Senior Consultant — Data & AI

Rotterdam - NL Gent - BE

The role

We’re looking for a Senior Consultant who can walk into a boardroom, understand what’s broken, and translate it into an actionable data and AI roadmap. You’ll work directly with enterprise clients — diagnosing their operating model, designing their Intelligence Factory, and making sure implementations actually land.

This is a hands-on role. You’ll lead client engagements end-to-end, not hand off to a delivery team. You bring structure to ambiguity, and you know when to push back.

What you’ll do

  • Lead diagnostic workshops and data & AI maturity assessments with F500 clients
  • Design and implement data platforms, AI use cases, and operating models
  • Bridge the gap between business stakeholders and technical teams
  • Translate complex findings into clear strategies and executive-ready communication
  • Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to Ardinois’s methodology and thought leadership

What you bring

  • 6+ years in data, analytics, or AI — ideally with time inside a large enterprise as well as consulting
  • Proven ability to own a client relationship and deliver results independently
  • Strong command of modern data infrastructure (cloud platforms, data lakes, ML pipelines)
  • Experience with change management and operating model design — not just the tech stack
  • Fluent in English; Dutch is a plus
  • Based in or willing to relocate to the Netherlands

Why Ardinois

We’re a young firm with a sharp methodology and enterprise credibility from day one. You won’t be a cog in a large consulting machine — you’ll help shape how we work, who we work with, and what we build. Early team means real ownership.

 

Ready to apply?

Send your CV and a short note on why this role fits you.