Manager AI & Data

EY; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Holiday allowance

Annual bonus

Permanent contract

Hybrid work model

Laptop and phone private use

34 days annual leave

Mobility budget

Work abroad 20 days

Job summary

EY in Amsterdam seeks an AI & Data Manager to transform data into strategic business value. You will lead multidisciplinary teams and guide clients through AI-driven transformations, from vision to realization, ensuring governance and delivery excellence.

You’ll shape solutions across cloud and data platforms, with emphasis on GenAI and agentic AI, while mentoring colleagues and driving commercial success for EY’s AI & Data practice.

Qualifications

• A completed university degree in a relevant discipline, such as Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Econometrics, Computer Science, Business Analytics, Information Management or Engineering.
• A minimum of 5 years of working experience, including experience leading people working on data and AI solutions development or advisory.
• Experience with consulting, preferably technology consulting.
• Solid knowledge of AI, including GenAI and agentic AI approaches, and experience applying them in practice.
• Hands-on experience designing, developing and implementing data and AI solutions, including the cloud, data and technology foundations required to deploy and scale them.
• Excellent leadership skills and a commercial, results-driven mindset: you feel comfortable in client discussions and in leading and guiding technical teams.
• The ability to bridge business and IT stakeholders: you translate business needs into technical solutions and technical possibilities into business value.
• Excellent communication skills in English, and the ability to explain complex subjects clearly to different audiences.
• A proactive, collaborative mindset with a focus on organizational impact and value creation.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams in designing and delivering data and AI solutions that fit clients' technical and organizational context, on time and at high quality.
• Advise clients on change strategies and ensure adoption of AI-driven solutions.
• Drive and contribute to sales, pre-sales and business development: identify opportunities, develop propositions, lead the process, persuade clients, and build and maintain client relationships.
• Keep up with the latest developments in data and AI, including GenAI and agentic AI, and translate them into practical applications for clients.
• Mentor and coach colleagues, encourage knowledge sharing and contribute to the team's development.

Skills

Leadership

AI knowledge

GenAI

Agentic AI

Consulting experience

English communication

Education

University degree in Data Science/AI/CS/Engineering

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

Databricks

Snowflake

Microsoft AI stack

Job description

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

Your impact | About the role

Creating value from data and AI means understanding the business challenge and turning it into a solution that works. As an AI & Data Manager at EY, you combine strategic insight with technical expertise to help organizations develop and implement tomorrow’s data and AI solutions, including GenAI and agentic AI, from vision to realization.

You are a technical leader and advisor at the intersection of technology and business, inspiring clients and steering multidisciplinary teams. As a manager, you also take responsibility for project management and governance, and play a crucial role in designing and realizing innovative technology solutions with impact.

Your new job | About your main responsibilities

Depending on the project, you will:

• Lead multidisciplinary teams in designing and delivering data and AI solutions that fit our clients’ technical and organizational context, on time and at high quality.
• Advise our clients on change strategies and ensure the adoption of AI-driven solutions.
• Drive and contribute to sales, pre-sales and business development: identify opportunities, develop propositions, lead the process, persuade clients, and build and maintain client relationships.
• Keep up with the latest developments in data and AI, including GenAI and agentic AI, and translate them into practical applications for clients.
• Mentor and coach colleagues, encourage knowledge sharing and contribute to the team’s continued development.

Your new team | About your colleagues

Within EY AI & Data, we help organizations turn data into insights, build AI applications and establish the platforms and governance needed to use them effectively.

You will join a team of around 60 colleagues and work alongside consultants specializing in data analytics, data science, data engineering, AI and other areas of technology. These multidisciplinary teams give you the opportunity to learn from different perspectives while developing your own expertise.

Our Amsterdam office is located near the Zuidas, a vibrant business district home to many companies. In our Cross Towers, we welcome up to 1,500 people every day. For a breathtaking view of the city, head to the 22nd floor. Collaboration takes on a new meaning in our Wavespace, a high-tech environment that connects clients and colleagues virtually across the globe.

Your skills and strengths | About your unique contribution

You bring:

• A completed university degree in a relevant discipline, such as Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Econometrics, Computer Science, Business Analytics, Information Management or Engineering.
• A minimum of 5 years of working experience, including experience leading people working on data and AI solutions development or advisory.
• Experience with consulting, preferably technology consulting.
• Solid knowledge of AI, including GenAI and agentic AI approaches, and experience applying them in practice.
• Hands-on experience designing, developing and implementing data and AI solutions, including the cloud, data and technology foundations required to deploy and scale them.
• Excellent leadership skills and a commercial, results-driven mindset: you feel comfortable in client discussions and in leading and guiding technical teams.
• The ability to bridge business and IT stakeholders: you translate business needs into technical solutions and technical possibilities into business value.
• Excellent communication skills in English, and the ability to explain complex subjects clearly to different audiences.
• A proactive, collaborative mindset with a focus on organizational impact and value creation.

Ideally, you also have

• Experience in the financial sector and/or the public sector.
• Hands-on experience with at least one cloud platform (Azure, AWS or GCP) and with data and AI platforms such as Databricks, Snowflake or Microsoft's data and AI stack.
• Knowledge of relevant compliance requirements and regulations (e.g., EU AI Act, GDPR).
• Relevant certifications or skills in analytics and AI (e.g., Databricks ML Engineer, Azure AI Engineer).
• A valid work visa or other form of authorization to work in the Netherlands.

What we offer | About your benefits and work enjoyment

• A salary that reflects your role and responsibilities, based on your experience and qualifications. Plus a solid pension plan for your future. On top of your salary, you'll receive holiday allowance and an annual bonus based on results and your development.
• A permanent contract, typically for 40 hours per week. A 32- or 36-hour contract may also be possible.
• A laptop and phone you can also use privately, along with a monthly internet allowance.
• 34 days of annual leave to relax and recharge.
• A mobility budget that lets you choose how you travel. Opt for a lease car, a discounted public transport subscription or arrange your journeys easily through our app.
• A healthy work-life balance, supported by hybrid working. Whether you’re working at the office, at a client’s location or from home, we’ll help you stay connected and provide a well-equipped home workspace.
• The opportunity to work from abroad for 20 working days per year.
• The option to swap three national public holidays for other holidays that matter to you.
• Room to grow, both personally and professionally. Whether you want to deepen your expertise, develop as a person or strengthen your leadership skills, you’ll have access to a wide range of training and learning opportunities.
• Support for your wellbeing, including access to OpenUp for you and your family. You can speak with psychologists and lifestyle experts within 36 hours and join sessions on a range of wellbeing topics.
• A strong focus on teamwork, with internal networks and plenty of opportunities to join social activities. Because a welcoming atmosphere and good relationships with colleagues make work more enjoyable.

All of this in an environment where integrity, inclusivity and respect are at the heart of everything we do. We want you to feel free to be yourself and have every opportunity to become the best version of yourself.

Research shows that women are less likely to apply when they do not meet every criterion. Please feel free to apply even if you do not meet all requirements.

EY | Building a better working world

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.

Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients.