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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Manager, Data Strategist (Transport AI & Data), Engineering, AI & Data, Technology & Transformation - **Company:** Deloitte - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Cloud Database, Continuous Integration, Machine Learning, PRINCE2, Scrum Methodology, SQL Databases, Google Cloud, Large Language Models, Prompt Engineering, Apache Spark, Generative AI, Storage Technologies, Data Management, Machine Learning Operations, Data Pipelines - **Published:** May 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=7a60c12309c11ff1 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Spark?, Do you have a Master's degree?, * Experience working in or consulting to the transportation industry (road, rail or aviation), with a strong understanding of sector drivers and operational realities. * Strong track record leading complex AI, data, analytics or digital transformation initiatives from shaping through delivery, including robust governance and stakeholder management. * Proven experience engaging senior stakeholders daily - building trust and rapport, influencing decisions, managing risks/issues and communicating clearly across business and technology audiences. * Experience leading a workstream or small team and developing junior colleagues, with evidence of coaching, quality assurance and collaboration. * Strong research and problem-solving skills: able to take the kernel of an idea, work through ambiguity, and develop a viable answer or solution through structured thinking, analysis and stakeholder input. * Relevant certifications are desirable, such as PMP; PRINCE2 (Foundation/Practitioner); MSP; APM PMQ/ChPP; Scrum Master (e.g., PSM/CSM) and/or agile practitioner certifications (e.g., PMI-ACP), and scaled agile certifications (e.g., SAFe). * Working knowledge of AI technologies and approaches is desirable (e.g., Machine Learning (ML), Large Language Models (LLMs), Cloud Technologies and Generative AI), with the ability to engage credibly with technical teams and client stakeholders. TECHNICAL / DELIVERY PROFICIENCY * Experience shaping and delivering AI/ML and/or Generative AI solutions and use cases, from discovery and prototype through to deployment and adoption (in partnership with engineering teams). * Understanding of modern AI/ML and GenAI concepts (e.g., LLMs, prompt engineering, RAG patterns and evaluation), with the ability to work effectively with technical teams and contribute to practical solution decisions. * Working knowledge of data platforms and engineering (e.g., cloud data services, data pipelines, integration, SQL), and how these enable analytics and AI products in complex client environments. * Experience establishing appropriate governance, risk management, security practices and ethical AI guardrails across the delivery lifecycle (including evaluation, privacy, model risk and operational controls). * Broad experience across major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their AI/GenAI services; cloud-agnostic experience is preferred. * Good grasp of MLOps/LLMOps practices (e.g., CI/CD, model/LLM monitoring, controls and auditability) and how to embed them pragmatically within client delivery. * Familiarity with large-scale data processing and storage technologies (e.g., SQL, Spark). * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse business and technical audiences. ## Description You'll work closely with client stakeholders and delivery teams, collaborating with colleagues from across the firm (not just AI & Data) to bring the right expertise to solve complex transport challenges. This role sits between senior delivery leadership and hands-on contribution: you'll lead a workstream/smaller team, own key delivery outcomes, and contribute directly where it adds most value (e.g., shaping the approach, analysis and problem-solving), while developing broader people leadership over time., As a Senior Manager, you will shape and deliver AI, data and analytics engagements for transport clients, leading a workstream and supporting teams to deliver high-quality outcomes. You will combine strong problem-solving with the ability to build rapport with stakeholders, coach others and thrive in ambiguity. * Build strong relationships with client stakeholders, running workshops, capturing requirements and communicating progress clearly. * Support end-to-end delivery of AI & data workstreams-helping shape the solution approach, managing workstream delivery, and ensuring day-to-day execution meets time, cost and quality expectations. * Lead a small team or workstream (and/or manage junior colleagues), providing direction, quality assurance and coaching-with scope to take on broader people management as you progress. * Conduct research and apply critical thinking to turn an initial idea into a structured, evidence-based recommendation-demonstrating resourcefulness, proactivity and comfort working through ambiguity. * Contribute to proposal development and practice initiatives where needed (e.g., drafting sections, creating supporting analysis and reusable assets), while maintaining focus on delivering excellent client outcomes. ## Related Videos - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [Inside the AI Revolution: How Microsoft is Empowering the World to Achieve More](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/869-inside-the-ai-revolution-how-microsoft-is-empowering-the-world-to-achieve-more) - [Let's Get Aggregated: Custom UDAFs in Spark ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1649-let-s-get-aggregated-custom-udafs-in-spark) - [Why and when should we consider Stream Processing frameworks in our solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1085-why-and-when-should-we-consider-stream-processing-frameworks-in-our-solutions) - [AI PowerPlay: Building High-Impact Teams & Transformative Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1005-ai-powerplay-building-high-impact-teams-transformative-solutions) ## Related Articles - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [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) - [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) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [MLOps – What’s the deal behind it?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/125-mlops-what-s-the-deal-behind-it) - [Got AI ideas but no money? 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