Founded in Switzerland in 1968, Zühlke is a global transformation partner with teams across Europe and Asia. We specialise in tech strategy, business innovation, digital solutions, and device and systems engineering, operating in complex regulated spaces such as health, finance, banking, insurance, life science and manufacturing.
Role Overview As Principal Data & AI Consultant you will lead the end‑to‑end delivery of Data & AI projects, ensuring they achieve the expected business impact. Your work spans pre‑sales, delivery and post‑sales relationship management, positioning you as a trusted advisor to clients.
Responsibilities Help clients achieve their Data & AI ambitions across a variety of projects
Data / AI Strategy & Transformation: identify value‑adding use cases, assess client maturity and execute transformation roadmaps
Development of Bespoke AI Solutions: lead use‑case discovery, manage product backlogs, supervise delivery teams and ensure user acceptance
Development of Data / AI Platforms: align architectures to user requirements, define service and operating models, oversee delivery of data products
Structure complex consulting engagements, steer project delivery, ensure quality of deliverables and manage customer expectations and satisfaction
Facilitate collaboration across interdisciplinary stakeholders, bridging delivery teams (Data scientists, engineers, architects, software developers) with business stakeholders from CxOs to junior staff
Support consultants and business developers across the sales pipeline: early positioning meetings, development of concrete consulting proposals
Serve as an ambassador and thought leader: publish impactful content and speak at professional events
Create reusable assets to improve team effectiveness: packaged consulting offerings, templates or demonstrators
Qualifications University degree from a leading institution in business or STEM
8+ years in hybrid consulting and Data & AI‑related work experience
Strong consulting foundations: effective communication, project management, workshops, consulting sales, pragmatism and output‑focused work
Experience in one or more verticals (banking, insurance, life science, manufacturing) with deep knowledge of the value chain, challenges, and key trends, especially related to Data & AI
Expertise in data and/or AI strategy, governance, and management with deep understanding of structuring and overseeing initiatives
Expertise with Data & AI implementation projects, from idea to production
Demonstrated ability to inspire, build and lead interdisciplinary teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in German and English
Assertive, eloquent, proactive and enthusiastic
Customer‑centric, able to think and communicate across disciplines and levels of seniority
Results‑oriented with the ability to win over stakeholders and decision‑makers
Benefits Meaningful impact on processes, stability and long‑term platform quality
Opportunity to shape operational practices and work autonomously in a thoughtful change‑management environment
Work‑life blend: safe & healthy workplace, flexible working hours and possibility to work from home
Profit share scheme based on company success
Global and diverse community across 16 offices with inclusive culture and learning opportunities
Commitment to development: investment in your growth and skill building
EEO Statement We welcome people from all backgrounds, regardless of gender, personality, national origin, race, religion, colour, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability or veteran status.
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