Practice Lead (Data, Analytics and AI)

This role requires a strategic and hands-on approach to drive data-driven decision-making, deliver actionable insights, and enhance business performance by incorporating Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Expleo’s clients. The successful candidate will lead a team of data scientists, analysts, and AI data engineers, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to develop innovative data solutions and drive growth opportunities. The role is split between leading a team and delivering value to our customers.

The Practice Lead for Data, Analytics and AI will focus on leading the function within Expleo UK. This role involves managing the function, including its people, delivery, and sales opportunities.

• Identify emerging trends and technologies in data, analytics, and AI to drive competitive advantage.
• Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
• Build and manage a high-performing team of data scientists, analysts, and data engineers utilizing AI and ML.
• Oversee the design, development, and execution of data models, algorithms, and analytical frameworks.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovation within the team.
• Engage with clients to understand their data, analytics, and AI needs, challenges, and objectives.
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people
• Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and industry standards.
• Develop and implement data governance policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure data quality, integrity, and security.
• Help the Service head to define the data and analytics vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with the firm’s goals.
• Communicating and promoting vacancies
• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
• Lead solution workshops with client stakeholders
• Act as a trusted adviser to clients, demonstrating expertise in data-driven decision-making and analytics.
• Drive data exploration, visualization, and interpretation to extract meaningful insights.
• Align the data and analytics strategy with the firm’s overall goals and objectives.
• Present findings and recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders in a clear and compelling manner.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and professional development opportunities to team members.
• Stay updated on evolving data regulations and proactively adapt the firm’s practices accordingly.
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
• Translate client requirements into actionable data and AI strategies, solutions, and deliverables.

• Strong leadership and people management skills, with a track record of building and leading high-performing teams.
• Familiarity with data privacy and compliance regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) is desirable.
• Understand the basics of AI LLMs (Large Language Models) and how they work.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven experience in a leadership role within data and analytics, preferably in a consulting or professional services environment.
• Strong understanding of data management, analytics, and visualization techniques and tools with a strong delivery record.

• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
• Competitive company benefits