AI Strategy Manager in Sydney

AI Strategy Manager in Sydney

Sydney Full-Time Hybrid
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Shape AI strategies and drive tech transformations for leading clients.
  • Company: Join Accenture, a global leader in digital and cloud services.
  • Benefits: Enjoy flexible work arrangements, career development, and 18 weeks paid parental leave.
  • Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent growth opportunities.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact by advising on AI and data strategies.
  • Qualifications: 7+ years in AI & Data with strong consulting and leadership skills.

About Accenture: Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security.

YOU ARE: As an Enterprise AI Value Strategist, you advise clients on how to create and capture value from AI and data. You define enterprise, industry-specific and function-specific AI and data strategy, develop value cases and roadmaps, shape AI and data operating models and platform strategy, embed Responsible AI, and lead tech-driven transformations. You translate complex data into actionable insights, engaging senior client stakeholders, leading workstreams and large-scale delivery, and tying AI initiatives to measurable business outcomes.

THE WORK:

  • Shape vision and create opportunities for data & AI led business reinvention.
  • Define and structure an organization’s data and AI strategy to build and optimize data assets and AI technologies for growth & competitive advantages.
  • Assess maturity of an organization’s AI and data foundation.
  • Define building blocks required to convert to an AI-first organization, including technology and AI platform blueprint, data strategy and future-ready operating model.
  • Create the business case, investment profile and roadmap to deliver on the strategy.
  • Infuse Responsible AI in vision and roadmap, develop plan for leveraging ecosystem partners, and define operating model to foster a culture of innovation and experimentation.
  • Identify people, processes and technologies to develop and operationalize AI solutions.
  • Create strategy for AI-first products and develop commercialization opportunities.

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

BASIC (REQUIRED) QUALIFICATION:

  • Minimum 7 years of AI & Data experience — including solutioning, designing, or delivering AI & Data projects.
  • Minimum 7 years of high-value consulting experience, including large-scale delivery with minimal oversight and proven ability to lead workstreams and meet deadlines or relevant industry / functional experience.
  • Experience in managing senior stakeholders.
  • Engineering problem-solver mindset — ability to apply technology creatively to complex business problems.
  • Strong program management and verbal and written communication skills.
  • Driven and entrepreneurial: ability to originate and shape new deals and lead go-to-market activities.
  • Excellent leadership and people skills: proven ability to build effective teams, foster collaboration and inclusion, and build strong relationships with stakeholders / clients.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION: MBA/Masters.

Benefits of working at Accenture:

  • 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.

Accenture is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement for Australia: 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.

AI Strategy Manager in Sydney employer: Accenture PLC

At Partners in Performance, part of Accenture, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and collaborative work culture. Our focus on human performance means you will have the opportunity to work closely with clients, driving meaningful change and delivering tangible results rather than just reports. With a commitment to employee growth through mentorship and diverse experiences, our ANZ office offers a unique environment where your insights can lead to impactful outcomes for some of the world's largest companies.

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Contact Details:

Accenture PLC Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace AI Strategy Manager in Sydney

AI Strategy Development
Data Strategy
Value Case Development
Roadmap Creation
Responsible AI Implementation
Stakeholder Engagement
Program Management