Data & AI Advisory Associate Manager

Accenture; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,614 - 93,676; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Song seeks a Data & AI Advisory Associate Manager to guide clients through strategy, roadmap, and business case work underpinning data and AI investments. You will lead advisory streams, liaise between business and technical teams, and drive delivery across multiple workstreams.

You will mentor a team, help shape proposals, and translate strategic vision into execution while ensuring alignment with senior stakeholders. This role sits within a dynamic, fast-paced consulting environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in consulting, strategy, or advisory roles.
• Demonstrated experience advising on data and AI strategy, roadmaps, and business cases.
• Proficiency in SQL and visualization tools to deliver insights.
• Experience supporting business development, including proposals and client presentations.
• Strong executive communication skills with a track record of presenting to senior stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and workstreams.
• Experience mentoring a small team and overseeing workload & quality of deliverables.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Lead advisory workstreams for Data & AI engagements, shaping strategy, roadmaps, and business cases.
• Act as a trusted advisor between business stakeholders and technical teams to align solutions with business objectives.
• Support business development by contributing to proposals and client presentations.
• Shape conceptual frameworks and solution directions, weighing build vs. buy and responsible AI considerations.
• Define KPIs and governance structures to track value realization and post-deployment optimization.
• Oversee day-to-day delivery across one or more workstreams with cross-functional teams.
• Translate complex data concepts into executive narratives to secure leadership buy-in.
• Provide mentorship to consultants and analysts and contribute to practice development.

Skills

SQL

Data visualization

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Mentoring

Proposals / business cases

Business development support

Client presentations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in STEM (preferred)

Tools

PowerBI

Looker

Tableau

CDPs

DMPs

Job description

WHO WE ARE:

Accenture Song accelerates growth and value for our clients through sustained customer relevance. Our capabilities span ideation to execution: growth, product and experience design; technology and experience platforms; creative, media and marketing strategy; and campaign, content, and channel orchestration. With strong client relationships and deep industry expertise, we help our clients operate at the speed of life through the unlimited potential of imagination, technology, and intelligence. Visit us at: Accenture Song

There will never be a typical day at Accenture Song, but that's why people love it here. The opportunities to make a difference while working on exciting client initiatives are limitless in this ever-changing space.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Are you passionate about shaping how organizations use data and AI to drive strategic advantage? We are seeking a Data & AI Advisory Associate Manager to guide clients through the strategy, roadmap, and business case work that underpins their data and AI investments.

This role sits at the intersection of business and technical teams, translating strategic vision into actionable direction for delivery teams to execute against. You will lead advisory workstreams, support business development, and manage day-to-day engagement execution — bringing structure, clarity, and executive-ready thinking to complex data and AI initiatives. If you enjoy shaping strategy as much as seeing it through to delivery, we want to hear from you.

The Work:

• Lead advisory workstreams for Data & AI engagements, partnering with client and internal stakeholders to shape strategy, roadmaps, and business cases.

• Act as a trusted advisor and connective tissue between business stakeholders and technical delivery teams, ensuring solutions stay grounded in business objectives.

• Support business development by contributing to proposals, points of view, and client presentations that help secure new Data & AI initiatives.

• Shape conceptual frameworks and solution direction that illustrate compelling Data & AI strategies, weighing build vs. buy trade-offs and responsible AI considerations.

• Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and governance structures to track value realization and guide post-deployment optimization.

• Oversee day-to-day delivery execution across one or more workstreams, coordinating cross-functional teams including data science, engineering, and product.

• Translate complex data and AI concepts into clear, compelling narratives for executive audiences, helping secure leadership alignment and buy-in.

• Provide mentorship and guidance to consultants and analysts, contributing to practice development and knowledge sharing.

Here's What You'll Need:

• 4+ years of experience in consulting, strategy, or advisory roles, with a focus on shaping Data & AI strategy across both business and technical domains.

• Demonstrated experience advising on data and AI strategy, roadmaps, and business cases, with the ability to translate fluently between business and technical stakeholders.

• Proficiency in SQL and visualization tools to deliver insights that inform strategic recommendations.

• Experience supporting business development, including contributing to proposals and presenting to clients to help secure new opportunities.

• Strong executive communication skills and presence, with a track record of presenting to senior stakeholders and managing alignment throughout an engagement.

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and workstreams (e.g., design, data science, engineering, product) through delivery execution.

• Experience managing and mentoring a small team, overseeing workload distribution, quality of deliverables, and day-to-day performance.

• Experience contributing to internal practice development, knowledge sharing, and credentialing.

• A miniumum of a high school diploma or GED is required for this position

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have):

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) preferred.

• Experience in consulting or related business services.

• Experience presenting at industry conferences or contributing to publications in customer analytics, data, or AI.

• Familiarity with Customer Data Platforms (CDPs), Data Management Platforms (DMPs), and customer analytics tools.

• Exposure to AI tools and solutions (e.g., OpenAI, LangChain, etc.) sufficient to advise on feasibility and design trade-offs, even if not directly building them.

• Relevant certifications in Data & AI services (e.g., Azure, GCP, AWS, Databricks) are a plus.

• Program management certifications (e.g., PMP, CSM, SAFe) are beneficial.

• Experience with business & analytics platforms such as PowerBI, Looker, and Tableau.

• Exposure to digital analytics implementation, including tagging for web, paid media, and third-party applications.

• Understanding of data science concepts like NLP, deep learning, and computer vision, and how they apply in real-world projects.

Information on benefits is here.

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation, based on full-time employment, for roles that may be hired as set forth below. The recruiting efforts for this position are intended to fill a brand new position. The base pay range shown below is intended as a guideline to reflect the majority of offers for this role. It does not represent a maximum limit — in some cases, actual compensation may exceed the range where appropriate.

Role Location Hourly Salary Range British Columbia/Ontario/New Brunswick $43.68 to $67.72