Team Lead (m/f/d) - Croatia

Your start As a Team Lead in our future Data & AI Consulting entity in Croatia, you will play a key role in shaping and leading our operations. You will manage and coach a growing team of consult-ants, be actively involved in project delivery, and serve as the bridge between our fully in the company integrated team in Croatia and our international teams.This role combines hands-on consulting work, operational team management, and relation-ship-building — both internally and externally. You’ll foster collaboration across borders, strengthen the local team’s capabilities, and help establish our presence in Croatia as part of our international Data & AI consulting organization.Your missionTeam Leadership & CoachingLead, coach, and develop a team of consultants working on international Data & AI projects.Be visibly present and available for your team, providing day-to-day guidance and support.Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.Conduct regular coaching sessions and promote professional development through feedback and mentoring.Ensure clear role definition, smooth communication, and effective collaboration across projects.Support onboarding and create an engaging, growth-oriented team environment.Operational & Project DeliveryManage the daily operations of the local team, ensuring resource efficiency and delivery excellence.Actively contribute to client projects (on average, 4 days per week) taking on roles in data science or data engineering.Oversee project progress, quality, and timelines, and intervene when challenges arise.Maintain strong client relationships, acting as the local face to customers both in-ternationally and within Croatia.Ensure project execution aligns with client expectations and overall business strat-egy.Bridge-Building & International CollaborationAct as the key connector between the Croatian team and international colleagues.Build and maintain strong internal relationships with project leaders, sales, and technical experts.Promote the capabilities and success stories of the Croatian team across the wider organization.Drive alignment on delivery standards, processes, and collaboration models.Encourage knowledge sharing and joint delivery across geographies and teams.Recruitment, Employer Branding & Community EngagementSupport recruitment efforts to attract top talent in the Croatian market.Represent the company in front of universities, tech communities, and at industry events.Contribute to building a strong employer brand and local presence in the Data & AI field.Collaborate with HR and leadership to shape local talent development and reten-tion initiatives.Business Development & Operational ExcellenceContribute to account and business development activities locally.Identify opportunities to extend capabilities and optimize delivery operations.Monitor financial and operational KPIs such as utilization, margins, and project health.Ensure accurate reporting and forecasting in internal systems.Provide regular updates on team performance, client engagement, and delivery outcomes.Your profileUniversity degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Natural Sci-ences, or a comparable field7–10 years of experience in IT consulting, ideally in Data & AI, analytics, or digital transformation.Experience in working with relevant technologies and offerings in the field of Data & AI (e.g. Azure, AWS, Databricks) for clients locally or internationally.Passion for Data Science & AI, relevant technologies, and their practical applica-tion.Proven experience in leading teams or managing project delivery in an IT-Consult-ing environment.Leadership and coaching mindset, with the ability to inspire and develop others.Excellent operational management, communication, and problem-solving skills.Strong stakeholder management abilities and experience working across interna-tional teams.Background in cross-country delivery is a strong advantage.Fluent in English; German is an additional asset.Hands-on, pragmatic leader who enjoys being close to both people and working on projects.We offerThe opportunity to work for Europe’s No. 1 Data & AI consulting boutique, known for innovation, excellence, and collaboration.The opportunity to build and shape our first and fully integrated Data & AI team in Croatia.Collaboration with leading experts across Europe on high-impact Data & AI pro-jects.Involvement in cutting-edge Agentic AI projects – from idea to production.The chance to drive the adoption of Data & AI in Europe, contributing to European digital sovereignty.A role combining leadership, delivery, and coaching responsibilities in an interna-tional environment.A modern, people-first culture built on trust, learning, and shared success.Competitive compensation, professional growth, and flexible working arrange-ments.Contact personMarina Sommer, Principal Recruiting ManagerAbout UsAlexander Thamm GmbH is one of the leading providers of data science and artificial intelligence in the German-speaking region. We as a company generate real added value from data for and with our customers so they can remain competitive in the future. To this end, Alexander Thamm GmbH develops and implements data-driven innovations as well as business models. The service portfolio covers the entire data journey - from data strategy to the development of algorithms and the construction of IT architectures to maintenance and operation. You want to learn more about us and take a look behind the scenes, then visit us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or Stackoverflow.