Senior Manager AI

At ELCA, we are looking for an experienced and ambitious Senior Manager AI to drive the growth of our AI consulting and delivery activities in French-speaking Switzerland, with an initial focus on the public sector.

This is a unique opportunity to combine business development, leading consulting & delivery projects and people leadership within one of Switzerland's leading IT services companies.

As part of our Data, Analytics & AI business unit, you will play a key role in expanding our market presence, shaping innovative AI solutions and leading a team of highly skilled AI Engineers and specialists.

Your role:

Drive business growth & client relationships

• Identify and develop new business opportunities in AI, Data and Analytics, leveraging your professional network and working closely with our Sales and Marketing teams.
• Drive the development of compelling proposals and contribute to winning consulting & delivery engagements.
• Strengthen our presence in the public sector in Romandie while exploring opportunities across other industries.

Lead important AI projects

• Oversee and personally lead AI consulting engagements, ensuring successful delivery and measurable business impact. Act as a trusted advisor to clients.
• Ensure high standards of quality, client satisfaction and project performance.

Build, lead & inspire your team

• Lead, coach and develop a talented team of AI Engineers and specialists. Support talent acquisition, performance management and career development.
• Foster a collaborative environment where innovation, knowledge sharing and professional growth thrive.

Contribute to our DataAI strategy

• Play an active role in the leadership of our Swiss Data, Analytics & AI business unit.
• Help shape our AI consulting offering, identify emerging market opportunities and contribute to the development of our capabilities.

Your profile:

• Master’s degree at university level (EPFL/ ETH or equivalent).
• At least 10 years of working experience including 5 years of experience selling and delivering DataAI solutions using Azure, AWS, Databricks.
• Excitement for winning deals.
• Personal network in the DataAI community in Romandie based on several years of consulting experience. 
• Experience with the specific DataAI needs in Public is a plus
• Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence
• Several years of leadership experience is an advantage.
• Fluency in French and English
• Willingness to travel to clients in Romandie three days per week.