Description:

Director AI & Data Strategy

Location: Singapore / Southeast Asia

Function: Artificial Intelligence, Data, Analytics & Strategy

Role Summary

We are looking for a senior AI and Data Strategy leader to help enterprises across Southeast Asia unlock measurable business value from Artificial Intelligence, Advanced Analytics and Data-led transformation.

This role sits at the intersection of strategy, technology and business transformation. The person will work closely with C-suite leaders to define AI strategy, build responsible AI adoption roadmaps, design data and AI operating models, and lead large-scale transformation programs across industries.

The ideal candidate should bring strong consulting experience, deep understanding of AI/ML and data ecosystems, and the ability to translate complex technology into practical business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead AI and Data strategy engagements for enterprise clients across Southeast Asia and APAC.

- Partner with CXOs and senior business leaders to identify AI-led growth, productivity and transformation opportunities.

- Assess clients data and AI maturity, current technology landscape, governance structure and organisational readiness.

- Define enterprise AI strategy, GenAI adoption roadmap, responsible AI framework and AI operating model.

- Lead business case development, value identification and prioritisation of AI/ML, analytics and automation use cases.

- Work with cross-functional teams across strategy, technology, data engineering, cloud, risk and industry practices to design scalable solutions.

- Guide clients on data governance, model governance, AI ethics, security, privacy, lineage and regulatory considerations.

- Drive large-scale AI transformation programs from strategy through execution, including pilots, MVPs and enterprise rollouts.

- Contribute to business development through proposals, client conversations, market POVs, thought leadership and ecosystem partnerships.

- Build and mentor consulting teams across AI strategy, analytics, data governance and intelligent automation.

- Represent the firm in client workshops, industry forums and leadership discussions on AI adoption and digital transformation.

Ideal Candidate Profile

- 1015+ years of experience in management consulting, AI strategy, data analytics, digital transformation or technology advisory.

- Strong experience working with enterprise clients across sectors such as financial services, telecom, consumer, healthcare, public sector, energy or technology.

- Demonstrated understanding of AI, GenAI, machine learning, advanced analytics, data platforms, cloud ecosystems and intelligent automation.

- Ability to connect business strategy with technology execution.

- Experience in designing AI operating models, data governance frameworks, responsible AI policies and transformation roadmaps.

- Strong C-suite stakeholder management and consultative selling skills.

- Prior experience in a Big 4, strategy consulting firm, technology consulting firm, AI/data-led organisation or enterprise transformation environment.

- Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complex AI concepts for business leaders.

- Experience leading teams, managing delivery and owning client outcomes.

- MBA or Masters degree in Business, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Information Systems or related field preferred.

Good to Have

- Experience in Southeast Asia / APAC markets.

- Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or GCP.

- Familiarity with platforms such as Databricks, Snowflake, Palantir, Dataiku, Alteryx, Power BI, Tableau or similar.

- Understanding of AI governance, model risk, regulatory requirements and responsible AI frameworks.

- Experience with GenAI, agentic AI, LLM-based solutions or enterprise AI productisation.

- Published thought leadership, public speaking experience or strong external market presence in AI/Data.

Success Measures

- Growth of AI and Data consulting pipeline across SEA.

- High-quality delivery of strategic AI transformation programs.

- Trusted advisor relationships with senior client stakeholders.

- Clear business value delivered through AI, analytics and automation initiatives.