Enterprise AI Value Strategy Senior Manager - Utilities

Accenture PLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 141,000 - 311,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Accenture is seeking an AI & Data Strategy Senior Manager in Washington, DC to shape vision, build client relationships, and craft AI and data roadmaps that unlock growth.

You will lead strategies around data assets, Responsible AI, and platform architecture, translating business needs into scalable tech results.

Requirements include 7+ years in AI/data strategy or consulting, a Bachelor's degree, and willingness to travel up to 80%.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in AI and data strategy or related consulting experience.
• Experience defining data strategy, roadmaps, and governance.
• Proven ability to lead large-scale data/AI transformations.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; travel up to 80% may be required.

Responsibilities

• Shape vision and opportunities for AI, GenAI, and data-led reinvention.
• Build client credibility as a trusted advisor on AI adoption.
• Define and structure an organization's AI and data strategy and assets.
• Assess maturity of AI/data strategy, operating model, and data foundation.
• Develop building blocks for an AI-first organization and platform blueprint.
• Create business cases, roadmaps, and revenue/cost optimization plans.
• Infuse Responsible AI across vision, roadmap, and ecosystem partnerships.
• Identify people, processes, and technologies to operationalize AI solutions.
• Create strategy for AI-first products and commercialization opportunities.

Skills

AI Strategy

Data Strategy

Talent Strategy

Value Case

Data Management

Data Analysis

Roadmap

Requirements Gathering

Responsible AI

Tech Transformation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

We Are:

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world\u2019s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world\u2019s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com.

You Are:

Our AI and Data Strategy practitioners work to create and execute an organizations business strategy for AI and Data transformation including: defining a compelling industry vision, creating value models, architecting a client\u2019s talent strategy, ecosystem partnership approaches, creating scalable operating, and envisioning best-in-class business/technology architecture & roadmaps.

We use scaled agile disciplines to transform around iterative approach sequencing use cases focused on critical data elements aligned to data product and platform feature development.

The Work:

As an AI & Data Strategy Senior Manager, you will:

• Shape vision and create opportunities for AI, GenAI and data led business reinvention.




• Build client relationships and credibility as a trusted advisor on how to infuse AI, GenAI and data into the business processes or functions




• Define and structure an organization\u2019s AI and data strategy to build and optimize data assets, AI technologies for growth & competitive advantages.




• Assess maturity of an organization\u2019s AI and Data strategy, talent, operating model, ways of working and data foundation




• Define building blocks required to convert to an AI-first organization, including technology and AI platform blueprint, data strategy and future-ready operating model.




• Create the business case, investment profile and roadmap to deliver on the strategy (including revenue upside as well as cost-takeout opportunities).




• Infuse Responsible AI in vision and roadmap, develop plan for leveraging ecosystem partners, and define operating model to foster a culture of innovation and experimentation.




• Identify people, processes, and technologies to develop and operationalize AI solutions.




• Create strategy for AI-first products and develop commercialization opportunities.

Ability to travel up to 80%; travel as needed based on client expectations.

Here’s What You Need:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience and demonstrated skills within the AI and Data Strategy space including (but not limited to): Enterprise & Function-Specific Data Strategy, Talent Strategy, Value Case Development, Data Management, Data Analysis, Data Management, Client Assessments, Roadmap, Requirements Gathering, Responsible AI, and/or leading tech driven transformations




• Minimum of 7 years of high value consulting experience or equivalent internal consulting experience




• Minimum of 7 years of experience leading workstreams and meeting deadlines




• Minimum of 7 years of large-scale delivery experience




• Minimum of 1 year of experience serving utilities clients (electric, gas, or water) or in a utilities finance, controllership, or regulatory function.




• Bachelor\u2019s degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years\u2019 work experience). If Associate\u2019s Degree, must have equivalent minimum 6-year work experience

Bonus Points if:

• You have a Master\u2019s degree in a relevant field

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.

We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 08/28/2026.

Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off.

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