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Job description
ION is hiring a Head of Data and AI Practice — a full-time, based in New York, NY role. Apply directly on ION's careers page below.
Head of Data & AI Practice, New York
Team: Software Engineering
Location: New York
Commitment: Full-time
Workplace Type: hybrid
Salary:
Lab49 is seeking a senior leader to build and scale our Data & AI Practice, based in New York. This role sits at the intersection of consulting and technology - owning both the growth of the practice and the successful delivery of client engagements.
You will play a key role in shaping our Data & AI strategy, leading high-impact client work, and driving pre-sales efforts across key accounts, particularly within financial services.
What you’ll do:
- Lead and grow the Data & AI practice, defining offerings, go-to-market strategy, and delivery standards
- Partner with clients to identify opportunities, shape solutions, and drive business outcomes through data and AI
- Actively contribute to pre-sales efforts - solutioning, proposals, client presentations, and deal support
- Build and maintain senior client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor
- Lead cross-functional teams across data engineering, analytics, and AI/ML
- Collaborate with sales and account teams to expand existing engagements and win new business
- Stay current on industry trends and bring innovative ideas to clients and internal teams
What we’re looking for:
- Strong experience in data, analytics, and AI, with a mix of hands-on and leadership exposure
- Background in consulting or client-facing environments (not necessarily exclusively consulting)
- Proven involvement in pre-sales activities, including shaping solutions and supporting deals
- Experience working with financial services, capital markets, or similar industries is highly preferred
- Solid understanding of modern data platforms, AI/ML, and data architecture
- Leadership experience managing teams and delivering complex projects
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage senior clients
- Based in New York, with the ability to work closely with clients and internal teams
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Frequently asked questions
What skills are required for Head of Data and AI Practice at ION?
The required skills for Head of Data and AI Practice at ION include: Data Engineering, Machine Learning, AI.
What is the seniority level for Head of Data and AI Practice at ION?
Head of Data and AI Practice at ION is a Senior / Manager / C Level level position.
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