Data Lead/AI Lead
Data Strategy and Management:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive data strategy for the PPS project, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Oversee data architecture, governance, and quality to ensure data integrity and accessibility.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify data requirements and opportunities for optimization.
AI Solution Development:
- Lead the design, development, and deployment of AI and machine learning models to solve complex business problems.
- Identify opportunities to leverage AI for automation, predictive analytics, and decision-making.
- Ensure AI solutions are ethical, scalable, and aligned with Accenture’s Responsible AI principles.
Team Leadership and Collaboration:
- Manage and mentor a team of data scientists, engineers, and analysts to deliver high-quality solutions.
- Foster collaboration between technical teams, business stakeholders, and clients to ensure successful project delivery.
- Act as a thought leader in data and AI, providing guidance and expertise to the team and stakeholders.
Innovation and Continuous Improvement:
- Stay updated on the latest trends and advancements in data and AI technologies.
- Drive innovation by identifying and implementing cutting-edge tools and methodologies.
- Continuously evaluate and improve existing data and AI processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Work closely with clients and stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into actionable data and AI strategies.
- Present insights, recommendations, and project updates to senior leadership and clients.
- Ensure alignment between project deliverables and client expectations.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
- years of experience in data and AI leadership roles, preferably within the PPS domain.
- Strong expertise in data architecture, machine learning, and AI technologies (e.g., Python, TensorFlow, Azure AI, etc.).
- Proven experience in managing end-to-end data and AI projects, from strategy to implementation.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP) and big data technologies.
- Knowledge of Accenture’s Responsible AI principles and ethical AI practices is a plus.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience in the Products and Platforms Services (PPS) domain.
- Certifications in AI, data science, or cloud platforms (e.g., Azure AI Engineer, AWS Certified Machine Learning).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a global team driving innovation in data and AI.
- Work on cutting-edge projects that make a real impact.
- Access to world-class training and development opportunities.
- Collaborate with industry leaders and experts in the PPS domain.
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