AI Strategy Manager
Netcompany · Athens
Company Description
Are you ready to shape the future technological landscape in Europe?
We are dedicated to responsible digitalisation, building innovative, inclusive solutions that drive meaningful impact. With over 8,900 professionals across Europe, we help EU institutions, public and private organisations thrive in a rapidly evolving digital world. Are you ready to shape the future through technology? Your journey starts here. Take a look at some of our impactful projects here: https://netcompany.com/cases/
Job Description
So, what are the main responsibilities of the AI Strategy Manager in Netcompany's Enterprise Solutions?
Joining us as an AI Strategy Manager, you will own a portfolio of clients and the AI projects we deliver for them. You will be the person these clients call first. You will help them decide where AI creates value in their business, and you will be accountable for turning those decisions into projects that our team delivers.
This is a client and management role first. We are looking for someone who understands how large organisations work, where AI creates real value for them, and how to turn that understanding into projects that reach production and lead to further work.
You will report to the AI Leader and lead the engineers on your projects. You will work with our shared pool of architects on solution design and proposals, and you will rely on them for technical depth when a project needs it.
As the AI Strategy Manager, you will:
- Help clients define their AI strategy: where AI creates value in their business, which use cases to start with, and how to move from pilots to production.
- Build and manage relationships with senior stakeholders at our clients, from business owners to C-level, and act as their trusted advisor on AI adoption.
- Identify new opportunities with existing and new clients, shape them into concrete proposals, and lead the commercial side of the bid together with sales and the architecture team.
- Own the delivery of your projects: scope, plan, staffing, quality and client satisfaction.
- Staff projects with the right mix of seniority and keep the team utilised across your clients.
- Lead, coach and develop.
- Run client workshops, discovery sessions and steering meetings, and explain what AI can and cannot do in terms the business understands.
- Manage risks, escalations and difficult conversations with clients before they turn into problems.
- Report on the health of your portfolio to the AI Leader: pipeline, revenue, margin, utilisation and delivery status.
Qualifications
What would make you a fit for the role:
- A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in consulting, systems integration or technology delivery, with at least 4 years in a client-facing management role such as engagement manager, delivery manager or account lead.
- A proven record of growing client accounts and winning new work, including writing and leading proposals.
- Experience leading teams of 5 or more people across several projects at the same time.
- Experience presenting to and negotiating with senior executives.
- Good knowledge of at least one of Financial Services, Telecommunications or Energy & Utilities, including how organisations in that sector make decisions, buy technology and operate under regulation.
- A working understanding of GenAI and AI delivery (LLMs, RAG, agents, evaluation, governance) that is deep enough to challenge a technical design and to judge whether a project is on track. Hands-on coding is not required.
- Fluency in Greek and English.
It would also be a plus if you match some of the following:
- An engineering background before moving into management.
- Experience with AI governance, responsible AI or the EU AI Act in a client context.
Additional Information
Being a part of the Netcompany team, you will be provided with:
- The opportunity to work in a modern environment & in a hybrid working model
- A seamless onboarding experience and a buddy to support you on your first steps
- A competitive compensation & benefits package
- Health and life insurance program
- Meal and commuting allowance
- Well-being activities (on premises)
- Continuous learning opportunities using the most modern methods (unlimited access to Udemy for Business, ad-hoc trainings)
- A personalized development plan for targeted career growth
If you are looking forward to be part of a diverse environment, and have the opportunity to work alongside well-experienced professionals, on challenging, large-scale projects that directly impact millions of citizens around the globe, then this is the place to be!
By joining Netcompany in Athens, you will be part of a vivid team of 2,300+ tech professionals. When at the office, you'll have the flexibility to work from our three modern, sustainable, and state-of-the-art offices!
Please upload your CV in English via the Apply button. All applications will be treated as strictly confidential.
We ensure equal opportunities, treatment, and consideration to all candidates. Discrimination based on sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation or marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other factor protected by applicable laws and regulations is prohibited. As part of the Netcompany culture, we respect human rights and focus on creating a positive workplace, where all employees are valued, and where diversity and inclusion are a vital part of our everyday working experience.