Data Science & AI Manager: Lead AI Solutions & Teams

EY UK; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

EY is seeking a Manager in Data Science & AI to lead multidisciplinary teams through the lifecycle of analytics and AI solutions. The role involves collaborating with senior stakeholders, translating complex problems into actionable use cases, and ensuring production-grade, secure AI deployments.

The successful candidate will drive delivery, maintain client relationships, and contribute to the growth of EY's Belfast/Derry capability, fostering innovation and responsible AI practices.

Qualifications

• Completed degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience.
• Significant experience delivering data science, machine learning or AI solutions.
• Proven experience leading complex projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of the analytical lifecycle and practical proficiency in Python and SQL.
• Experience with cloud-based data and AI services and moving solutions into production.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Experience coaching and developing others, together with the energy to support growth of the team.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI & Machine learning engagements from problem definition through development and implementation, ensuring that each solution addresses a clear business need.
• Work with senior client stakeholders to turn complex challenges into practical analytical use cases and explain the proposed approach in clear business language.
• Provide technical direction across machine learning and generative AI, helping teams build solutions that are scalable, robust and maintainable.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to move solutions from experimentation into production, with appropriate consideration of security and responsible AI.
• Manage delivery plans, budgets, resources and risks while maintaining strong client relationships and high-quality outcomes.
• Draw on knowledge and experience to create innovative insights adding value to clients and society.
• Champion operational efficiency improvements on projects and internal initiatives and drive projects to completion with high quality.

Skills

Data science

Machine learning

AI solutions

Python

SQL

Cloud platforms

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience

Tools

Python

SQL

Cloud services

Job description

EY is seeking a Manager in Data Science & AI to lead multidisciplinary teams through the lifecycle of analytics and AI solutions. The role involves collaborating with senior stakeholders, translating complex problems into actionable use cases, and ensuring production-grade, secure AI deployments.

The successful candidate will drive delivery, maintain client relationships, and contribute to the growth of EY's Belfast/Derry capability, fostering innovation and responsible AI practices.