Director Consulting Expert - AI & Data

Director Consulting Expert - AI & Data

Position Description
At CGI, we harness data and artificial intelligence to solve complex business challenges and deliver meaningful outcomes for our clients. As a Director of Consulting Expert for Data and AI, you will shape high-impact solutions, guide strategic growth, and elevate how organisations use AI to innovate and compete. Working at the forefront of emerging technologies, you will collaborate with experts across CGI to design forward-thinking approaches, influence client transformation, and build trusted partnerships. This is an opportunity to take ownership of industry-leading initiatives, contribute to a culture that values creativity and insight, and be supported in driving measurable success for both clients and your own career.

CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK ‘Best Employer’ by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee.
We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.

Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a hybrid position.

Your future duties and responsibilities
In this role, you will lead the design and delivery of data and AI solutions that solve complex client challenges and generate tangible business value. You will act as a trusted advisor, shaping strategies, influencing stakeholders, and ensuring successful outcomes across engagements. By combining technical expertise with commercial insight, you will contribute to business growth while strengthening long-term client relationships.

You will also play a key role in developing CGI’s Data and AI consulting capability, contributing to innovation, reusable assets, and thought leadership. Working collaboratively across teams, you will help foster an environment where new ideas are encouraged, ownership is valued, and individuals are supported to deliver their best work.

Lead & Innovate: Shape AI and data strategies, designing impactful, scalable solutions
Develop & Deliver: Oversee end-to-end delivery of engagements, ensuring quality, value, and timeliness
Engage & Influence: Build trusted client relationships and communicate complex concepts clearly
Grow & Expand: Identify opportunities, support proposals, and contribute to business development
Optimise & Enhance: Drive continuous improvement, governance, and adoption of best practices
Share & Mentor: Contribute to capability growth, knowledge sharing, and thought leadership

Required qualifications to be successful in this role
To succeed, you will bring a strong blend of technical expertise, consulting experience, and the ability to translate complex AI and data concepts into business value. You will be confident engaging with stakeholders, leading initiatives, and contributing to both delivery excellence and strategic growth.
You should have proven experience as a Data or AI Solution Architect or similar leadership role
Strong proficiency in AI, machine learning, and data platforms (e.g., MS Fabric, Databricks)
Experience with AI frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Familiarity with modern AI ecosystems (e.g., Microsoft AI Foundry, AWS Bedrock, Google Vertex, agentic AI)
Proven ability to design and deliver complex, client-facing solutions
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI, or a related field

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Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.