APAC Head of Data

As the Head of Data & AI Advisory (APAC), you will play a vital role in launching and scaling the advisory practice across the region. Your expertise in management consulting and passion for strategy, data, and AI will be instrumental in driving client value creation. You will have the opportunity to shape a regional advisory capability from the ground up and work with a team of passionate experts in a fast-growing global environment. **Key Responsibilities:** - Lead Strategic Client Engagements: Partner closely with Sales and Presales teams during discovery and pursuit phases, serving as the Lead Architect for high-level Data & AI frameworks. - Trusted Advisor: Act as a trusted advisor to C-suite and senior stakeholders, facilitating discovery workshops and AI/data maturity assessments. - Build the Data & AI Advisory Practice: Define advisory methodologies, toolkits, and operating models for consistent delivery across APAC. - Develop Thought Leadership Assets: Create thought leadership assets such as white papers and advisory blueprints to support executive level conversations. - Grow a High Impact Team: Build and mentor a lean, high-caliber advisory team as the practice scales, providing strategic oversight on key engagements. **Qualifications Required:** - Right to Work: Must have existing full-time work rights in India, Singapore, or other locations within APAC where the company has offices. - Consulting Background: Strong foundation in management, strategy, digital, or AI consulting, with experience in a top-tier or specialist consulting firm. - Data & AI Fluency: Solid understanding of modern data platforms and cloud-based AI ecosystems such as Snowflake, Databricks, and Hyperscaler AI services. - Executive Presence: Confidence in advising senior leaders, balancing commercial outcomes with technical credibility. - Cross-Functional Collaboration: Proven ability to operate in matrixed environments alongside Sales, Presales, and Delivery teams. - Regional Perspective: Experience working across APAC markets, with awareness of varying AI maturity levels and regulatory considerations. SoftwareOne welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and abilities to apply. As the Head of Data & AI Advisory (APAC), you will play a vital role in launching and scaling the advisory practice across the region. Your expertise in management consulting and passion for strategy, data, and AI will be instrumental in driving client value creation. You will have the opportunity to shape a regional advisory capability from the ground up and work with a team of passionate experts in a fast-growing global environment. **Key Responsibilities:** - Lead Strategic Client Engagements: Partner closely with Sales and Presales teams during discovery and pursuit phases, serving as the Lead Architect for high-level Data & AI frameworks. - Trusted Advisor: Act as a trusted advisor to C-suite and senior stakeholders, facilitating discovery workshops and AI/data maturity assessments. - Build the Data & AI Advisory Practice: Define advisory methodologies, toolkits, and operating models for consistent delivery across APAC. - Develop Thought Leadership Assets: Create thought leadership assets such as white papers and advisory blueprints to support executive level conversations. - Grow a High Impact Team: Build and mentor a lean, high-caliber advisory team as the practice scales, providing strategic oversight on key engagements. **Qualifications Required:** - Right to Work: Must have existing full-time work rights in India, Singapore, or other locations within APAC where the company has offices. - Consulting Background: Strong foundation in management, strategy, digital, or AI consulting, with experience in a top-tier or specialist consulting firm. - Data & AI Fluency: Solid understanding of modern data platforms and cloud-based AI ecosystems such as Snowflake, Databricks, and Hyperscaler AI services. - Executive Presence: Confidence in advising senior leaders, balancing commercial outcomes with technical credibility. - Cross-Functional Collaboration: Proven ability to operate in matrixed environments alongside Sales, Presales, and Delivery teams. - Regional Perspective: Experience working across APAC markets, with awareness of varying AI maturity levels and regulatory considerations. SoftwareOne welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.