Data & AI Strategy Manager (She/He/They) - ICH Europe

Accenture is a leading global professional services company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. The role is part of the Intelligent Consulting Hub within the Europe Strategy & Consulting practice, which involves multinational and cross-cultural professionals across Europe. The team advises organizations on enterprise-wide Data & AI strategies, working with C-suite executives to build data foundations and unlock value through analytics and AI, including GenAI.

• Higher degree preferred in IT, Data Science, Big Data, Computer Science, Quantitative Methods or related field with excellent academic performance.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in strategy consulting, data/AI advisory, technology strategy or related roles.
• Strong track record of leading projects and managing client relationships.
• Strong understanding of how data and AI enable business transformation and value creation.
• Solid understanding of Data & AI tools, frameworks & technologies within at least one category: Cloud data platforms (e.g., Azure, Google Cloud, AWS), Machine Learning & AI platforms (e.g., Azure ML, SageMaker, Vertex AI), GenAI/Agentic AI tools (e.g., LangChain, Lovable, AutoGen, Zapier), Data Catalogs & Metadata Management (e.g., Collibra, Informatica), BI ecosystems (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex data & AI topics into clear executive-level narratives.
• Excellent communication skills in English; additional languages like German, French, or Arabic are a strong asset.
• Collaborative working style and comfort operating in fast-evolving environments.
• Growth mindset, curiosity, and strong motivation to solve client challenges.
• Passion for building teams, developing people, and shaping the future of data & AI.

Leadership & Client Engagement:

• Lead and manage project teams on client engagements.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior executives, shaping strategic decisions at C-suite and senior leadership level.
• Own end-to-end client relationships, accountable for delivery quality and outcomes across multi-stream engagements.

Data & AI Value Realization:

• Define advanced analytics and AI strategies, including GenAI and Agentic AI.
• Support clients in identifying, prioritizing, and scaling AI / GenAI use cases.
• Define enterprise analytics and reporting strategies, including KPI frameworks and decision-support models.

Responsible AI & AI Governance:

• Design and operationalize Responsible AI frameworks covering ethics, transparency, regulatory compliance, and AI risk management.
• Define AI governance models, including decision rights, controls, accountability structures, and model lifecycle oversight.

Data Foundation & Operating Model:

• Define enterprise data strategies spanning data architecture, Data Mesh, data products, master data, metadata, data quality, security, and privacy.
• Design and implement Data & AI Operating Models, including governance structures, roles, processes, and ways of working.

Transformation, Culture & Value:

• Build business cases, investment roadmaps, and transformation plans for data and AI initiatives.
• Drive data-driven culture and adoption, supporting leadership engagement, behavioral change, and decision-making transformation.

Role requires traveling and willingness/ability to work at client locations across Europe and beyond for short or long term. Work model is hybrid, with a mix of remote, office, and onsite client locations. Employment contract is umowa o pracę (employment contract) in Poland. Accenture is an equal opportunity employer and complies with non-discrimination laws. Personal data processing consent and GDPR notice are included. Only selected candidates will be contacted.