Data Consulting Manager

Artefact

Utrecht, NLhybridPosted Aug 5, 2026
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About the role

Who We Are

Artefact is a leading global consulting company dedicated to accelerating the adoption of data and AI to positively impact people and organizations. We specialize in data and AI transformation and data marketing to drive tangible business results across the entire enterprise value chain.

Artefact offers the most comprehensive set of data-driven solutions per industry, built on deep data science and cutting-edge AI technologies, delivering AI projects at scale in all industry sectors. From strategy to operations, we offer an end-to-end approach and solutions: data strategy, data quality and governance, data platforms, AI Factory, data-driven customer experience and marketing ROI.

Our 2000+ employees operate in 27 countries (Europe, Asia, Americas, Middle East, Africa) and we partner with 1000 clients, including some of the world's top 300 brands such as Samsung, L'Oréal and Sanofi.

What You Will Be Doing:

Our Consulting Chapter leads the way in effectively exploiting data in all its forms. Are you ready to be at the heart of transforming clients' businesses? Do you want to help organisations implement best-in-class data and AI strategies, collect and integrate data, and securely and cost-effectively store and analyse it? Join one of our dynamic consulting teams and contribute to developing our international client portfolio!

Reporting directly to the Consulting Director for Benelux, your role will encompass:

Leading Client Projects: Bring together consulting, technology and AI talent to deliver strategic, sustainable solutions. Get the best out of your team by matching their strengths to the right (international) projects, and hold yourself accountable for the quality and business impact of what gets delivered.

Project Management: Oversee one or more workstreams / projects, ensuring mission delivery. Identify bottlenecks, propose solutions, and manage documentation, budget, capacity, planning, and reporting. Produce mission deliverables and create presentations, case studies, and impactful slides.

Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain trusting relationships with clients. Demonstrate confidence in networking situations, bring a point of view and spot new l business opportunities and support and pitches and proposals.

Business Development: Take ownership of growing the business alongside delivering for clients - spotting opportunities, shaping proposals, and taking initiatives that contribute to Artefact's growth.

Coaching & People Development: Mentor and coach consultants on your team, give regular feedback, and actively shape their growth path. Developing your people is as much a measure of your success as your project outcomes.

Internal Impact: Support and develop areas of expertise (strategy, data governance, data marketing, etc.), ensuring knowledge sharing within the Consulting department. Participate in external events, create Artefact content, and contribute to the recruitment process by interviewing candidates and onboarding new arrivals.

What We Are Looking For

Experience: You have demonstrated success in your first 5+ years working in the field of data and AI, which at least 2+ years within consulting firm

Curiosity for Tech & AI: You're genuinely curious about how technology, data and AI reshape business. You don't need to be an expert in all three - you're eager to learn, experiment, and go deep where it matters.

Business Impact Mindset: You connect technical possibility to business value, and hold a high bar for quality of delivery.

Engineering Mindset: You appreciate how things are built under the hood and enjoy partnering closely with engineers and technologists, even if you're not one yourself.

Analytical & Technical Mindset: You love data and believe decisions should be driven by facts - backed by real technical aptitude across concepts like data governance, MLOps, GenAI, cloud strategy, and FinOps.

Ownership & Entrepreneurial Drive: You take ownership like a founder would - proactive, accountable, and comfortable building something new rather than just executing a plan. A can-do mentality is second nature to you.

People Development: You enjoy coaching others and see growing your team as core to your own success.

Language Proficiency: Fluency in English is required, any other language is considered a plus.

Personal Attributes: You are curious, hands-on and passionate about solving ambiguous technological problems with a can-do attitude.

Why you should join us:

Learning and Development: Join a team of passionate Data Consultants always ready to help each other, providing opportunities to learn and collaborate with some of the best in the field.

Culture of Celebration: We pride ourselves on creating a collaborative and fun work environment with regular team events and activities.

Competitive Rewards: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive salary, phone & travel reimbursements, remote work allowance, and a Onefit membership discount.

Work-Life Balance: We offer flexibility with a hybrid working environment that lets you balance personal and professional commitments.

Fuel Your Day: Enjoy a healthy and delicious daily lunch from our extensive organic buffet.

Weekly Unwind: Take advantage of our weekly massage sessions to de-stress and relax.

Centrally Located: Our office is conveniently situated near the station for easy commuting.

Career Growth Opportunities: We're committed to your professional development, offering continuous learning and internal promotion opportunities.

Join Us Now and Be Part of the Future:

Artefact is experiencing exciting growth, and this is the perfect time to join our dynamic team and contribute to our success story.

Come join us!

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