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Diconium · 1 day ago

Director & Head of Data & AI

Reston, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Diconium is a global tech group with over 30 years of experience in delivering software, data, and AI solutions, trusted by industry leaders. They are seeking a visionary yet hands-on Director of Data & AI to build and lead their U.S. practice, focusing on strategy, team building, and delivering impactful solutions in data and AI.

Computer Software

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Define and drive the U.S. data and AI strategy in alignment with global business goals

Build and lead a high-performing team of data scientists, engineers, and analysts

Act as a trusted advisor to clients and internal stakeholders on data and AI trends, technologies, and best practices

Architect and develop scalable data pipelines, ML models, and analytics solutions

Lead end-to-end delivery of AI/ML projects—from ideation and prototyping to deployment and monitoring

Collaborate closely with engineering teams to embed intelligence into digital products and services

Establish data governance frameworks to ensure quality, compliance (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), and consistency

Design and oversee modern data architectures across cloud and hybrid environments

Promote data literacy and standardized practices across the organization

Partner with senior leaders, responsible for building the team and the practice/unit as well as driving sales & business development across existing & new clients

Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences

Represent Diconium at industry events and thought leadership forums

Qualification

Data ScienceAI/ML FrameworksCloud InfrastructureData GovernanceData Analytics ToolsBig Data EcosystemsLeadership ExperienceTeam BuildingSales ExperienceCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Statistics, or related field; PhD is a plus

10+ years of experience in data/analytics, with 2+ years in a leadership or executive role

Proven track record of building and scaling data science, AI, and engineering teams along with sales and business development experience

Strong knowledge of modern data platforms (Snowflake, Databricks, etc.), analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau), and AI/ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, etc.)

Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) and big data ecosystems

Demonstrated ability to influence senior executives and lead cross-functional initiatives

Strong understanding of data privacy laws, ethics in AI, and responsible AI practices

Applicants must have authorization to work in the United States that does not now, or in the future, require sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, F-1 OPT)

Standard office environment: use typical office equipment and sit/stand for extended periods

Ability to lift to 15 pounds occasionally

Must be able to sit for prolonged periods while traveling by car or airplane