Senior Data & AI Consultant – Consulting Lead

Unit8

Senior Consultant at Unit8 driving data-driven transformation for clients in various industries. Collaborating with teams to implement ML models and data science technologies.

Posted 4/28/2026full-timeZürich • 🇨🇭 SwitzerlandSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

**What You’ll Do****Your role can evolve and will depend on our clients’ and internal challenges.
In general, you will:
- consult our clients on their path to become a data-driven company, e.g. by assessing the client’s data and machine learning maturity or identifying data-driven use cases and a defining an impactful implementation roadmap
- interact with our clients to understand their data-related challenges and related tech and business questions they need to answer
- collaborate with our data scientists, data engineers and IT architects on the implementation of impactful data-based solutions and machine learning use cases
- consult on the implementation of critical enablers like data governance, model governance, MLOps or analytics centres of excellence
- interact directly with the head of our Data & AI Consulting practice as part of a small, high-performing team to co-develop the growth strategy and concepts for new data & AI consulting offerings
- contribute to our business development in preparing and participating in industry conferences, workshops and client sales meetings
- support the creation of white papers and industry thought leadership on data science & AI-related topics**

Requirements

What you’ll need

**You are**
- equipped with **6-10 years of work experience in a leading management consultancy at the intersection of business & technology or an equivalent experience in a corporate environment**
- experienced in advising clients on data-based topics such as **(advanced) analytics**, **machine learning, data platforms and cloud**
- able to quickly identify and prioritise business challenges and provide innovative and relevant solutions, either during an ongoing client project or in business development activities
- **talented in building lasting relationships** to clients and team members
- a Bachelor’s or Master’s graduate in IT/ computer science, engineering, business, mathematics or natural sciences
- **fluent in English and German.**

Benefits

Comp & perks

**What We Offer**
- Opportunity to contribute to the growth of one of the leading Swiss data & AI consultancies
- Work on cutting-edge data & AI topics
- Option to partially work from home
- Flexible working hours
- Cross-office/ company-wide frequent events like off-sites
- Dedicated budget for training
**Why Unit8?**
At Unit8, we don’t just turn data into value – we empower the people who make it possible. If you are looking for a place where you can take ownership, your next chapter starts here.
- **Trust from Day One:** We rely on your expertise. Trust is the core of our culture.
- **Meaningful Work:** You drive things that matter and make others' projects easier through your work.
- **Passion-Led Projects:** We provide the environment where you can pursue your passion alongside top talent. If you are excited about the future, you belong with us.

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Hard Skills & Tools

data governancemodel governanceMLOpsanalyticsmachine learningdata platformscloud computingadvanced analytics

Soft Skills

relationship buildingproblem solvingconsultingcollaborationbusiness development

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMaster's degree