Data & AI, Senior Manager

We Are:

Data & AI, the people who love using data to tell a story. We’re also the world’s largest team of data scientists, data engineers, and experts in machine learning and AI. A great day for us? Solving big problems using the latest tech, serious brain power, and deep knowledge of just about every industry. We believe a mix of data, analytics, automation, and responsible AI can do almost anything—spark digital metamorphoses, widen the range of what humans can do, and breathe life into smart products and services. Want to join our crew of sharp analytical minds? Artificial Intelligence (AI) Services & Solutions jobsnearcanada.com Accenture

You Are:

A thought leader and an expert in the field of Data & Analytics, who can connect and advise senior clients to leverage your storytelling skills and strong data driven mindset with a focus on value driven use cases in Banking & Capital Markets. As a Data & AI leader, you will coach our up-and-coming leaders and help develop their careers, in addition to guiding our diverse multi-disciplinary workforces, on a day-to-day basis on solving our client’s data challenges.

As a Data & AI Senior Manager, you will leverage deep expertise in strategy development, value architecture, and operating model design to influence client agendas through actionable business insights. Your work will drive data-driven reinvention and cultural transformation.

You will partner with clients to make bold decisions on priority issues at the intersection of business, technology, and operations within complex data management landscapes. This includes:

• Applying industry knowledge to mature data management practices across people, processes, and technology.
• Guiding clients through large-scale AI-led change, from defining ambition and identifying opportunities to building investment cases and steering end-to-end execution.
• Providing insights on global, economic, technological, and social trends shaping the industry.

The Work:

• Lead end-to-end strategy development. Craft holistic data and AI strategies, including operating models, architecture frameworks, and multi-year transformation roadmaps.
• Design and drive AI transformation programs. Reimagine business and technology functions to accelerate value capture at a scale.
• Bring industry expertise in driving data & AI value driven use cases in Banking & Capital Markets
• Collaborate with senior leadership and C-level stakeholders to define and execute the client organizations’ data & AI strategy, aligning data & AI initiatives with overall business objectives.
• Prioritize AI use cases aligned to value potential and strategic objectives.
• Lead and mentor cross-functional teams. Collaborate across strategy, architecture, engineering, and delivery disciplines.
• Contribute to go-to-market activities, solutioning, proposal development, and capability building.
• Oversee the end-to-end delivery of complex and large data projects, from planning and resource allocation to execution and post-implementation support. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet Accenture’s highest quality standards.
• Keep abreast of the latest developments in data management, cloud computing, and big data technologies. Continuously explore and integrate cutting-edge tools and methodologies to maintain a competitive edge.
• Oversee and mentor a team of consultants and managers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement while delivering high-quality data solutions

Here’s What You Need:

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• A minimum of 12 years of experience in data & AI solutions, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership or management role, a proven track record of architecting and implementing large-scale data solutions on cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Deep technical and industry expertise in Generative AI, cloud computing, emerging data/AI platforms and trends and AI-driven use cases in Banking & Capital Markets
• Strong leadership and team management abilities, with a demonstrated ability to inspire, mentor, and grow high-performing teams. Experience in managing cross-functional teams and coordinating with stakeholders at various levels of the organization.
• Ability to translate business objectives into a clear data & AI strategy. Experience in driving data & AI initiatives that align with organizational goals and deliver measurable business value.
• Understanding of data governance frameworks and best practices. Experience in implementing and enforcing data quality, security, and compliance standards across large datasets.
• Excellent project and program delivery skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously. Strong organizational, time management, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Experience in stakeholder management and in presenting to senior leadership.
• A passion for staying up to date with the latest trends and advancements in data management, cloud computing, and big data technologies. Eagerness to continuously learn and adapt in a rapidly evolving field.
• Ability to travel and work within Canada.

Bonus Points if:

• Previous experience within the consulting industry
• A master’s or Ph.D. in Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field, with a focus on Generative AI, Agentic AI or cloud computing.
• Experience in sectors such as finance, healthcare, retail, or manufacturing, with an understanding of industry-specific data challenges and regulatory requirements.
• Relevant certifications in solution architecture or data governance

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