Job Description

Job Title:

Ind & Func AI Strategy Senior Manager - S&C GN AI

Management Level:

6 - Senior Manager

Location:

Mumbai/Gurgaon/Bangalore

Must have skills:

AI/ML Strategy / Data Strategy Solution Delivery, understanding of Generative AI, Agentic AI, LLMs, Data Science Leadership, AI Solution Architecture, Multi-Agent Systems

Good to have skills:

LangChain, LlamaIndex, RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), Computer Vision, NLP, MLOps, AI Governance, Vector Databases, Tool Integration, Gen AI, Agentic AI, MCP, Python, SQL, Spark, Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP),

Job Summary

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As a Senior Manager, you will lead the design, development, and delivery of advanced AI/ML solutions that drive business transformation across a wide range of industries. You'll own the strategy and implementation of AI-driven programs for clients, tackle complex business challenges using leading-edge AI, and cultivate high-performing teams in a fast-evolving landscape. You'll play a visible role as a trusted advisor, shaping clients' AI innovation journeys from ideation through scaled deployment.

Roles & Responsibilities

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Strategic Leadership & Delivery

Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of AI initiatives, from strategy and solution design, PoC, and pilot to large-scale production across cross-industry applications. Develop and communicate a strategic vision for AI solutioning, aligning with each client's unique business objectives and industry context. Serve as a thought leader and architect for AI strategy frameworks, platforms, and accelerators that can be leveraged across varied domains such as manufacturing, retail, life sciences, energy, and communications. Drive innovation by identifying opportunities for applying emerging AI/ML technologies - including Generative AI and multi-agent systems to solve critical challenges.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

Act as a trusted AI advisor for client executives and stakeholders across industries, translating complex technical ideas into actionable solutions supporting strategic business goals. Manage robust client relationships and ensure that projects achieve measurable outcomes in efficiency, product innovation, or customer experience. Guide AI governance, responsible AI, safety, and regulatory best practices as needed for the industry context.

Technical Excellence & Delivery

Lead multidisciplinary teams of consultants, engineers, and data scientists, ensuring rigorous execution, high technical standards, and impactful delivery. Design, develop, and deploy Generative AI, agent-based AI, and context-driven solutions leveraging state-of-the-art models and orchestration methods.

Innovation & Knowledge Sharing

Mentor and coach future leaders within the Data & AI community, fostering a culture of curiosity, innovation, and technical excellence. Share thought leadership via whitepapers, internal best practices, and participation in industry forums to position Accenture as a leader in AI transformation.

Professional & Technical Skills

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Must Have:

Demonstrated ability to deliver scaled AI/ML Strategy / solutions at an enterprise level. Deep experience in AI project lifecycle management from strategy and business case to deployment. Track record of client-facing consulting experience with executive stakeholder management. Leadership in building and scaling multidisciplinary AI teams.

Good to Have:

Experience with AI agent orchestration frameworks (LangGraph, RAG, etc.), MLOps, Responsible AI, NLP, Computer Vision, and advanced data science. Exposure to setting up AI CoEs, accelerators, or enterprise frameworks for repeatable solutioning.

Experience:

Minimum 10+ years leading AI/ML strategy, solutioning and delivery in consulting or client environments, with demonstrated impact across multiple industries such as products, resources, communications, or public sector.

Educational Qualification:

Bachelor's or Master's degree (BE/BTech/MBA/MS) in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or an equivalent discipline from a Tier 1 institution.