Director, AI Strategy

Ernst & Young; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm seeks an experienced consultant specializing in AI and digital strategies in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role involves collaborating with clients to optimize business performance through AI integration and leading digital transformation initiatives. Candidates should have over 10 years in management consulting, strong analytical and leadership skills, and a proven track record in digital project execution. A competitive remuneration package and a focus on continuous learning opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Support for flexible working

Career development opportunities

Continuous learning programs

Diverse and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in management consulting focused on operational performance improvement.
• Proven track record in managing digital transformation projects.
• Strong conceptual understanding of AI technologies and their business applications.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to identify AI value creation opportunities.
• Develop and implement AI strategies aligned with clients' goals.
• Advise on the integration of AI into existing digital ecosystems.
• Build strong client relationships as a trusted advisor.
• Lead teams to execute complex digital/AI transformation projects.

Skills

20+ years of experience in management consulting

Operational performance improvement

AI and digital strategy

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, Business or MBA

Job description

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to understand their business objectives and challenges and identify opportunities for leveraging AI and digital technologies to define value creation opportunities to deliver superior commercial and operational business performance.
• Develop and implement comprehensive AI strategies that align with clients' digital transformation goals and overall business strategy.
• Advise clients on the integration of AI technologies into their existing digital ecosystems to optimize processes, enhance decision-making, and create competitive advantages.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor in the realm of AI and digital strategy.
• Lead cross-functional teams to design digital/AI transformation roadmaps and execute complex digital/AI transformation projects

You will ideally have come from a commercial/operational strategy consulting environment and progressed into technology strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, Business or MBA.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in management consulting, with a focus on operational performance improvement, value creation, AI, digital strategy, emerging technology.
• Proven track record of developing the roadmap for and managing the execution of successful digital transformation projects.
• Strong conceptual understanding of AI technologies (e.g., GenAI, machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision) and their application in a business context and enterprise technology architecture.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and team collaboration abilities.
• Willingness to travel as required to meet client needs.

Benefits

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you'll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You'll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We'll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.