Senior Data & AI Consultant (Spain)
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Senior Data & AI Consultant (Spain)
Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
About the Company
Unit8, founded in 2017, is a high-tech, dynamic Swiss leader in AI and data analytics consulting, renowned for solving complex challenges in non-digital native industries such as automotive, chemicals, financial services, manufacturing, and pharma. Our partnerships with industry leaders like Palantir, NVIDIA, and OpenAI underscore our commitment to excellence. With over 200 successful projects and a team of ~200 professionals across Switzerland, Poland, Germany, Spain, and the US, we have entered the Canadian market in early 2026 and are set for further expansion.
About the Role
Unit8 is looking for a Senior Data & AI Consultant/Consulting Lead to join our growing Data & AI Consulting Practice in Madrid. Purpose of our Practice is to support our data scientists and data engineers with a holistic data & AI related consulting offering, ranging from technical/ operational to conceptual/ strategic. You will have the opportunity to accompany the implementation of state-of-the-art ML models and data science technologies in real-world, highly impactful challenges. You will drive the whole lifecycle from business development to project implementation and client relationship building. You will become a core team member and take responsibility for scaling up the consulting practice within a fast-growing AI & Advanced Analytics services provider.
Responsibilities
- 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 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 centers 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
- Equipped with 4-9 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 prioritize business challenges and provide innovative and relevant solutions, either during an ongoing client project or in business development activities
- Talented in building lasting relationships with clients and team members
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s graduate in IT/ computer science, engineering, business, mathematics, or natural sciences
- Fluent in English
We Offer
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.
Why Unit8?
We welcome people from all backgrounds, regardless of gender, personality, national origin, race, religion, skin color, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status.
Please submit your application materials exclusively in English.
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About the Company Unit8 is a Swiss data services company founded in 2017. The company specializes in helping non-digital native companies transform data into value through data science, analytics, and AI. Headquartered in Lausanne, Unit8 has additional offices in Zürich, Bern, Frankfurt, and Kraków. The company operates globally and offers end-to-end services at the intersection of technology and business. Products, Services & Tech Stack Core Solutions Data & AI Consulting Data & AI Solutions Data & AI Platforms Data Platform Operations and MLOps OpenAI Services Generative AI Services Palantir Foundry Services Technologies & Frameworks Palantir Foundry Palantir Certified Partner since 2020 Project Scope & Target Clients Client Base Pharma Financial Services Manufacturing Engineering Scale Data transformation programs Large-scale data warehouse migrations R&D analytics platform implementation AI-powered answer generation engines Analytics Governance Framework development