AI Strategy - Power & Utilities Sector - Manager - Consulting - Location Open - job 3 of 3

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.The exceptional EY experience. It's yours to build.EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.AI Strategy Consulting Manager, AI & Data, Power & Utilities SectorTo excel in the Transformative Age, companies in the Energy & Resources sector—including Power & Utilities, as well as Oil & Gas—must boldly address emerging challenges. The onset of the Energy Transition, evolving consumer behaviors, regulatory shifts, persistent supply chain disruptions, and innovative business models have simultaneously opened new doors and heightened customer expectations. EY stands as a trusted advisor, guiding clients through the current landscape and delivering exceptional service in the realms of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data & Automation strategy, and implementation. We are committed to nurturing grand ideas and possess the drive to continually achieve more. Our approach is underpinned by best practices and a wealth of business insight, accumulated through extensive experience, to guarantee top-tier execution and client satisfaction. Join us in shaping the future of AI, while steadfastly upholding ethical standards and adhering to compliance and regulatory mandates.The opportunityEY is making substantial investments in its award-winning AI & Data practice. In this role, you will assist our clients in executing strategies to harness AI and data on a large scale, thereby improving their business outcomes. Moreover, you will be instrumental in guiding our clients to incorporate principles of ethics, fairness, transparency, and accountability into their AI and data endeavors. This position offers you the chance to lead and remain at the forefront technological advancements in AI and data, broaden your understanding of risk management and AI regulations, and refine your skills to meet the increasing demands for AI expertise. As a rapidly expanding field, this high-visibility role provides ample opportunities for skill enhancement and career growth.Your key responsibilitiesAs an AI & Data Manager, you will lead a team of junior members, collaborate with a diverse client base to articulate, formulate, and implement their AI & data strategies. Your role encompasses developing and implementing AI strategies, AI ready data frameworks as well as ModelOps architectures, and ensuring that all capabilities comply with internal enterprise policies, procedures, and necessary regulatory compliance and security standards.Skills and attributes for success• Leading large-scale client engagements. Consistently delivering quality client services. Driving high-quality work products within expected timeframes and on budget.• Effectively managing and motivating client engagement teams with diverse skills and backgrounds. Providing constructive on- the- job feedback/coaching to team members.• Managing the various engagement workstreams helping our clients develop and implement a comprehensive AI & data strategies that align with the client's goals, mission and vision and adheres to their enterprise policies and procedures and AI regulatory and compliance requirements• Deep knowledge in at least one functional sub-domain within the Energy & Resources sector (Power & Utilities or Oil & Gas), including its corresponding technological environment.• Extensive expertise in the realms of Artificial Intelligence, Data, or Automation.• Monitoring progress, managing risk, and ensuring key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes.• Managing expectations of client service delivery.• Applying combined business and technical knowledge to develop and execute AI and data target architectures that enables implementation and monitoring of AI at scale• Collaborating with Data Scientists, Data Engineers, Cloud Engineers, MLOps Engineers, DevOps to implement and sustain ModelOps target architecture in client's platform of choice• Collaborating with the client's team to integrate AI ready data solutions into their existing ecosystem• Understanding clients' overall data, AI and technology landscape and business priorities and success measures• Cultivating business development opportunities.• Developing thought leadership for your area of expertise to help strengthen EY’s brand in the data management space.To qualify for the role you must have• Bachelor's degree, or MS degree in Business, Economics, Technology Entrepreneurship, Computer Science, Informatics, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, or Machine Learning• Minimum of 4-6+ years of professional consulting experience in business or technology consulting or similar roles• Strong data science and/or data engineering experience• Strong knowledge of AI technologies and frameworks• Possess a robust working knowledge and informed perspective on the evolving methodologies and practices for modernizing information management within the Energy & Resources industry, with a particular emphasis on digital transformation.• Familiarity with public, private, and hybrid cloud architectures, as well as expertise in crafting cloud-native solutions on one or more of the following platforms: AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), or IBM• Proven track record of understanding business challenges and translating them into value-add solutions - strong analytical and problem- solving skills - actively participate in brainstorming, identifying core issues and effectively finding and using data to manage complex analysis• Demonstrated leadership and project management experience, with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive successful outcomes• Strong analytical and problem- solving skills as well as excellent oral and written communication skills• A willingness to travel to meet client needs; travel is estimated up to 80%. A valid driver’s license in the US and a valid passport required; willingness and ability to travel internationallyIdeally, you’ll also have• Experience in leading business or IT transformation projects that have supported data science, business intelligence, artificial intelligence, and cloud applications at scale• Familiarity with AI frameworks and standards related to AI ethics, privacy, and data protection• Working experience with Agile and/or Scrum methods of delivery• Working experience with design led thinking• Microsoft, AWS, ServiceNow, or Snowflake Certifications in the Data & AI domainWhat we look forWe're interested in passionate leaders with strong vision and a desire to deeply understand the trends at the intersection of business, AI and Data, risk management, compliance and regulations. We want a customer-focused professional who is motivated to drive the creation of enterprise solutions and who can collaborate and partner with diverse teams. If you have a genuine passion for helping businesses achieve the full potential of AI while adhering to compliance, ethical and regulatory requirements, this role is for you.What we offerWe offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $ 124,300 to $227,900. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $149,200 to $259,000. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.For those living in California, please click here for additional information.EY is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law. EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. 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