Accenture Nordics
AI & Data Strategy and Architecture Manager to Helsinki
Accenture NordicsFinland2 days ago
Full-timeEngineering, Information Technology
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 to our AI & Data team.

Description Of The Role And Practice

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 data, analytics and AI. Besides strategic business advisory we are also the world’s largest team of data scientists, data engineers, and experts in machine learning and AI.

We believe a mix of data, analytics, automation, and responsible AI can do almost anything—spark digital metamorphoses, widen the range of what humans can do, and breathe life into smart products and services. Read more about the team here.

In your role you will:


  • Define AI & Data strategies with clients and help making decisions on strategy implementations
  • Help clients with design and implementation of AI & Data platforms and their architecture, tools and processes
  • Communicate technology, AI & Data solutions and the value they create for the business to senior leadership
  • Advise and help our clients through the changes that Generative AI entails both for business operations and for underlying technology and data
  • Work with clients to define how AI & Data can help their businesses create winning strategies, operating models and support driving the transformation for our clients.
  • Bring detailed and comprehensive industry knowledge (especially in Financial Services) and experience to support or lead delivery of client projects.
  • Support and/or create and lead high-performing teams to deliver fast-paced client projects
  • Support sales activities with e.g. producing sharp content and message for CXO pitches


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    Who we are looking for:

    We expect you to have a proven track record of successful AI & Data strategy implementations, a history of thought leadership in the field, and the ability to mentor and guide analysts in the team. Furthermore, we expect the following from you:


  • 5+ years relevant experience within AI and/or Data
  • AI & Data Skills: Knowledge of what it takes to apply AI, ML or Generative AI to real world problems. Experience with cloud technologies and AI & Data platform architectures. An understanding of data lifecycle, data product design & data mesh solutions. Experience of data governance and management.
  • Industry Expertise: Deep knowledge of 1-2 specific industries and advisory on their business needs. Financial Services experience is a plus.
  • Stakeholder Relationship Management: Exceptional internal/client handling skills and a track record of successful solutions.
  • Leadership and Project Management: Skilled in leading teams and managing complex projects.
  • Strategic Vision: Capable of formulating long-term AI & Data strategies.
  • Sales excellence: Proven experience in building entrepreneurial teams and managing a pipeline. Proven history of business development in a consulting environment.
  • Execution & leadership: Having managed & delivered on a balanced set of metrics including customer relationship, delivery scope, people development and capability building.
  • Finnish language skills are preferred, proficient in English
  • Master´s Degree from relevant field


    • 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
  • Truly 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 Accenture´s 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 and attach both your CV and application letter, preferably also your grade transcripts.

    Application deadline: 10th of December, we review applications on an ongoing basis so feel free to submit your application before the deadline.

    For questions related to the role or team:

    Antti Niku- AI & Data lead Finland- LinkedIn Profile

    For questions related to the recruitment process:

    Therese Bals, Recruiting Lead- LinkedIn Profile

    To learn more about Accenture, please visit our website: https://www.accenture.com/fi-en/about/company/finland

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