Elitesearch

Role Description We are recruiting on behalf of a growing technology solutions firm whose Advisory and Consulting division is expanding. They need a senior practitioner who can sit in a boardroom, earn executive trust, and then roll up their sleeves and make things real. You'll embed across multiple client accounts — advising CFOs, CEOs, and boards on where Data and AI can drive genuine impact. You'll lead discovery, co-create strategy, build prototypes and dashboards personally, and hand off complex delivery to specialist teams. This is equal parts advisor and builder. Qualifications - 10–15+ years in management consulting, technology advisory, or data/AI professional services - Consulting firm background is essential — you understand billable engagements and multi-client delivery - Hands-on Power BI proficiency for executive analytics (required) - Strong grasp of modern data architecture — ETL/ELT, data warehouses, cloud platforms - Solid understanding of GenAI, agentic frameworks, and workflow automation - SQL competent; Python advantageous - Telco or banking/financial services experience a strong plus Requirements - Real autonomy, direct access to the most senior client stakeholders, and the opportunity to shape a practice still being built. - If you're a consultant who's tired of advising from a distance and wants to see your recommendations actually land — we'd like to hear from you. Benefits - Opportunity for leadership responsibility as the practice grows.

Role Description South African executives want AI. Most don't know where to start. That's your opening. We are assisting our client who is building its AI Advisory practice from the ground up, and we need an exceptional senior leader to own it. This is not a corporate role with a warm pipeline and an established brand behind you. It's a rare opportunity to build something meaningful — and be rewarded for it. What you'll do: - Be the trusted AI advisor to CFOs, CEOs, CIOs, and boards. - Lead discovery, shape strategy, develop high-value use cases, and close flagship engagements. - Work with a Senior AI Solutions Consultant who handles the technical delivery — your world is the boardroom, the relationship, and the commercial engine. Qualifications - 12+ years in management consulting, technology advisory, or senior tech leadership. - Proven track record presenting and selling to C-suite and board level. - Credible understanding of AI strategy, data, and governance — without being a technologist. - The confidence to recommend a competitor's product when it's right for the client. - An existing executive network in the South African market. - Consulting company background preferred; ex-CIO/CTO with advisory experience equally welcome. Requirements - Autonomy to define the offering, build the brand, and lead a growing practice. - Year 1 is about winning; Year 2+ is about scaling what you've built. Benefits - Opportunity to own something — not manage someone else's creation.