Remote Practice Lead, Data Engineering & AI/ML Ops

Biprocsi; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - GBP 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data consultancy is seeking a Practice Area Lead for Data Engineering to provide technical leadership and strategic direction on data solutions. This role involves managing client relationships, guiding teams on best practices, and ensuring delivery of compliant and scalable data solutions. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in a senior leadership role and in shaping AI/ML strategies. The position is remote with occasional meetings in London.

Benefits

Healthy work-life balance

Opportunities for personal growth

Diverse and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a senior/practice leadership role within a technology or data consultancy.
• Proven track record shaping data, analytics, and AI/ML engineering strategies at enterprise scale.
• Significant experience owning and influencing C-Suite relationships.
• Deep expertise in Data Engineering, Data Warehousing, SQL, cloud-native data platforms.
• Strong experience with DataOps/MLOps, pipeline orchestration, CI/CD, security and compliance.
• Experience leading presales engagements, proposals, RFP responses, and technical scoping.

Responsibilities

• Set technical standards across BI, Data Engineering, Analytics, and AI/ML Ops.
• Lead solution architecture for proposals, RFPs, and major client engagements.
• Shape integration and cloud architecture across all projects.
• Advise C-Suite stakeholders on data, analytics, and AI strategy.
• Lead innovation and introduce modern architectures like lakehouse and mesh.

Skills

Data Engineering

Data Warehousing

SQL

DataOps

MLOps

Cloud-native platforms

CI/CD

Security

Compliance

Technical leadership

Job description

A leading data consultancy is seeking a Practice Area Lead for Data Engineering to provide technical leadership and strategic direction on data solutions. This role involves managing client relationships, guiding teams on best practices, and ensuring delivery of compliant and scalable data solutions. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in a senior leadership role and in shaping AI/ML strategies. The position is remote with occasional meetings in London.