Director of AI Strategy & Data Engineering

PwC; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 134,000 - 349,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Holiday pay

Vacation

Personal and family sick leave

Job summary

PwC's AI Engineering team within the Digital Assurance & Technology group seeks a Director to design and deliver AI/ML solutions that turn data into actionable client insights. You will set strategic direction, oversee multiple workstreams, shape client relationships, and sponsor reusable evaluation tools and pipelines.

You will combine data engineering, model development, software implementation, and stakeholder communication to drive scalable, responsible AI across complex engagements.

Qualifications

• At least a Bachelor's degree.
• At least 8 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Translating business goals into AI and data engineering solutions for client engagements.
• Leading the design and deployment of machine learning models, data pipelines, and scalable AI platforms.
• Setting portfolio-wide evaluation strategy and quality standards for AI-system behavior, performance, robustness, bias, explainability, and failure modes.
• Establishing review standards for technical controls and evidence, confirming that findings, limitations, and recommendations are clear and defensible.
• Sponsoring reusable evaluation tools, automated testing, reference datasets, monitoring capabilities, and evidence workflows across engagements.
• Guiding data wrangling, feature development, model training, and performance tuning across multiple use cases.
• Evaluating data quality, model outputs, and platform integration points to support reliable solution delivery.
• Advising clients on AI strategy, use case prioritization, and technology choices aligned to business needs.
• Developing new ideas and technical approaches that advance AI capability across teams and engagements.
• Coaching practitioners on AI implementation methods, analytical problem solving, and modern development practices.
• Identifying opportunities to expand AI offerings and strengthen client relationships through credible delivery.
• Adhering to firm technical standards, independence requirements, and professional conduct expectations.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience

Job description

PwC's AI Engineering team within the Digital Assurance & Technology group seeks a Director to design and deliver AI/ML solutions that turn data into actionable client insights. You will set strategic direction, oversee multiple workstreams, shape client relationships, and sponsor reusable evaluation tools and pipelines.

You will combine data engineering, model development, software implementation, and stakeholder communication to drive scalable, responsible AI across complex engagements.