Data Strategist

At Ernst & Young, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we're counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better.

The exceptional EY experience is built around one thing: creating long-term value for our clients, people and society by helping businesses solve their most complex challenges. We're looking for talented individuals who share this vision and are passionate about using AI to drive business outcomes.

EY's Technology, Media, and Telecommunications sector is at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technologies like machine learning, deep learning, NLP, speech-to-text, and computer vision. Our teams are asking better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

We're seeking a Data Strategist - AI Innovation Leader to join our team and lead our AI initiatives, driving innovation and excellence in AI strategy and implementation within the TMT sector. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in AI disciplines, a proven track record of delivering innovative AI solutions, and a passion for leveraging AI to drive significant business outcomes for our clients.

1. Develop and execute a comprehensive AI strategy, ensuring it aligns with EY's overall business objectives and drives tangible growth in the TMT sector.
2. Lead technical design and deployment of enterprise-grade AI solutions, leveraging cloud-native architectures for optimal data management and analytics.
3. Conduct technical deep-dive sessions to extract nuanced AI requirements, crystallizing them into robust execution plans with measurable success criteria.
4. Design and enforce AI governance frameworks to address ethical considerations, regulatory compliance, and robust security postures in solution design.
5. Harness cutting-edge AI methodologies to deliver tangible improvements in client operations.
6. Translate complex analytical findings into actionable insights for C-suite stakeholders, employing advanced data visualization techniques.
7. Drive the technical growth of AI Engineers and Data Scientists, instilling best practices in software engineering, algorithm optimization, and systems integration.
8. Evaluate and integrate emergent AI technologies and methodologies to maintain a competitive edge in EY's service offerings.
9. Serve as a technical authority on data architecture, championing the adoption of modern data technologies for high-volume, high-velocity data ecosystems.
10. Orchestrate the execution of AI projects with precision, ensuring adherence to technical specifications, deadlines, and quality benchmarks.
11. Maintain an expert-level understanding of industry-specific trends and technology advancements to inform strategic solution architecture.

The salary range for this role is $142,600 - $325,800 per year, depending on location and qualifications. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and paid time off options.

1. Bachelor's degree, or master's degree in computer science, Informatics, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Machine Learning, or Artificial Intelligence and 8-10 years' experience in industry or technology consulting.
2. Deep knowledge of AI disciplines, such as machine learning, deep learning, NLP, speech-to-text, computer vision, etc.
3. Ability to design end-to-end AI solutions that include data collection, preprocessing, model development, deployment, and monitoring.
4. Exceptionally proficient in advanced Python programming for AI.
5. Hands-on experience with stable and evolving AI frameworks and design patterns.
6. Must have deployed AI models in Production.
7. Demonstrated leadership in guiding teams to design, test, deploy, and refine AI models, incorporating MLOps and AIOps practices.
8. Practical knowledge of AI governance principles and implementation methodologies within AI pipelines and solutions.
9. Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
10. A valid driver's license in the US; willingness and ability to travel to meet client needs.