Monroe Consulting Group Indonesia, an executive recruitment firm, is partnering with an organisation in the Information Technology industry to hire a Consulting Manager - Data & AI. This opportunity is based in Indonesia and offers the chance to lead client engagements across AI, data, and digital transformation, delivering practical, high-impact solutions for senior stakeholders.

Position Overview

Lead strategic Data & AI consulting engagements, helping clients define transformation priorities and implement impactful technology solutions.
Drive business value by translating complex challenges into actionable strategies, fostering innovation, and delivering measurable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end Data & AI consulting engagements, from defining client challenges and project scope through strategy, recommendation, and implementation.
Work closely with business and technology stakeholders through workshops, interviews, and assessments to identify key challenges and transformation opportunities.
Develop strategies and roadmaps across AI adoption, data transformation, automation, and digital innovation.
Conduct structured research and business analysis to solve complex strategic and operational challenges.
Translate business requirements into practical Data & AI use cases, initiatives, and transformation plans.
Develop and present clear, data-driven recommendations to senior client stakeholders.
Collaborate with AI specialists, data scientists, data engineers, and technology teams to develop practical and scalable solutions.
Manage client relationships and ensure projects deliver meaningful business outcomes.
Identify new business opportunities by understanding client challenges and translating them into consulting proposals.
Lead and support project teams through coaching, knowledge sharing, and day-to-day project management.
Contribute to thought leadership across AI, data transformation, and digital innovation.

Key Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Technology, Engineering, Data Science, or a related discipline.
5+ years of professional experience, with strong exposure to client-facing consulting engagements.
Previous experience with a leading consulting firm or recognised consulting boutique is highly desirable.
Experience delivering projects related to technology, digital transformation, data, or AI.
Experience working across different industries and with multidisciplinary or cross-cultural teams.
Must already be based and working in the local market with valid work authorisation.

Technical / Functional Expertise

Strong understanding of AI applications, machine learning, automation, and/or data strategy, with practical project exposure highly desirable.
Strong consulting capabilities across problem structuring, business analysis, stakeholder management, and project management.
Ability to translate complex business and technology challenges into clear and actionable recommendations.
Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel.
Familiarity with SQL, Python, or other data environments would be an advantage.
Experience developing transformation strategies, roadmaps, and business cases across AI, data, and digital initiatives.

Soft Skills & Leadership Competencies

Strong communication and presentation skills, with confidence engaging senior client stakeholders.
Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities.
Ability to lead and coach project teams through knowledge sharing and collaborative leadership.
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Comfortable working in fast-paced and ambiguous environments, particularly within emerging technology engagements.
Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify and develop new business opportunities.