Manager - AI & Data - (Data Management & Data Platforms focus)

Deloitte AI & Data helps clients unlock the power of AI and data to deliver better human-centric solutions that catalyse growth and efficiencies. We enable them to leverage data, analytics, modern platforms, and data science & AI technologies to uncover hidden relationships from vast troves of data, generate insights, and inform their decision-making. We help clients transform their business by designing and implementing data solutions to excel in their markets. Our role is to understand their business problems and use data-driven thinking and technology to achieve outcomes that drive their business forward. How you can make an impact

• Lead the modernisation of enterprise data landscapes using next-generation cloud-based platforms and advanced data architectures to ensure high-quality, scalable, and business-aligned data solutions.
• Design and implement end-to-end data platform strategies, including data ingestion, modelling, governance, and analytics, enabling clients to meet regulatory, operational, and growth objectives.
• Own complex data platform transformations, guiding clients from strategic advisory through to implementation and operationalisation.
• Leverage expertise in cloud data platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks, GCP, and Azure to deliver robust Data Vault and dimensional modelling solutions supporting enterprise reporting and analytics.
• Manage cross-functional, geographically distributed teams, including nearshore and offshore resources, to deliver high-quality data platform solutions on time and budget.
• Build and maintain trusted client relationships, expanding our footprint through thought leadership and proactive stakeholder engagement.
• Translate complex business requirements into coherent, scalable data architectures that drive business value.
• Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and excellence.

Drive and Motivation:

• Passionate individuals looking to make a career in Consulting.
• Experience in leading Data & Analytics teams and projects and track record of working effectively in multidisciplinary teams.

Consulting and Communication Skills:

• Proven Leadership: Demonstrated success in managing diverse data & analytics teams and projects, including nearshore/offshore resources, with strong project management and budget oversight capabilities.
• Consulting Acumen: Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, prioritise effectively, and engage clients through compelling presentations and clear communication.
• Business-Technology Bridging: Skilled at translating complex business needs into technical data platform solutions, with a strong conceptual mindset to simplify and consolidate diverse requirements.
• Strategic Influence: Ability to develop and drive data platform strategies and go-to-market approaches, influencing senior stakeholders and expanding client engagements.

Technical Expertise:

• Extensive hands-on experience with cloud-based data platforms (Snowflake, Databricks, GCP, Azure), including data ingestion, modelling (Data Vault 2.0, Star Schema), and governance frameworks.
• Proven track record in leading full lifecycle implementations-from vendor selection to deployment and operational support.
• Deep understanding of data governance, master data management, and data quality practices within enterprise environments.

Language Proficiency:

• Fluent English with strong presentation and stakeholder management skills; additional language skills (e.g., German, French) are advantageous.

Industry Experience:

• Minimum 6 years in data governance, data management, data engineering, or analytics roles within consulting, technology, or industry sectors, preferably with exposure to financial services, consumer goods, or utilities.

Become part of a diverse and multinational team of 50+ highly motivated individuals located in our Zurich, Geneva, or Basel offices. We specialise in AI & data - how to structure it, how to source it, how to transform it, how to store it, and how to consume it. Join our fast-paced and fun team, working alongside highly talented colleagues on varied and exciting projects, with access to excellent and continuous learning opportunities. Deloitte AI & Data is the leading data & analytics consulting team in Switzerland. You will have a chance to work with outstanding colleagues and have access to variety of clients, vendors, and technologies. Our business is growing fast and there are plenty market opportunities to develop career in the direction that you want. We will help you grow both personally and professionally: through our trainings, mentoring programmes, and on-the-job learning, but also by working with clients and vendors across different industries. Careers at Deloitte. Choose your impact. At Deloitte, your ideas create impact and spark meaningful change for our clients, people and society. Your unique expertise, background and perspective helps us find new ways into the most complex challenges so we can brighten the futures of those our work affects. At Deloitte, you can build a career that inspires and energises you. At Deloitte, you can choose your impact. In Switzerland, we provide industry-specific services in the areas of Audit & Assurance, Tax & Legal, Strategy, Risk & Transactions Advisory, and Technology & Transformation. With close to 3,000 employees at six locations, we serve companies and organisations of all sizes in all industry sectors. We offer meaningful and challenging work, an inclusive and supportive environment where you can be your best self and where you will never stop growing. You will benefit from flexible and hybrid working conditions, wellbeing and parental programmes as well as many opportunities to connect, collaborate and learn. Join us and become part of a global network of like-minded people dedicated to making a difference, whether by addressing climate change or improving 100 million futures by 2030. Want to know more about opportunities at Deloitte? Visit www.apply.deloitte.ch