Practice Lead - Data & AI

at  Gorilla Logic

ABOUT GORILLA LOGIC:

Gorilla Logic is a leading digital product engineering firm with strong teams in the United States, Colombia, and Costa Rica. We specialize in delivering innovative digital platforms and products that empower our clients to transform their businesses and achieve their strategic goals. Our core services include Cloud Engineering, Digital Product Development, Data & AI, and Delivery Transformation.
At Gorilla Logic, we are deeply committed to our core values, which guide every decision we make and every action we take. We believe in “We are one Band of Gorillas,” fostering collaboration and unity across our global teams. “We assume good intentions” drives us to build trust and maintain strong, respectful relationships. “We embrace transparency” ensures that we communicate openly and honestly, fostering a culture of accountability. Finally, “We are unstoppable” reflects our relentless pursuit of excellence and our commitment to overcoming challenges. These values create a unique culture where innovation and excellence flourish, making Gorilla Logic not just a workplace but a community where you can thrive.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 10+ years of relevant professional experience.
• 5+ years of professional services experience delivering data engineering solutions for clients.
• 3+ years of experience in hiring and facilitating talent development.
• Proven ability to create a culture of continuous learning and development.
• Strong people management skills, with a track record of motivating and developing teams.
• Experience in building and maintaining a skills matrix and talent readiness plan.
• Expertise in partnering with talent acquisition to identify and prioritize required skills for job applicants.
• Strong interviewing skills, including resume screening, technical assessments, and behavioral interviews.
• Ability to define and implement an objective and comprehensive evaluation framework for job applicants and internal promotion candidates.
• Excellent analytical and technical skills, with a keen ability to evaluate talent.Strong leadership and strategic thinking abilities.
• Ability to provide clear and transparent feedback.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage remote teams effectively.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Practice Lead for our Data & AI Service Area. This middle-level management role will report to the Data & AI Service Area Lead within the Solution Engineering organization and will be based in Colombia, Costa Rica, or the United States. This role will be crucial for driving talent development and delivery readiness within the service area, ensuring we possess the right skills and capabilities to meet our clients’ needs. The Practice Lead will balance their time between internal efforts to operate the practice and external efforts to serve clients within their respective area of practice, with key responsibilities outlined below.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage remote teams effectively.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to client locations in the United States or Gorilla Logic offices in San Jose, Costa Rica or Medellin, Colombia as needed.