S&C Global Network - AI - Public Services- Senior Manager

Accenture in India

Kolkata Metropolitan Area

On-site

INR 4,500,000 - 7,000,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Accenture in India is seeking a Senior Manager – Data & AI to lead complex, high-impact client engagements across Mumbai, Gurgaon, and Bangalore. This leadership role focuses on data engineering, analytics, and AI transformation, guiding teams and partnering with senior stakeholders to deliver business value.

The position requires 8–10 years of experience in data, analytics, and AI programs, with strong client-facing and delivery capabilities.

Responsibilities

Act as the primary engagement leader for Data & AI projects across multiple clients
Build and maintain trusted executive-level client relationships
Understand business challenges and translate them into data-driven solutions
Lead pre-sales discussions, solution design, scoping and proposal creation
Oversee end-to-end delivery of complex Data, Analytics & AI programmes
Manage cross-functional data teams (data engineers, data scientists, analysts, architects)
Ensure delivery quality, scope adherence, timelines, and budget
Establish data governance, delivery frameworks, and operational excellence practices
Develop data modernization, cloud analytics, MLOps and AI adoption strategies
Guide team on data engineering, analytics, AI, ML, and Generative AI best practices
Review architectures, models, pipelines and solutions for quality and scalability
Drive innovation and adoption of emerging AI and GenAI capabilities
Mentor and coach project managers and technical teams
Lead talent development, workforce planning, and capability building
Foster a high-performance, collaborative culture
Identify new opportunities within existing accounts
Support organization-wide Data & AI GTM initiatives
Represent the company in thought leadership, events, and client workshops

Job description

Location: Mumbai, Gurgaon, Bangalore

Department: AI & Data in Growth Networks

Experience: 8-10 years

Role Overview We are seeking a seasoned

Job Title: Senior Manager – Data & AI

Location: Mumbai, Gurgaon, Bangalore

Department: AI & Data in Growth Networks

Experience: 8-10 years

Role Overview We are seeking a seasoned Senior Manager – Data & AI to lead complex, high-impact client engagements and deliver data-driven transformation programs. This individual will work closely with senior client stakeholders, manage project teams, and drive business value through innovative application of data engineering, analytics, and AI technologies. This is a strategic, client-facing leadership role requiring strong technical understanding, delivery excellence, stakeholder management, and business consulting experience.

Key Responsibilities

Client & Engagement Leadership

Act as the primary engagement leader for Data & AI projects across multiple clients
Build and maintain trusted executive-level client relationships
Understand business challenges and translate them into data-driven solutions
Lead pre-sales discussions, solution design, scoping and proposal creation

Project Delivery & Execution

Oversee end-to-end delivery of complex Data, Analytics & AI programmes
Manage cross-functional data teams (data engineers, data scientists, analysts, architects)
Ensure delivery quality, scope adherence, timelines, and budget
Establish data governance, delivery frameworks, and operational excellence practices

Technical & Strategic Leadership

Develop data modernization, cloud analytics, MLOps and AI adoption strategies
Guide team on data engineering, analytics, AI, ML, and Generative AI best practices
Review architectures, models, pipelines and solutions for quality and scalability
Drive innovation and adoption of emerging AI and GenAI capabilities

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