Would you like to help clients transform their business by identifying and unlocking value through AI & Data Accenture Strategy & Consulting practice is looking for a Manager for our AI & Data team in Oslo and Stavanger.
Accenture Strategy & Consulting enables leaders to act quickly and confidently as they look to the future. Within AI & Data we help our clients transform their business through advanced analytics modern data solutions machine learning GenAI and agentic AI designing and implementing scalable production grade AI solutions that deliver real business value. Alongside strategic business advisory we are also the worlds largest team of data scientists data engineers and experts in machine learning and Norway our team consists of more than 25 AI professionals within Strategy & Consulting and a large extended network within Technology & Song.
We are now looking for a key player and future leader to drive delivery excellence team development and act as a thought leader to senior client stakeholders as we enter the next growth chapter centered on Agentic reinvention. You will help set the direction for how advanced AI and data solutions are brought to life. Read more about the AI & Data practice & team here.
In the role as an Applied AI & Gen AI Strategy Manager you will:
Lead & advise clients on design and implementation of AI & Data platforms and their architecture from data pipelines and MLOps/LLMOps practices to building and deploying models (e.g. predictive ML optimization Gen AI and agentic workflows).
Lead tech-savvy and cross-functional teams through the strategy design and implementation of AI & Agentic solutions ensuring strong engineering practices and secure scalable implementations.
Communicate and translate complex technology AI & Data solutions into clear business value for senior leadership explaining what it truly requires from data readiness to operational change to realizer impact.
Advise and help our clients through the changes that AI & agentic AI entails both for business operations and for underlying technology and data.
Work with clients to define how AI & Data can drive competitive advantage and shape winning business strategies across industry sectors (e.g. financial services telecoms consumer goods & services industrial products or health care industries).
Bring detailed and comprehensive industry knowledge and experience to support or lead delivery of client projects.
Build and lead high-performing teams to deliver fast-paces impactful client engagements.
Support sales activities with e.g. producing sharp content and message for CXO pitches.
Who we are looking for:
We are looking for a leader with strong technical background in AI & Data who can drive successful projects mentor and develop team members and act as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders. You have a track record of delivering AI and agentic AI solutions end-to-end and you are passionate about applying cutting-edge AI technology to solve real-world business challenges.
Specifically we expect you to bring:
5 years relevant experience within AI and/or Data
Deep AI & Data Knowledge:Deep work and academic experiences within AI solution modelling AI & Data platform architectures and cloud technologies. Comfortable with end-to-end AI implementation MLOps/LLMOps practices and modern data engineering approaches.
Practical AI implementation & value realization experience: Knowledge of what it takes to apply AI ML or Generative AI to real world problems and experience from several end-to-end AI implementation projects covering the entire solution life cycle.
People leadership: Experience and interest in building coaching and developing high-performing technology teams fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
Project Management skills:Proven abilities and experiences in leading teams and managing complex projects to deliver high-quality results.
Technology vision: Strong interest and fluency in emerging AI & Data technology staying up to date on latest developments and industry trends and acting as a thought leader.
Stakeholder Relationship Management:Exceptional stakeholder management skills a track record of successful high-visibility engagements and ability to translate technical concepts into clear business value.
Sales excellence:Proven track record of driving business growth leading business development and supporting pipeline management in a consulting environment with a focus on technology related domains.
Industry Expertise:Deep knowledge of 1-2 specific industries with advisory experience of their business needs.
What we offer:
Great development opportunities to build your professional career based on your own aspirations having support from your own mentor.
Access to comprehensive tools and frameworks supported by our global organization - including methodologies knowledge databases expert networks and benchmarks
Early leadership roles with an overview of engagements and sub streams
Work alongside our clients in their organizations and drive comprehensive meaningful and transformative projects
Competitive salary terms bonus program health insurance and fringe benefits
Work-life balance: good arrangements to combine free time and family life with work. We offer active support for mental health.
Personal Mentor to guide your growth and career within Accentures global possibilities
Market-leading expertise and talented colleagues to work alongside
About Strategy & Consulting:
Through deep industry expertise analytics and insights we empower clients to survive and thrive in the new the now and the unknown. To stay agile in a world dominated by change the C-suite must keep the core business running while simultaneously identifying and investing in the new. Accenture Strategy & Consulting enables leaders to act quickly and confidently as they pivot to the future. Known for our ability to execute at speed we help clients determine clear actionable paths to competitive agility by bringing them new thinking on business and technology.
Accenture Strategy & Consulting consists of a wide range of business functions and industry groups. Read more about our business functions and industries here.
Does this appeal to you
Please apply online and attach both your CV and application letter preferably also your grade transcripts. We review applications on an ongoing basis however you might experience somedelaysin feedback duringthe vacationperiod.We will continue reviewingapplicationsfirst week of January.
For questions related to the recruitment process:
Therese Bals-Recruiting Lead-
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Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the worlds leading businesses governments and other organizations build their digital core optimize their operations accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen servicescreating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today and we are one of the worlds 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 across Strategy & Consulting Technology Operations Industry X and Song together 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.Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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