Lead Consultant / Advisory Manager - Data & AI

This is a leadership role in strategy and transformation for someone who can navigate the boardroom, operationalize a roadmap, and build and lead the team that does both. You will head our Data & AI Advisory team of 8–10 consultants and own the full lifecycle of AI adoption for our clients, from data governance and AI readiness through implementation and the change management needed to make it stick.

In short, you won't just shape how enterprises use AI; you will lead the people, the engagements and the practice that make it happen.

We’re looking for a proactive, hands-on leader who thrives in fast-paced and ambiguous environments.

What Will You Do?

● Lead the Advisory Team

Manage, coach and develop a team of 8–10 consultants and advisors, owning hiring, onboarding, performance reviews and career growth.

● Build Team Capability

Set the methodologies, toolkits and quality standards the team uses for Data & AI strategy, governance and change management work.

● Staff & Steer Engagements

Allocate people across a portfolio of concurrent engagements, balancing utilization, delivery quality and individual development.

● Advise Executives

Act as the senior trusted advisor to C-level leaders on AI adoption, regulation (e.g. the EU AI Act) and ROI.

● Set the Strategy

Lead the design of enterprise Data & AI strategies that use data and Generative AI to drive measurable business growth.

● Own Delivery

Be accountable for advisory engagements end to end (scope, budget, timeline and client satisfaction), from roadmap through rollout and adoption.

● Bridge Business & Tech

Work hand in hand with our engineering and data science teams so strategy turns into solutions that are implemented and used.

● Grow the Business

Originate and shape new opportunities, lead proposals and pitches, and expand existing client accounts.

● Build the Practice

Develop new AI advisory services and go-to-market propositions for target industries, and represent Hiflylabs through talks and thought leadership.

• 8+ years of management consulting experience, including at least 3 years in a manager or engagement manager role, gained at a Big Four, Tier 1 strategy consulting firm or a comparable advisory firm

● People Leadership

Proven track record of directly managing and developing a team of consultants (ideally 5+ people), including hiring, performance management and coaching.

● Engagement Ownership

Experience leading multiple concurrent engagements with full accountability for scope, budget, quality and client satisfaction.

● Executive Presence

Proven experience as a trusted advisor to C-level leaders, comfortable challenging and steering board-level discussions.

● Strategic AI Insight

A deep, continuously evolving grasp of the Data & GenAI landscape, with a proven ability to translate emerging capabilities into tangible business value.

● Governance & Change Expertise

Deep, practical understanding of data governance, AI governance, AI change management, AI ethics, and regulatory frameworks (e.g. the EU AI Act, GDPR), with experience applying them in enterprise settings.

● Business Development

Track record of winning work

shaping proposals, leading pitches and growing accounts, ideally against your own revenue targets.

● Communication

Excellent storytelling and presentation skills for executive audiences.

● Fluent in English and Hungarian

Nice to Have

• Hands-on experience with Machine Learning, NLP, or GenAI tools.
• Experience overseeing complex enterprise IT or data platform implementation programs, ideally in large corporate environments.
• Experience building or scaling a consulting practice or a new service line.
• Experience working with international clients and cross-border teams.

Our Promise to You

• Leadership & Impact – Lead your own team and help shape the direction of our Data & AI advisory practice.
• Innovative AI Projects – Work on cutting-edge AI solutions across global markets.
• Empowered Work Culture – We trust you to take ownership and drive impact.
• Flexible Work Environment – Hybrid and remote-friendly opportunities.
• Professional Growth – Access to mentorship, leadership development and international AI engagements.
• Strong Community – Be part of a vibrant, collaborative, and fun-loving team.