Data & AI Advisory Lead (Austria)

Avanade Inc.; Wien; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & certifications (80+ hours/€

Global resources access

Career advisor

Job summary

Avanade Inc. is seeking an experienced Manager in Data & AI Advisory to lead strategic engagements and help clients unlock the full potential of data and artificial intelligence.

In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor at the executive level, shaping data-driven transformation strategies, designing frameworks, mentoring junior colleagues, and contributing to industry benchmarks as you strengthen our advisory practice.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in data and AI delivering data strategy and AI-driven transformation with measurable business outcomes.
• Strong background in data management, analytics, and AI technologies.

Responsibilities

• Identify client challenges and shape pragmatic data & AI solutions that deliver clear business impact.
• Guide senior stakeholders in defining data strategy, data governance, and AI roadmaps.
• Bridge advisory and technology by understanding data/AI architectures and partnering with technical experts to design future‑ready solutions.
• Advise on data governance, AI governance, and responsible AI to ensure trust and compliance.
• Build and enhance advisory methodologies, services, and accelerators for data & AI engagements.
• Contribute to industry insights and best practices on data-driven transformation.
• Develop junior team members and foster a culture of innovation and excellence.

Skills

Data & AI strategy

Advisory / consulting

Data management

Analytics

AI technologies

Executive level communication

Stakeholder leadership

German (C1) & English

Education

University degree in Data Science / CS / Business

Job description

Avanade Inc. is seeking an experienced Manager in Data & AI Advisory to lead strategic engagements and help clients unlock the full potential of data and artificial intelligence.

In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor at the executive level, shaping data-driven transformation strategies, designing frameworks, mentoring junior colleagues, and contributing to industry benchmarks as you strengthen our advisory practice.