We are tech transformation specialists, uniting human expertise with AI to create scalable tech solutions.

With over 7,400 CI&Ters around the world, we’ve built partnerships with more than 1,000 clients during our 30 years of history. Artificial Intelligence is our reality.

As a Data Director, you will lead major projects providing technical guidance and engaging with leaders from our clients' teams and end clients, some who know a lot about tech and some who don’t, ensuring our services meet their true needs and expectations. You’ll be working very closely with our Client & Leadership teams to help with pre-sales and building proposals for prospective and existing clients in the Financial Services sector.

Responsibilities

• Leading on proposals in the FS sector that involve data architecture while ensuring team engagement and alignment with CI&T's culture and values.
• Providing technical guidance to the team and to clients, including those who may not have a technical background.
• Acting as a point of contact for top managers seeking assistance with everyday tasks or strategic growth initiatives.
• Mentoring the team, promoting continuous learning, inclusive leadership, and building successors.
• Making critical decisions about data architecture based on project requirements and strategic objectives.
• Spearheading changes in data architecture methodologies, incorporating new technologies and approaches with a focus on AI and FLOW.
• Guiding the team in using agile methods to efficiently complete projects.
• Ensuring that the data systems align with the business needs and client satisfaction.
• Implementing solutions that are secure, regulate access, manage data lifecycles effectively, and maintain an organized structure.
• Driving the enhancement of data expertise within the team and fostering an environment of continuous learning and innovation.
• Building trust and promoting an emotionally healthy and safe work environment.
• Balancing team competencies, seniority, and succession plans while managing financial aspects and operational excellence.

Must Haves

• Extensive experience in a Data Architect position within a consultancy similar to CI&T
• Experience with AI
• Experience in sales and presenting to clients and helping the RFP process
• Experience within the financial services sector.
• Willing to come to London office/clients office 2 - 3 days a week.
• Collaboration is our superpower, diversity unites us, and excellence is our standard.
• We value diverse identities and life experiences, fostering a diverse, inclusive, and safe work environment. We encourage applications from diverse and underrepresented groups to our job positions.