*Data and AI Senior Manager*

WHO WE ARE:​ 

Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Find out more about us at www.accenture.com.  

THE WORK:​ 

This role is influential at its core. You will work with our comms clients to build and deliver their Data and AI strategies. In addition to key client relationships, you will also be involved in significant engagement across our business, at multiple levels.  You will be someone who can identify opportunities for Data and AI and build capability with key teams internally. 

To learn more about our AI Practice please visit- Home | Applied Intelligence Networks (accenture.com) 

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?   

• You will be part of a diverse, vibrant, global Accenture community, continually pushing the boundaries of business capabilities.   

• At Accenture you will work on meaningful and innovative projects, powered by the latest technologies.  

• Accenture will continually invest in your learning and growth. 

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED 

• Qualifications in Statistics, Business Management, or similar area, OR qualifications in communications and media industry 

• Demonstrated experience within management consulting and the ability to effectively advise clients on AI specific solutions  

• Demonstrated ability working in data & AI within the communications and media industry 

• Business strategy acumen, e.g. business case development, identification of value opportunities for data & analytics, operating model design 

• Experience in developing data & AI operating models, including an understanding of key resources required to deliver data & analytics capability  

• Understanding of functional data & AI architecture and its ability to enable data & AI products or use cases  

• Experience in translating business challenges in the communications and media industry into actionable data & AI solutions  

• Experience in workshop facilitation, including design thinking and/or other techniques 

• Experience delivering complex data & AI transformation projects  

• Proven track record of >$5m of annual sales in consulting industry OR management of a P&L of >$3m 

• Strong interpersonal and communications skills to actively engage with clients  

• Negotiation skills and proven track record in sales 

• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including technology, industry, and operations 

• Program management experience for complex data & AI transformation projects  

• Demonstrated sustained client relations management experience at a C-suite level or operated at a senior management level in the industry role  

• 7+ years of experience in a people management role, including the management of both onshore and offshore diverse teams 

• Ability to drive the adoption and scaling of data, AI and new technologies through business development, and pipeline origination and management. 

• Ability to Influence leadership agenda and support the implementation of platform strategies at an enterprise level.  

• Able to leverage Accenture networks to bring the latest thinking in Data and AI offerings, case studies and market trends. 

• Proactive awareness of emerging technologies, trends, and innovations with data & AI, and its implications in the communications and media industry  

• 10+ years of experience in the communications and media industry (or related sectors) 

• Understanding of communications and media industry specific challenges, regulatory considerations, and trends 

• Due to the nature of work that we perform, candidates need to have valid working rights within Australia (ie. citizenship or Permanent residency) 

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE 

• MBA or equivalent qualification  

• Experience hosting or speaking at industry or functional data & AI external events 

• Recognised personal brand within data & AI or communications and media industry  

Benefits of working at Accenture:

• Holistic well-being program including health insurance

• Life & Salary Continuance Insurance

• 18 weeks paid parental leave

• Long & short-term career break opportunities

• Structured career development program

• Local and international career opportunities.

• Certified as a Family Inclusive Workplace™

• Flexible Work Arrangements - centered around Accenture’s Truly Human ethos and our commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our people.

• We are proud to be in the top 3 of last year’s Diversity & Inclusion Index!

WHAT WE BELIEVE 

At Accenture, we recognise that our people are multi-dimensional, and we create a work environment where all people feel like they can bring their authentic selves to work, every day.  

Our unwavering commitment to inclusion and diversity unleashes innovation and creates a culture where everyone feels they have equal opportunity. Our range of progressive policies support flexibility in ‘where’, ‘when’ and ‘how’ our people work to ensure that Accenture is an organisation where you can strive for more, achieve great things and maintain the balance and wellbeing you need.  

We encourage applications from all people, and we are committed to removing barriers to the recruitment process and employee lifecycle. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, religion or sexual orientation and we do not tolerate discrimination. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process or have a preferred communication method, please email [email protected] and cite the relevant Job Number, or contact us on +61 2 9005 5000.  

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