Industry & Function AI Decision Science Manager or Senior Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Analytics initiatives / programs
• Manage teams both onshore and offshore across Data Science & Machine Learning
• Understand and be able to bridge between business and technical domains (for both internal and external purpose)
• Engage with business and analytics stakeholders to build and maintain relationships
• Lead the sales process, originate, and lead sales solutioning for Data Science & Machine Learning related opportunities.
• Customize Data Science / Machine Learning / Artificial Intelligence / Analytics models and solutions for specific business problems within an industry or function.
• Collaborate across Accenture’s network and partner with strategy, consulting, and tech teams in the sales and delivery processes.
• Develop Data Science/Machine Learning / Artificial Intelligence talent within the organization.
• Identify AI use cases in an industry and/or function by understanding an organization’s goals and areas of need, developing the business case, determining ROI, and creating the transformation roadmap.
• Advise organization on adoption of responsible AI solutions and governance by training users on new processes, maintaining solutions, tracking results, and communicating the realized value.

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Data Science, Machine Learning, AI, or Advanced Analytics.

• 5+ years of experience building decision-based frameworks and models to drive insights.
• 5+ years of high value consulting experience or equivalent internal consulting experience.
• 5+ years of experience leading work streams and meeting deadlines.
• 5+ years of large-scale delivery experience with minimal help.
• Proven track record of delivering successful AI or data science projects and teams.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL.
• Experience with machine learning frameworks and libraries (e.g., Tensor Flow, PyTorch, scikit-learn).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with AI Native and cloud platforms (e.g., Open AI, Anthropic, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Knowledge of big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark).
• Knowledge of agent-based modeling, reinforcement learning, and autonomous systems is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Experience in sales and business development.
• Strong program management and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Driven and entrepreneurial: ability to originate and shape new deals, lead in client conversations, and go to market activities.
• Fluent in English (both spoken and written).
• Excellent leadership and people skills: proven ability to build effective teams and foster a collaborative and inclusive environment and proven ability to build strong client relationships.
• You have experience bringing innovative ideas to projects.
• Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.

Ability to travel up to 80%; travel as needed based on client expectations.

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