Engagement Manager - Data, AI & Digital Transformation

Department: Services Location: Remote, UK

In a world where data shapes decisions and AI transforms industries, we’re looking for a dynamic Engagement Manager to shape our most ambitious programmes. This role is all about driving outcomes for both clients and Colibri while embodying our culture as a team of problem-solvers.

About the Role

As an Engagement Manager at Colibri Digital, you’ll be the critical bridge between cutting-edge technology and client success. Operating in a fast-paced, globally leading professional services environment, you’ll champion projects from initial vision to scalable delivery, championing a collaborative culture while ensuring disciplined commercial focus.

Core Responsibilities

• Own the senior client-facing accountability for all engagements, nurturing relationships from programme leadership down to individual stakeholders, and ensuring accountability across workstreams
• Lead execution of data, AI, and digital transformation initiatives, applying tailored methodologies and governance frameworks
• Maintain rigorous project controls (RAID logging, change management, financial monitoring) with timely escalation to senior leadership
• Uphold commercial discipline—forecast revenue, manage margins, handle scope changes, and drive partnerships for renewals/extensions
• Develop and implement stakeholder management plans, ensuring clear, impactful communication to both client and internal audiences
• Matrix-manage cross-functional teams (deliverers, vendors, and client representatives) to align effort with business goals
• Facilitate seamless sales-to-delivery transitions—validating scope, resources, and commercial terms before project mobilisation
• Contribute to delivery improvements, sharing lessons learned and evolving our engagement standards and tooling
• Support business development with technical contributions to proposals, Statements of Work, and client discovery materials
• Work closely with finance teams to ensure accurate revenue recognition, milestones, and invoicing against engagements
• Act as cultural ambassadors, influencing client trust and team motivation across both external and internal interactions