Partner - Data & AI

Perm
Munich
Hybrid

Partner – Digital, Data & AI Transformation (m/f/d)

About the Opportunity

Our client is one of Europe's fastest-growing digital transformation platforms, helping private equity investors, portfolio companies and large enterprises accelerate growth through digital, data, AI and technology-enabled value creation.

Backed by a strong track record of growth and operating at the intersection of strategy, technology and execution, the business has established itself as a trusted advisor to investors, founders, CEOs and executive leadership teams undertaking complex transformation programmes.

As part of its continued expansion across Europe, the business is seeking an experienced Partner to help shape the next phase of growth.

This is a rare opportunity to join an entrepreneurial leadership team where you will have genuine influence over strategy, commercial direction, client relationships and the future growth of the platform.

The Opportunity

This role is designed for an industry leader with an established market reputation, a strong commercial network and a proven track record of delivering transformational outcomes.

You will operate as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives, private equity investors and board-level stakeholders, helping organisations unlock value through digital transformation, AI, data, customer experience and technology-enabled growth initiatives.

Beyond client delivery, you will play a critical role in expanding the firm's market presence, winning strategic engagements and building long-term client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Leadership

• Develop and grow a significant portfolio of strategic client relationships.
• Lead complex business development activities from initial market engagement through to successful deal closure.
• Originate and close high-value transformation programmes across private equity, portfolio company and enterprise environments.
• Build long-term relationships with CEOs, Founders, Investors, Private Equity Operating Partners and Board members.
• Drive revenue growth and contribute directly to the firm's commercial performance and strategic expansion.

Client Leadership

• Act as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders on digital transformation, AI adoption, operating model design and value creation initiatives.
• Lead large-scale transformation programmes from strategy through implementation.
• Support clients in identifying and capturing growth opportunities through technology, data and AI.
• Provide executive-level guidance during critical business transformation and change initiatives.
• Influence key strategic decisions at board and investor level.

Practice Development

• Help define the future direction of the business and contribute to overall growth strategy.
• Develop new service offerings aligned to emerging market trends and client demand.
• Build thought leadership and market visibility within your specialist domain.
• Mentor and develop future leaders across the organisation.
• Support recruitment and team-building initiatives to strengthen the firm's capabilities.

What We're Looking For

Leadership Profile

• Significant experience operating at Partner, Managing Director, Principal or equivalent leadership level within a leading consulting, strategy, technology or digital transformation environment.
• Recognised industry expert with an established professional network and strong market credibility.
• Proven track record of building and maintaining C-level client relationships.
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale transformation programmes with measurable business impact.

Commercial Excellence

• Strong business development capability with a history of originating and winning significant consulting or transformation engagements.
• Experience managing substantial revenue portfolios and contributing directly to business growth.
• Ability to identify new market opportunities and convert strategic relationships into long-term partnerships.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for building businesses, practices and teams.

Domain Expertise

We are particularly interested in leaders with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Artificial Intelligence & Generative AI
• Data & Analytics
• Digital Strategy
• Customer & Growth Transformation
• Technology Strategy
• Digital Operating Models
• Private Equity Value Creation
• Commercial Excellence
• Digital Product & Platform Transformation

Personal Attributes

• Executive presence with exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic thinker capable of operating at board and investor level.
• Highly commercial, results-driven and growth-oriented.
• Collaborative leadership style with a passion for developing people.
• Comfortable operating within a fast-growth, entrepreneurial environment.

What You Can Expect

• Join one of Europe's most ambitious digital growth stories.
• Direct access to investors, founders and executive leadership.
• Significant influence over strategy, growth and future direction of the business.
• Opportunity to build and scale your own market-facing practice.
• Exposure to high-profile transformation programmes and private equity value creation initiatives.
• Attractive partner-level compensation structure including performance incentives and long-term value creation opportunities.
• International platform with access to some of Europe's most exciting growth companies and investors.
• A culture that combines entrepreneurial freedom with genuine collaboration and support.