> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1418676-data-ai-strategy-manager](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1418676-data-ai-strategy-manager). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data & AI Strategy - Manager - **Company:** Accenture - **Location:** Birmingham, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Strategy, AI Platforms - **Published:** July 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.theguardian.com/job/10157731/data-and-ai-strategy-manager/ ## About the Role Bachelor's degree or equivalent BASIC (REQUIRED) QUALIFICATION * AI & Data experience - including solutioning, designing, or delivering AI & Data projects * High-value consulting experience, including large-scale delivery with minimal oversight and proven ability to lead workstreams and meet deadlines or relevant industry / functional experience * Experience in managing senior stakeholders * Engineering problem-solver mindset - ability to apply technology creatively to complex business problems * Strong program management and verbal and written communication skills * Driven and entrepreneurial: ability to originate and shape new deals and lead go-to-market activities * Excellent leadership and people skills: proven ability to build effective teams, foster collaboration and inclusion, and build strong relationships with stakeholders / clients PREFERRED QUALIFICATION MBA/Masters ## Description As a Data & AI Strategy Manager, you advise clients on how to create and capture value from AI and data. You define enterprise, industry-specific and function-specific AI and data strategy, develop value cases and roadmaps, shape AI and data operating models and platform strategy, embed Responsible AI, and lead tech-driven transformations. You translate complex data into actionable insights, engaging senior client stakeholders, leading workstreams and large-scale delivery, and tying AI initiatives to measurable business outcomes. THE WORK * Shape vision and create opportunities for data & AI led business reinvention. * Define and structure an organization's data and AI strategy to build and optimize data assets and AI technologies for growth & competitive advantages. * Assess maturity of an organization's AI and data foundation. Define building blocks required to convert to an AI-first organization, including technology and AI platform blueprint, data strategy and future-ready operating model. * Create the business case, investment profile and roadmap to deliver on the strategy. * Infuse Responsible AI in vision and roadmap, develop plan for leveraging ecosystem partners, and define operating model to foster a culture of innovation and experimentation. * Identify people, processes and technologies to develop and operationalize AI solutions. * Create strategy for AI-first products and develop commercialization opportunities. ## Related Videos - [AI PowerPlay: Building High-Impact Teams & Transformative Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1005-ai-powerplay-building-high-impact-teams-transformative-solutions) - [This App Reached 10,000 Users in One Week. Here's How.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100329-this-app-reached-10-000-users-in-one-week-here-s-how) - [Hacking Your Vacation: Using Data for Fun](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/585-hacking-your-vacation-using-data-for-fun) - [Edit Your Future: Queerverse Radical AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/909-edit-your-future-queerverse-radical-ai) - [Big Business, Big Barriers? Stress-Testing AI Initiatives.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1022-big-business-big-barriers-stress-testing-ai-initiatives) - [AI beyond the code: Master your organisational AI implementation.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1248-ai-beyond-the-code-master-your-organisational-ai-implementation) ## Related Articles - [What Industries Outside of AI Are Hiring The Most AI Experts?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/98-what-industries-outside-of-ai-are-hiring-the-most-ai-experts) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Got AI ideas but no money? Here are 10 free ways to level up your AI skills with Google Cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/600-got-ai-ideas-but-no-money-here-are-10-free-ways-to-level-up-your-ai-skills-with-google-cloud) - [Stephan Gillich - Bringing AI Everywhere](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/489-stephan-gillich-bringing-ai-everywhere)