Data & AI Cross-Domain Strategy Associate Director

Accenture•Detroit, MI

32d

About The Position

We Are: Are you ready to shape the future of business through the power of technology, data, and AI? At Accenture, we are driving the complete reinvention of organizations, helping clients unlock new sources of value and impact for both their businesses and society at large. We are seeking a Data & AI Strategy Associate Director to join our global Data & AI practice, with a focus on Intelligent AI Enterprise Design and Development. In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor and strategic connector between business leaders and technical experts, ensuring that Data & AI solutions translate into measurable business outcomes and real transformation. You Will: As part of our team, you will guide clients through the end-to-end AI journey-from identifying opportunities and shaping strategies to enabling execution and measuring impact. Beyond client work, you will contribute to the growth of our practice by developing offerings, driving business development, and helping strengthen the team's skills and capabilities.

Requirements

Minimum of 6 years of experience in Data & AI required with a focus on cross functional domains.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in external consulting or equivalent number of years of experience in internal consulting roles within industry, with experience applying Data & AI to address real business challenges.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experienceâ (minimum of 12 years), or an associate degree with a minimum of 6 years of equivalent work experience.

Nice To Haves

Solid understanding of data governance, data management, and AI solution lifecycle (from strategy to implementation).
Ability to engage with senior stakeholders, influence decision-making, and build trusted relationships across business and technical teams.
Demonstrated experience in developing business cases, defining KPIs, and measuring impact of Data & AI initiatives.
Product & analytical mindset with structured problem-solving skills and a focus on delivering measurable value.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complexity and engage diverse audiences.
Team-oriented leadership style, with experience in mentoring or coaching junior colleagues.
Flexibility and adaptability in working across multidisciplinary, global, and fast-paced environments.
Advanced Degrees in a relevant field

Responsibilities

Lead Data & AI transformation initiatives, identifying opportunities, shaping strategies, and guiding the development and deployment of AI-powered solutions in close collaboration with technical teams.
Define and implement Data & AI strategies to enable End to End Enterprise AI transformation, driving efficiency, resilience, and innovation.
Act as a bridge between business and technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment, managing expectations, and enabling successful solution delivery.
Design and support data governance models, ensuring data quality, availability, and compliance as foundations for scalable AI solutions.
Develop business cases and value frameworks, quantifying impact, defining KPIs, and supporting executive alignment and adoption.
Support business development efforts, contributing to opportunity identification, client engagement, and the creation of tailored proposals and go-to-market strategies.
Mentor junior team members, promoting knowledge sharing, skill development, and a high-performance consulting culture.

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