Head of Digital Foundation (Data&AI)

Position Overview

Are you a visionary leader ready to shape the future of digital transformation in a dynamic and rapidly evolving market?

KPMG Technology Practice is expanding its capabilities in the Caucasus and Central Asia region, and we are seeking exceptional talent to lead our new Digital Foundation Centre of Excellence. This is a unique opportunity to build, innovate, and drive impact within a leading global consulting firm in the areas of Cloud, Data, AI.

Key Responsibilities

As a key leader in KPMG Technology Practice, your responsibilities will include:

• Service Offering Development: Spearheading the strategic development and expansion of our Digital Foundation service offerings, ensuring they are at the cutting edge of Cloud, Data, and AI technologies. You'll drive the conceptualization and delivery of innovative solutions that address client needs and market trends.
• Team Leadership & Management: Building, mentoring, and managing high-performing teams of consultants, analysts, and developers. You will foster a culture of excellence, continuous learning, and collaborative problem-solving.
• Strategic Autonomy: Operating in a highly dynamic environment, you will be empowered to independently set ambitious goals, define strategic priorities, and drive tasks to completion, demonstrating strong self-direction and initiative.
• Relationship Building & Collaboration: Cultivating robust relationships with internal consulting streams (including CIO Advisory, Cyber Security, Financial/Operational Transformation, Risk Consulting, and Deals), global Centres of Excellence, and strategic alliance partners. A significant portion of your time will also be dedicated to nurturing relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Market Visibility & Brand Building: Actively enhancing your personal brand and the team's visibility within the Caucasus and Central Asia market, participating in industry events, thought leadership initiatives, and client engagements that showcase our capabilities.
• Coaching & Knowledge Sharing: Serving as a subject matter expert and mentor, providing invaluable coaching and facilitating knowledge transfer in critical areas such as software factories, advanced data platforms, cloud technologies (MS Azure, AWS, GCP, other specific platforms), and DevOps methodologies.
• Client Solutioning & Advisory: Providing expert insights and guidance on a broad spectrum of market-available technologies and architectures, including leading platforms from Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform, and many others, tailoring solutions to specific client contexts.
• Sector Focus: Engaging primarily with clients across key sectors including Finance, Infrastructure & Government, Telecommunications, Oil & Gas, as well as Transportation & Logistics, and Metals & Mining.

  What We're Looking For

  We are seeking a leader who is not only technologically astute but also possesses a strong business acumen and exceptional interpersonal skills. While we value diverse backgrounds, ideal candidates will demonstrate:

• Proven Leadership: A track record of leading complex technology initiatives and managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Domain Expertise: Deep knowledge and hands-on experience in at least two of the following areas: Cloud Architecture and Strategy, Data Engineering and Analytics, or AI/ML solutions. Familiarity with software development lifecycle, development patterns and DevOps practices is a strong plus.
• Strategic Mindset: Ability to identify market opportunities, translate vision into actionable strategies, and drive execution in a fast-paced environment.
• Client-Centric Approach: A passion for understanding client challenges and delivering tangible value through innovative technology solutions.
• Communication & Influence: Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Regional Insight: Understanding of the business landscape and cultural nuances within the Caucasus and Central Asia region is highly desirable.
• Continuous Learner: A commitment to staying abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends.

  Why Join Us?

  This is an unparalleled opportunity to make a significant impact on our firm's growth and our clients' digital transformation journeys. You will have the autonomy to shape our offerings, build a legacy, and work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry. We offer a supportive environment that fosters professional growth, continuous learning, and a platform to build a truly impactful career.

  Join us in defining the future of digital foundations in Caucasus and Central Asia!