Principal Data and AI Consultant

Zühlke Group seeks a Principal Data and AI Consultant in Schlieren to lead high-impact projects, drive strategy, and mentor teams across the full project lifecycle.

This position focuses on ensuring that Data & AI initiatives deliver tangible value. The consultant will oversee the entire project journey, from initial sales and strategy through to delivery and client relationship management, while acting as a key thought leader for the discipline.

Responsibilities

• Guide clients in realizing their data and AI goals through strategy, transformation, custom solutions, and platform development.
• Manage complex consulting engagements by steering delivery, maintaining quality standards, and aligning customer expectations.
• Bridge the gap between technical delivery teams and business stakeholders to foster effective collaboration.
• Assist consultants and business developers throughout the sales process, from early positioning to proposal creation.
• Represent the discipline as a thought leader by publishing content and speaking at industry events.
• Create reusable assets such as templates, demonstrators, and packaged offerings to boost team efficiency.

Requirements

• A university degree from a top-tier institution in business or STEM fields.
• Over eight years of combined experience in consulting and Data & AI work.
• Solid consulting skills including communication, project management, workshop facilitation, sales, and a pragmatic, output-driven approach.
• Experience in specific verticals like banking, insurance, life sciences, or manufacturing, with deep knowledge of industry value chains and Data & AI trends.
• Expertise in data and AI strategy, governance, and management, including structuring and overseeing initiatives.
• Hands-on experience with Data & AI implementation projects from concept to production.
• Proven ability to inspire, build, and lead interdisciplinary teams.
• Fluency in both German and English, with excellent written and verbal skills.
• An assertive, proactive, and enthusiastic personality.
• A customer-centric mindset with the ability to communicate across disciplines and seniority levels.
• A results-oriented approach capable of winning over stakeholders and decision-makers.

What the company offers

• A role with significant impact on processes, stability, and long-term platform quality.
• A work environment focused on steady, incremental improvements rather than rapid technical shifts.
• Autonomy to shape operational practices within a culture that values persistence and thoughtful change management.
• Flexible working hours, remote work options, and a safe, healthy workplace.
• A profit share scheme based on the company's annual success.
• Membership in a global, diverse community across 16 offices, with opportunities for learning and celebration at team camps and events.
• Investment in professional development to build skills for personal and client impact.

About the company

Zühlke Group is a partner-owned global transformation partner with engineering and innovation at its core. Operating across Europe and Asia, the company specializes in complex, regulated sectors such as health and finance. It connects strategy, technology implementation, and operational services to help clients build more effective and resilient businesses.

• Partner-owned structure with a global presence across Europe and Asia.
• Focus on engineering and innovation as core values.
• Specialization in complex, regulated industries like health and finance.
• Commitment to connecting strategy, tech, and operations for client success.
• Global and diverse community with colleagues from 16 offices worldwide.
• Emphasis on learning, persistence, and thoughtful change management.
• Investment in employee development and skill building.

How to apply

Documents to submit:

• cover letter

Application language: English