Senior Manager, AI & Data, Data Strategist, TC UKI

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm seeks a Senior Manager, AI & Data Strategist in Manchester to lead AI transformation initiatives. The role involves guiding teams in developing tailored AI strategies for diverse industries, ensuring alignment with business needs, and communicating complex AI concepts effectively. Strong leadership in AI/ML and industry-specific experience is essential for driving success and innovation.

Qualifications

• Experience in AI/ML strategy, data strategy, or digital transformation consulting.
• Proven track record of delivering enterprise-level AI strategies.
• Deep expertise in consumer products, retail, healthcare, energy, or life sciences.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of AI consultants to define data strategies.
• Analyze industry-specific value chain to identify AI use cases.
• Create tailored roadmaps for AI transformation.

Skills

AI/ML strategy

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication and presentation

Strategic thinking

Education

MBA or advanced degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or Engineering

Tools

Cloud platforms

AI governance frameworks

Job description

Senior Manager, AI & Data, Data Strategist, TC UKI

Location: Manchester

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Requisition ID: 1657221

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AI and Data Strategist

Grade: Senior Manager

Position Overview

We are seeking an exceptional Senior Manager level AI and Data Strategist to lead a team, shape and deliver enterprise-wide AI transformation initiatives for clients across multiple industry sectors. This role demands a strategic business technologist who can translate AI capabilities into tangible business value while designing the organizational frameworks needed to become an AI-first enterprise.

Your impact

• Lead a team of AI consultants and architects to define comprehensive AI and data strategies tailored to client organizations across consumer products, retail, health, energy, and life sciences sectors
• Lead the in-depth analysis of industry-specific value chain and identify a portfolio of high impact AI use cases, to drive revenue growth, operational efficiency, and competitive differentiation
• Assess organizational AI maturity and create tailored roadmaps for transformation including operating models, organisational structure and capabilities required to deliver the strategy
• Direct the definition of high-level business and technology architectures that enable scalable AI deployment
• Lead cross-functional workshops and design sessions with senior stakeholder to influence and align diverse stakeholder groups around a unified AI vision
• Present complex AI concepts and recommendations to board‑level audiences
• Prioritize AI initiatives based on strategic value, feasibility, and organisational readiness
• Lead solution development of high impact bid responses and proposals for AI led transformation
• Build and coach a team of AI strategy consultants and develop reusable assets

Experience

• In AI/ML strategy, data strategy, or digital transformation consulting
• Proven track record of delivering enterprise-level AI strategies for Fortune 500 or equivalent organisations
• Strong team leadership and coaching skills
• Deep expertise in at least two of the following industries: consumer products, retail, healthcare, energy, or life sciences
• Experience in designing operating models and organisational structures for data and AI functions
• Strong understanding of AI/ML technologies, including generative AI, predictive analytics, computer vision, and NLP
• Knowledge of modern data architectures, cloud platforms, and AI infrastructure
• Familiarity with AI governance frameworks, model risk management, and regulatory requirements
• Strategic thinking with demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts into business language
• Proven communication and presentation skills
• Proven stakeholder management skills with excellent facilitation and workshop design capabilities

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or advanced degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field
• Certification in relevant areas (e.g., cloud platforms, data governance, AI ethics)
• Experience with Big 4 consulting methodologies and framework
• Continuous learning mindset to stay ahead of rapidly evolving AI landscape

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