(Senior) Manager – Data & AI Advisory Austria (m/w/d)

Avanade Inc.; Wien; On-site; PEN 416,000 - 624,000; Full time

Job summary

Avanade Inc. is seeking a Manager in Data & AI Advisory to lead strategic engagements and help clients unlock the full potential of data and artificial intelligence.

You will act as a trusted advisor at the executive level, shaping data-driven transformation strategies and connecting advanced analytics and AI capabilities to measurable business outcomes. You will design innovative frameworks and offerings that strengthen our advisory practice and set industry benchmarks.

Responsibilities

• Client Value: Identify client challenges and shape pragmatic data & AI solutions that deliver clear business impact.
• Strategic Advisory: Guide senior stakeholders in defining data strategy, data management, and AI roadmaps aligned with business goals.
• Solution Architecture: Bridge advisory and technology by understanding data/AI architectures and partnering with technical experts to design future‑ready solutions.
• Governance & Compliance: Advise on data governance, AI governance, and responsible AI to ensure trust and compliance.
• Offering Development: Build and enhance advisory methodologies, services, and accelerators for data & AI engagements.
• Thought Leadership: Contribute to industry insights and best practices on data-driven transformation.
• Mentorship: Develop junior team members and foster a culture of innovation and excellence.

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Manager in Data & AI Advisory to lead strategic engagements and help clients unlock the full potential of data and artificial intelligence. Come join usIn this role, you will act as a trusted advisor at the executive level, shaping data-driven transformation strategies and connecting advanced analytics and AI capabilities to measurable business outcomes. Beyond client delivery, you will design innovative frameworks and offerings that strengthen our advisory practice and set industry benchmarks. Together we do what matters. What you’ll do:Client Value: Identify client challenges and shape pragmatic data & AI solutions that deliver clear business impact.Strategic Advisory: Guide senior stakeholders in defining data strategy, data management, and AI roadmaps aligned with business goals.Solution Architecture: Bridge advisory and technology by understanding data/AI architectures and partnering with technical experts to design future‑ready solutions.Governance & Compliance: Advise on data governance, AI governance, and responsible AI to ensure trust and compliance.Offering Development: Build and enhance advisory methodologies, services, and accelerators for data & AI engagements.Thought Leadership: Contribute to industry insights and best practices on data-driven transformation.Mentorship: Develop junior team members and foster a culture of innovation and excellence.About you:Strategic yet pragmatic thinker with entrepreneurial drive and consultative approach.Passion for shaping technology-driven business transformation.People first approachEnjoy your career:Opportunity to work for Microsoft’s Global Alliance Partner of the Year (14 years in a row), with exceptional development and training (minimum 80 hours per year for training and paid certifications) Real-time access to technical and skilled resources globally Dedicated career advisor to encourage your growth Find out more about some of our benefits here.A great place to work As you bring your skills and abilities to Avanade, you’ll get distinctive experiences, limitless learning, and ambitious growth in return. As we continue to build our diverse and inclusive culture, we become even more innovative and creative, helping us better serve our clients and communities. You’ll join a community of smart, supportive collaborators to lift, mentor, and guide you, and to lean on your expertise. You get a company purpose-built for business-critical, leading-edge technology solutions, committed to improving the way humans work, interact, and live. It’s all here, so take a closer look! We work hard to provide an inclusive, diverse culture with a deep sense of belonging for all our employees. Visit our Inclusion & Diversity page.

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