Data Science & Machine Learning Engineering Manager

Are you a Data Science leader who combines deep technical expertise with strategic vision? Do you thrive on guiding teams to deliver impactful, data-driven solutions that tackle complex business challenges? Can you oversee end-to-end data science and ML projects that deliver measurable impact for our clients? If you want to help organizations position data science as a core business driver and mentor the next generation of data experts, we'd love to meet you.

The work

As a Data Science & Machine Learning Engineering Manager, you will be part of our Data & AI team within the Strategy & Consulting practice. You will be working with diverse clients across multiple industries, guiding organizations in their data & AI journey, delivering analytics solutions and helping clients turn data into actionable insights to drive innovation.

People

• Manage project teams of experts, including data scientists, Machine Learning Engineers and other AI professionals on (Gen)AI best practices, analytics, and innovation assignments.
• Serve as a mentor for junior and senior team members, providing career guidance and fostering professional growth.
• Partner with key stakeholders to demonstrate the value of Data Science, ensuring solutions are aligned with their business objectives.
• You will help building and growing the team, actively developing data & AI skills that shape the teams' strategic direction.

Processes

• Lead Data Science projects, from concept to implementation, ensuring high-quality outcomes and alignment with client needs.
• Build and maintain client relationship, acting as a trusted advisor to drive adoption and success with AI initiatives.
• Drive business development from a Data & AI perspective and connect with Industry and Function experts within Accenture

Technology and Data

• Collaborate with our practice leadership on setting the vision and direction of the Data Science team.
• Utilize your expertise in Data Science, Machine Learning and (Gen)AI to create meaningful business impact.

With all our roles, there is in-person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders, and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs.

• 6+ years of professional experience in consulting capacity, or project management type roles in Data Science & ML areas
• Master's degree (WO) in a quantitative field (Data Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, Econometrics, Business Analytics or any other relevant studies) with specific emphasis on data
• Fluent in English (both spoken and written)
• Experience with relevant programming languages (SQL, Python, R, etc.), Machine Learning techniques (Neural Networks, Random Forest, etc.), Cloud computing (AWS, Azure or GCP) and ML & Agentic AI frameworks (Langchain, LangGraph, PyTorch, Tenserflow, etc.).
• Thorough and in-depth understanding of the technical fundamentals behind (Generative) AI technologies
• Professional experience leading and managing multi-disciplinary teams, setting up a practice and building skills.
• You have a clear vision on Data & AI, what direction the capability will move towards and are able to share this vision with both your colleagues and our clients

These promises are reflected through our excellent employee benefits, including:

• Unlimited learning: access to thousands of free courses, classes and workshops.
• Flexible working hours (4x9) & work location.
• Paid transport (budget for electric bicycle or car, NS-Business card).
• Parental leave, Paternity leave for all non-birthing parents.
• Pension scheme, discount on Accenture shares, annual bonus, collective health insurance scheme.

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