings, proposals, and go-to-market strategies.
Team Building & Capability Development
- Build and lead a high-performing team of data scientists, analysts, and engineers.
- Promote a culture of innovation, experimentation, and continuous learning in data and AI.
- Drive upskilling and data literacy across the organization.
AI IP & Emerging Technologies
- Lead development of reusable frameworks, models, and IP that can be leveraged across client engagements.
- Evaluate and recommend emerging tools and technologies for AI, data engineering, and analytics.
Governance & Ethical AI
- Ensure responsible, ethical, and compliant use of data and AI.
- Develop internal policies and frameworks for fairness, transparency, and risk mitigation in partnership with the internal IS team.
What You'll Bring:
- A balance of strategic thinking and hands-on leadership.
- Experience in business development, sales, and revenue growth strategies.
- Ability to craft compelling proposals and present Data and AI solutions to executive-level stakeholders.
- Passion for innovation and measurable impact.
- Ability to bridge business strategy and technical execution.
- A collaborative, entrepreneurial mindset aligned with a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- Proven success developing, executing, and selling enterprise data and AI strategies.
- Deep expertise in data architecture, advanced analytics, machine learning, and emerging AI technologies.
- Track record of building high-performing technical teams and scaling capabilities.
- Strong executive presence and ability to communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Education/Experience:
- 8+ years of experience in data, analytics, or AI leadership roles, preferably in a consulting or professional services environment.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field required; Master’s in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field strongly preferred.
You Belong. At Vervint, we embrace all facets of identity that make you - you. From race, gender identity, and veteran status to disabilities and more, your lived experiences enrich everyone around you. We know when we create an environment of safety and respect for individuals and their identities, we all do our best work. That is why we celebrate our diversity, foster equity, and champion inclusion within our company, the work we do, and our communities. As we work together, we commit to continuous growth, learning from our mistakes, and expanding on our caring culture to bring our values to life.
Vervint is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veterans status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status regarding public assistance or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
