Consulting Director

Artefact

JOIN ARTEFACT BELGIUM: HELP OUR CLIENTS IN THEIR AI TRANSFORMATIONS Are you passionate about leveraging data and AI to drive strategic transformation? Artefact Belgium, is looking for a Consulting Manager to join our Brussels team. This is a unique opportunity to lead high-impact consulting projects at the intersection of AI, data, and business strategy while working with top-tier clients across industries. WHO WE ARE Artefact is a next-generation consulting firm dedicated to transforming organizations through data and AI. We combine the rigor of top-tier strategy consulting with deep expertise in AI applications to help clients achieve tangible business impact. Our Belgium office advises clients on their most pressing strategic challenges : from AI strategy and governance to digital transformation roadmaps and new business model design. Our inclusive and forward-thinking culture encourages creativity, collaboration, and professional growth. WHAT YOU WILL DO As a Consulting Manager, you will play a crucial role in driving data and AI transformation projects for our clients. Your responsibilities will include: * Defining Data & AI Strategies. * Advising C-level executives (COMEX, marketing, digital, supply-chain, operations, IT, etc.) on data-driven strategies. * Leading engagements in areas such as Data Strategy, AI Use Cases, Governance & Operating Models, and AI Adoption & Change Management. * Translating business challenges into scalable AI and data solutions. Managing Multi-Disciplinary Teams * Leading cross-functional teams of consultants, data analysts, data scientists, and engineers to deliver impactful projects. * Ensuring seamless collaboration between business and technical teams. * Coaching and developing junior consultants to grow their expertise in data-driven transformation. Driving Business Development * Strengthening relationships with existing clients to identify new business opportunities. * Supporting the expansion of Artefact in Brussels by contributing to client acquisition and market penetration. * Crafting compelling proposals and responses to RFPs. Delivering High-Impact Projects * Structuring problem-solving approaches for business challenges. * Managing the end-to-end delivery of consulting engagements, from strategy definition to implementation. * Ensuring the successful adoption of data and AI solutions by client teams. Contributing to Thought Leadership & Internal Growth * Becoming an expert in one or more areas (AI Strategy, Data Governance, AI for Finance, Data Marketing, etc.). * Developing and delivering trainings for both internal teams and clients. * Representing Artefact at industry events and contributing to thought leadership initiatives (articles, whitepapers, webinars, etc.). * Supporting internal initiatives such as recruitment, knowledge management, and innovation. WHAT YOU BRING *  4+ years of experience in a consulting firm, with a focus on data, AI, or digital transformation. * Strong business acumen, with the ability to link data and AI solutions to measurable business outcomes. * Experience in managing teams, mentoring junior consultants, and fostering collaboration across disciplines. * Ability to identify and develop business opportunities through client interactions. * Passion for data and AI, with a continuous learning mindset. * Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. * Strong communication skills in English and French or Dutch. * Proficiency in Google Suite / Microsoft Office. What We Offer * Competitive compensation aligned with your profile and experience. * Hands-on exposure to real client challenges from day one, working alongside experienced strategy and data/AI practitioners. * Regular training in both strategy consulting methodologies and AI/data capabilities, combined with international exposure across Artefact's global network. * A collaborative, entrepreneurial culture of doers — innovative, fast-moving, and committed to supporting each other's growth. At Artefact Belgium, we value curiosity, motivation, and potential above all else. Don't worry if you don't tick every box — if you're excited about building a career at the frontier of strategy and AI, we'd love to hear from you

Artefact

Join Artefact Belgium: Help our clients in their AI transformations WHO WE ARE Artefact is a next-generation consulting firm dedicated to transforming organizations through data and AI. We combine the rigor of top-tier strategy consulting with deep expertise in AI applications to help clients achieve tangible business impact. Our Belgium office advises clients on their most pressing strategic challenges : from AI strategy and governance to digital transformation roadmaps and new business model design. Our inclusive and forward-thinking culture encourages creativity, collaboration, and professional growth. WHAT YOU WILL DO As a Senior Data Scientist specializing in the marketing domain, you will lead and conduct ambitious projects aimed at transforming clients through data. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include: * Leading transformational projects: spearheading ambitious projects that utilize data to transform our clients’ operations and strategies. * Developing data science solutions: creating innovative data science products and solutions for both clients and our internal data science team. * Applying data science in marketing contexts: leveraging data science methodologies to enhance marketing analytics, customer segmentation, attribution modeling, and campaign optimization.  * Building client relationships: collaborating closely with your Consulting counterpart to understand client needs and strengthen relationships. * Upskilling the team: contributing to the development of our data science team by sharing knowledge, mentoring junior Data Scientists, and promoting our work within other data departments. * Ensuring quality deliverables: caring for team morale and ensuring that all missions are delivered to a high standard, providing feedback and support to less experienced team members. * Optimising code: writing highly optimized code to advance Artefact’s internal toolbox and knowledge base. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN WITH US: * Real-World impact: deliver impactful projects by developing end-to-end machine learning pipelines to solve real-world problems across various industries, including marketing and customer intelligence.  * Collaborative solutions: work in feature teams alongside other data scientists, ML engineers, data engineers, software engineers, and product owners to build complex solutions. * Software engineering improvement: enhance your software engineering skills by applying ML Ops best practices while working with machine learning teams. * Expertise development: become an expert in one of our data science practices: Time Series Forecasting, MLOps, NLP, Computer Vision, Optimization, or Customer Intelligence, including marketing analytics, attribution modeling, and incrementality testing. * Algorithm discovery: discover state-of-the-art algorithms and test them on real-world data during client projects. WHO YOU ARE We’re seeking someone who has: * Educational background: a completed Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., computer science, machine learning, mathematics, or related subjects). * Hands-On experience: at least 2-3 years of experience in data science, analytics, or consulting, preferably within a marketing or digital context. * Marketing or digital context experience: knowledge of various marketing channels and platforms, including their roles within the media mix is considered a plus.  * Technical skills: strong knowledge of data processing, algorithms, and data architecture, along with proficiency in tools like Python, SQL, and R. * Analytical mindset: a passion for working with data to derive actionable insights and solve complex problems. * Communication skills: excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to discuss both technical and non-technical topics with clients and team members. * Curiosity and passion: a genuine interest in continuous learning and exploring new technologies and tools in data and AI. WHAT WE OFFER * Competitive compensation aligned with your profile and experience. * Hands-on exposure to real client challenges from day one, working alongside experienced strategy and data/AI practitioners. * Regular training in both strategy consulting methodologies and AI/data capabilities, combined with international exposure across Artefact's global network. * A collaborative, entrepreneurial culture of doers — innovative, fast-moving, and committed to supporting each other's growth. This position is based in Brussels, with opportunities to collaborate on projects worldwide. At Artefact Belgium, we value curiosity, motivation, and potential above all else. Don't worry if you don't tick every box — if you're excited about building a career at the frontier of strategy and AI, we'd love to hear from you

Artefact

JOIN ARTEFACT BELGIUM: BUILD THE FOUNDATION OF AI AND DATA TRANSFORMATION Are you an experienced Data Engineer with a passion for building high-performance data pipelines and scalable cloud architectures for the Generative AI era? Artefact Belgium is looking for a Data Engineer to drive innovation and deliver robust data foundations for our global clients. If you have a solid track record in data engineering and consulting, we invite you to shape the future of AI-driven solutions with us in Brussels. WHO WE ARE Founded in Paris, Artefact is a next-generation consulting firm specializing in data, analytics, and AI, focused on transforming data into business impact. We help clients grow their data and digital capabilities while growing ourselves. Our engineering team in Belgium works on the most advanced applications of data technology, from large-scale data platforms to supporting state-of-the-art GenAI projects. Our inclusive and forward-thinking culture encourages creativity, collaboration, and professional growth. WHAT YOU WILL DO As a Data Engineer in our GenAI practice, you will own the end-to-end execution of complex technical challenges. You won't just "move" data; you will build the specialized infrastructure and data flywheels that power the next generation of Generative AI, RAG systems, and autonomous agents. * Deploy GenAI-Ready Production Pipelines: Design and deploy advanced data pipelines both batch and streaming optimized for processing unstructured data (text, images, audio) to fuel LLM fine-tuning and retrieval-augmented generation. * Build Scalable AI Platforms & Vector DBs: Hands-on development using modern cloud platforms like Databricks, Azure, or AWS. * Establish Engineering Excellence for LLMs: Implement best practices in data transformation (dbt), orchestration (Airflow, Prefect, or Dagster), and data governance to ensure that AI solutions are reliable, safe, and compliant at enterprise scale. * Collaborate on AI Innovation: Work closely with Machine Learning Engineers and Generative AI Specialists to design data models and "data-as-a-service" layers that enable rapid prototyping and scaling of AI agents. * Software Engineering Foundation: Advocate for clean, maintainable code using Python, SQL, and Git, and leverage containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) to deploy AI-driven microservices. WHO YOU ARE * Experienced Professional: At least 3-5 years of industry experience in data engineering, ideally within a consulting environment, with exposure to data preparation for AI/ML. * Deep Technical Skillset: Strong programming skills in Python and proven expertise in Spark (PySpark, SparkSQL) for large-scale data processing and feature engineering. * Data Transformation Expert: Extensive experience with dbt for data modeling, and a strong curiosity about emerging patterns in "LLMOps" and vector data management. * Consulting Mindset: Proven ability to navigate multidisciplinary environments and communicate how high-quality data architecture is the primary bottleneck for successful GenAI deployment. * Education: A Master’s in a quantitative field (Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field). * Linguistic Versatility: Proficiency in English is required; fluency in Dutch or French is a major advantage for our Belgian market. WHAT WE OFFER * Competitive Compensation: An attractive package aligned with your expertise, including a mobility budget or company car and premium insurance. * High-Impact Opportunities: Work with state-of-the-art technologies on global projects that transform the world's leading brands through Generative AI. * Professional Growth: Access to a substantial training budget for individual learning, research into new AI frameworks, and certifications. * A Collaborative Workplace: Join a diverse team where fun and professional excellence go hand-in-hand, with access to 2,000+ colleagues across 34 global offices. This position is based in Brussels,  At Artefact Belgium, we value expertise, curiosity, and a drive to innovate. If you're ready to build the data engines of the AI future, we'd love to hear from you.