Accenture Federal Services The Data & AI Strategy Senior Manager leads a cross-functional team to deliver strategic Data & AI solutions for clients across various industries. This role involves managing client engagements, providing SME insights, and driving innovation through collaboration with AI labs and studios.
Responsibilities
Lead a Team: Manage and mentor a cross-functional team, fostering a collaborative and high performance environment that encourages professional development and excellence in client delivery.
Engage with Clients: Collaborate with clients to understand their business challenges and identify how Data & AI can drive strategic value across various industries, sectors, and functions.
Manage Deliverables: Oversee client contractual deliverables at a project or workstream level, ensuring that all commitments are met on time and to the highest quality standards.
Serve as an SME: Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in various client engagements, providing insights and strategic recommendations based on Data & AI industry best practices.
Develop Strategic Insights: Utilize your knowledge and understanding of industry trends and methodologies to provide strategic recommendations that align with clients’ business objectives and enhance their competitive advantage.
Facilitate Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders, including C-suite executives, to effectively communicate the value of Data & AI initiatives and drive alignment on strategic priorities.
Leverage Accenture Methods: Apply established frameworks and strategic methodologies to assess client needs, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop actionable plans for Data & AI implementation.
Drive Innovation: Partner with our global and regional AI labs and studios, collaborating with cross-functional teams to discover innovative solutions and push the boundaries of what is possible with Data & AI.
Represent Accenture: Represent Accenture at various internal, industry, and client events, showcasing our expertise in Data & AI.
Craft Compelling Narratives: Develop engaging presentations and board papers that articulate complex insights in a clear and compelling manner, guiding senior client leadership in decision-making.
Conduct Data Analysis: Analyse data sets to derive meaningful insights that support strategic decision-making for clients, utilizing data visualisation tools and techniques to present findings effectively.
Lead Impactful Discussions: Facilitate workshops and discussions with clients to explore innovative use cases for Data & AI, fostering collaborative ideation and problem-solving.
Qualification
Be a Team PlayerExperience working in DefenseBachelor's DegreeAs required by local law$148Equal Employment Opportunity StatementRequesting An Accommodation
Required
Be a Team Player: Work collaboratively with colleagues across various functions, sharing knowledge and insights to drive collective success and foster a culture of innovation.
10+ years of technical experience with strong focus on data engineering, AI/ML systems, or related fields
Proven hands-on expertise in data architecture, pipeline development, and AI/ML platform design
Experience with modern data technologies
Technical leadership experience managing engineering teams on complex and/or programs
Working knowledge of ML engineering practices, model deployment, and MLOps frameworks
Experience working in Defense, Intelligence, or Federal environments (understanding of mission contexts, security requirements, and acquisition processes)
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive outcomes across organizational boundaries
Bachelor's Degree
Hands-on experience with specific technologies: Databricks, Palantir, Snowflake, Qlik, Kubernetes, Terraform, Python, Spark, AWS/Azure/GCP ML services, vector databases, LLM frameworks
Experience with Defense or Intelligence-specific platforms (e.g., Army Vantage, Maven Smart Systems
Experience with Agile delivery in classified or secure environments
Preferred
As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.
The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:
$148,800—$306,500 USD
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