Pioneer Management Consulting

Pioneer Management Consulting

Managing Director, Data & AI

Minneapolis · Director

Sponsorship not specified$200k-$285kDetected 1 day ago
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About the role

  • At Pioneer, you'll work directly with executive teams, solving complex problems and shaping strategies that reset what's possible.
  • But every project earns trust - and earns us the right to take on more.
  • If you're looking for meaning, momentum, and a seat at the table, you're in the right place.

Responsibilities

  • Own and grow the Minneapolis Data & AI pipeline - from initial relationship to signed engagement
  • Lead executive-level client conversations across data strategy, AI enablement, and platform modernization
  • Develop and execute the Data & AI go-to-market strategy for Minneapolis, aligned to firmwide direction in collaboration with Pioneer's National Solutions Team.
  • Drive account planning and expansion within existing clients across sectors, with an eye toward industries where data and AI create high strategic value
  • Represent Pioneer at industry events, conferences, and thought-leadership forums to build market visibility
  • Maintain senior-level client relationships as a trusted advisor on data and AI strategy
  • Lead the integration of Pioneer's data engineering/analytics and AI/ML teams into a unified, high-performing practice
  • Build and retain a strong team of data engineers, analytics consultants, data scientists, and ML engineers
  • Drive talent acquisition, onboarding, and career development in partnership with Pioneer's talent processes
  • Own org design decisions and headcount planning as the practice scales

Requirements

  • 15+ years of experience in data, analytics, AI/ML consulting or professional services
  • Strong executive presence with the ability to influence C-suite stakeholders and win competitive work
  • Industry experience in utilities, energy, or infrastructure - ideally with direct client relationships in the sector
  • Experience leading organizational integrations or practice mergers
  • Experience working with technology partnership networks (e.g. Microsoft, Anthropic, etc.)
  • Familiarity with AI governance, responsible AI frameworks, and enterprise AI deployment at scale
  • MBA or advanced degree in a quantitative or technical discipline
  • Technology Platform Expertise.
  • Expertise in at least two is expected

Skills

  • Cloud data platform, real-time analytics, and end-to-end data integration
  • Cloud data warehousing and data sharing

Compensation

  • Own annual business planning for the Minneapolis Data & AI practice, including revenue targets, headcount, and investment priorities

Benefits

  • The Managing Director (MD) of Data & AI is the senior executive accountable for the performance, growth, and long-term health of Pioneer's Minneapolis Data & AI practice.
  • Primary focus areas are business development and senior client relationship management, with accountability for the full practice P&L and the health of the newly merged team.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Serve as executive sponsor on key client engagements, ensuring quality, risk management, and satisfaction

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