Director, Head of New Business (AI)

About the role

Beyondsoft, a global IT and consulting services provider with over 30 years of experience in digital transformation, AI, cloud and industry solutions, is looking for a Director, Head of New Business (AI) in Singapore. You will lead and scale the new enterprise AI business, build a specialized AI practice from the ground up, secure internal and external resources, drive go-to-market strategies and oversee end-to-end service delivery across key vertical industries.

Key responsibilities

• Establish, recruit and scale a new AI business unit, owning team building, resource allocation and operational capability development
• Identify untapped vertical industry opportunities and formulate go-to-market strategies for AI, data and cloud transformation solutions
• Engage C-level client stakeholders, advise on complex enterprise AI initiatives and drive deals from presales through execution
• Oversee service delivery and project execution for Enterprise Data & AI engagements, ensuring technical excellence, milestones, client satisfaction and profitability
• Partner with internal delivery functions, cross-border stakeholders and technology platforms to maximise co-sell opportunities

Required profile

• 8+ years of management experience leading teams, growing practices or managing business units in IT consulting or technology services
• Experience in AI, data analytics or machine learning solutions is an added advantage
• Deep domain expertise and a proven track record in a specific vertical such as telecom, public sector, retail, healthcare or enterprise
• Proven 0-to-1 experience building new business units, including resource mobilisation, revenue generation and service delivery
• Ability to drive strategic advisory, shape complex technical proposals and manage senior client and partner relationships
• Fluency in professional English and Chinese (Mandarin)