Tech S And T-AI-ML Manager-GDSN02

EY; Chennai District; On-site; INR 3,800,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

EY is seeking a Manager – AI/ML to lead AI/ML and Generative AI consulting engagements, driving enterprise AI transformation and end-to-end delivery across industries.

The candidate will combine deep technical expertise with leadership, stakeholder management, and solution strategy, mentoring teams of data scientists, ML engineers, and architects while shaping governance, risk, and value realization for clients.

Qualifications

• 7–12 years of IT experience with AI/ML, analytics, and digital transformation.
• Experience leading large-scale AI/ML transformation initiatives.
• Proven expertise in AI, Generative AI, LLMs, and AI governance.
• Strong executive communication and consulting skills.
• Experience with cloud AI platforms (Azure/AWS/Google Cloud).
• Experience with cross-functional teams and multiple engagements.
• Knowledge of Responsible AI, security, privacy, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI strategy, assessment, and transformation engagements for enterprise clients.
• Define AI vision, roadmaps, and operating models aligned with business goals.
• Manage end-to-end AI/ML and GenAI programs from discovery to value realization.
• Design scalable AI architectures including ML platforms and GenAI ecosystems.
• Support business development with proposals, estimates, and client demos.
• Mentor team members and promote best practices in AI engineering and MLOps.

Skills

Artificial Intelligence & ML

Generative AI & LLMs

AI Agent frameworks

Data Science & Analytics

Cloud AI Platforms

MLOps & AI Governance

Executive Communication

Estimation & Solutioning

Tools

Azure AI Foundry

Azure OpenAI

Copilot technologies

GenAI platforms

Job description

Job Description:

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Job Title:

Manager – AI/ML

Experience:

7–12 Years

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Manager to lead AI/ML and Generative AI consulting engagements, drive enterprise AI transformation programs, and manage end-to-end delivery of AI solutions. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise with leadership, stakeholder management, business development, and solution strategy capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead AI strategy, assessment, and transformation engagements for enterprise clients across multiple industries.
• Define AI vision, adoption roadmaps, governance frameworks, and operating models aligned with business objectives.
• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of AI/ML and Generative AI programs, from discovery and use-case identification through implementation and value realization.
• Provide leadership in designing scalable AI architectures including machine learning platforms, GenAI ecosystems, AI Agents, and enterprise knowledge solutions.
• Drive AI modernization initiatives involving analytics transformation, intelligent automation, copilots, and domain-specific AI applications.
• Manage delivery teams comprising data scientists, ML engineers, AI engineers, architects, and developers.
• Act as a trusted advisor to client leadership by presenting AI strategies, business cases, operating models, and transformation roadmaps.
• Ensure solution quality, governance compliance, risk management, and successful program execution.
• Support business development activities including proposal creation, solution estimation, client presentations, and AI capability demonstrations.
• Mentor team members and establish best practices across AI engineering, MLOps, Responsible AI, and solution delivery.

Required Skills & Experience

• 7–12 years of overall IT experience with significant experience in AI/ML, Generative AI, analytics, and digital transformation programs.
• Proven experience leading large-scale AI/ML transformation initiatives and enterprise AI/ML solution deployments.
• Strong expertise in:
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs)
• AI Agent frameworks and autonomous workflows
• Data Science, Advanced Analytics, and Predictive Modeling
• Cloud AI platforms such as Azure AI, AWS AI, or Google Cloud AI
• MLOps, AI governance, and production AI operations
• Demonstrated experience in AI strategy, assessment methodologies, and transformation planning.
• Experience managing cross-functional technical teams and delivering multiple concurrent engagements.
• Strong understanding of Responsible AI, model governance, security, privacy, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to translate business challenges into AI-driven solutions with measurable business outcomes.
• Excellent executive-level communication, stakeholder management, and consulting skills.
• Strong experience in estimation, solutioning, account growth, and practice development initiatives.

Good to Have

• Advanced certifications in AI, Data Science, Cloud AI, or Enterprise Architecture.
• Experience with Azure AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI, Copilot technologies, and enterprise GenAI platforms.
• Exposure to industry-specific AI transformation programs
• Thought leadership through whitepapers, accelerators, reusable assets, AI frameworks, or innovation initiatives.

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