Who are we?
At Ensono, our purpose is to be a relentless ally to our clients — disrupting the status quo and enabling them to Do Great Things. As a trusted technology adviser and managed services provider, we partner with organisations to navigate continuous change and unlock value through modernisation and innovation. Our services span private and public cloud, infrastructure and datacentre transformation, data, identity & access management, mainframe, Power systems, application modernisation and cloud‑native platforms. Headquartered in the US and backed by private equity, Ensono continues to grow year‑on‑year, with a strong and expanding presence across the UK and Europe.
About the role
We are looking for a high‑impact Consulting Practice Director to lead and grow Ensono’s UK Data & AI practice—shaping our go‑to‑market strategy, building a high‑performing team, and delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients. Working closely with New Client Engagement Directors, Consulting Leaders and Sales teams, you will shape and secure strategic Data & AI opportunities—from first conversation through contract close—bringing the credibility to engage client executives and the hands‑on expertise to define winning, deliverable solutions. You will partner with senior business and IT stakeholders to build transformation roadmaps and propositions that align to business objectives, operating models and long‑term value—balancing innovation in AI/GenAI with strong data foundations, governance and responsible delivery. As Practice Director, you will be accountable for the growth and performance of the UK Data & AI practice, including pipeline, revenue and margin.
What you’ll be doing
- Hands‑On Solutioning & Pre‑Sales: Actively lead and contribute to Data & AI solution design for complex client opportunities. Partner with Sales and Client Executives to shape deals, lead technical discovery, and develop outcome-focused solutions.
- Delivery Execution & Client Outcomes: Serve in active delivery roles (e.g., Data Architect, Engagement Lead, or Delivery Sponsor) on key Data & AI engagements. Remain hands‑on during execution, guiding teams through critical design decisions and ensuring solutions are delivered to scope, quality, and timeline.
- Practice & Commercial Leadership: Drive growth, financial performance, and success of the UK Data & AI practice. Contribute to and shape UK & global go‑to‑market offerings, assets, and accelerators.
- Global Practice Collaboration: Operate as a senior, contributing leader within Ensono’s global Data & AI practice. Align UK solutioning and delivery approaches with global standards.
- Technical & Industry Leadership: Maintain deep, current hands‑on expertise across modern data platforms, AI/ML, GenAI, and MLOps. Set technical direction by example.
- People & Capability Development: Mentor Data & AI practitioners and develop repeatable delivery patterns and accelerators.
Our benefits
- Highly competitive salary
- Company equity participation, enabling you to share in Ensono’s long‑term growth
- Annual President’s Club & recognition programmes rewarding impact & contribution
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with length of service
- Half‑day leave for your birthday
- Dedicated study leave and active investment in certifications, professional development, and architectural learning
- Sabbatical opportunities at 5 and 10 years’ service
- 1 paid charity day each year
- Competitive pension scheme
- Private healthcare for you and your family
- Enhanced parental leave and flexible, family‑friendly policies
- Life assurance and income protection
- Coaching and mentoring, including access to senior architectural and consulting leaders
- A wide range of wellbeing & lifestyle benefits, including gym discounts, cycle‑to‑work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), and more
What you’ll bring to Ensono
- 12+ years’ experience of delivering data, analytics, and AI solutions
- Demonstrable ability to design and deliver complex, enterprise‑scale Data & AI solutions
- Proven experience supporting pre‑sales and deal shaping, including client‑facing solution leadership
- Experience balancing hands‑on delivery contribution with practice or portfolio leadership
- Executive‑level communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business outcomes
- Deep practical experience with modern data platforms & architectures, AI/ML & GenAI delivery in production environments & Public cloud ecosystems
Additional Experience That Will Set You Apart
- A builder and doer, not just an overseer
- Comfortable moving between strategy, solutioning, and hands‑on execution
- Credible with both client executives and technical practitioners
- Pragmatic, outcome‑focused, and accountable
- Strong alignment with Ensono’s values of expertise, flexibility, and ownership
Skills & Attributes for Success
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including engagement at senior and executive levels
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with practical, deliverable solutions
- Confident facilitator and presenter, able to challenge thinking constructively
- Strong empathy, self-awareness, highly collaborative, with the ability to influence without authority
- Business and customer-oriented player with strong team orientation
- Organised, adaptable, and able to operate across multiple workstreams
