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

Ernst & Young; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Manager level AI and Data Strategist to lead a team in delivering enterprise-wide AI transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in AI strategy and team leadership, along with expertise in sectors like consumer products, healthcare, or energy. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact and shape the future of AI for clients.

Benefits

Career development programs

Flexible working hours

Comprehensive health benefits

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering enterprise-level AI strategies for Fortune 500 organizations.
• Deep expertise in at least two of consumer products, retail, healthcare, energy, or life sciences.
• Experience in designing operating models for data and AI functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of AI consultants to define AI strategies.
• Assess organizational AI maturity and create transformation roadmaps.
• Present recommendations to board-level audiences.

Skills

Team leadership

AI/ML strategy

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Strategic thinking

Education

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

Tools

AI governance frameworks

Cloud platforms

Modern data architectures

Job description

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 organizational readiness
• Lead solution development of high impact bid responses and proposal for AI led transformation
• Build and coach a team of AI strategy consultants and develop reusable assets
• In AI/ML strategy, data strategy, or digital transformation consulting
• Proven track record of delivering enterprise-level AI strategies for Fortune 500 or equivalent organizations
• 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 organizational 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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