NextGen AI Director
About The Position
The NextGen AI Innovation Director serves as the strategic leader for EY’s various advanced AI efforts. The director will work collaboratively across EY to align on the vision, investment portfolio, and go‑to‑market strategy for the efforts. Some of the key efforts we expect in the near future consist of Vibe Coding, Reasoning Models, AI Evals, Open Weight models, Tabular Intelligence (Excel-based), and Intelligent Web Browsers. The Director will not only develop our capabilities in these areas, collaborating with key leaders in AI&D Consulting, CT, Tax, Assurance, and SaT, but also ensure that these capabilities support our GTM efforts and have demonstrable customer impact.
Requirements
- 10+ years in consulting/software development with 3+ years stewarding GenAI/LLM portfolios. We are looking for technical insights but not necessarily an engineering manager.
- Proven business leadership such as in product leadership or GTM roles, and team management experience.
- Communication & Influence: Exceptional narrative skills; credible with partners, boards, and senior clients.
- Familiarity with AI development tools, frameworks, and methodologies.
- Market & Offer Design: Experience crafting executive buyer narratives, offer constructs, and commercialization models
- A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, artificial intelligence, or a related field.
- A minimum of 15 years of senior leadership experience with a proven track record of driving client engagement and building strategic partnerships in the technology sectors.
- Experience working with or advising clients in the industry is highly desirable.
- The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing cross-functional teams, influencing organizational change, and navigating complex client relationships.
- Demonstrated success in elevating a firm's profile in emerging technologies and fostering a culture of innovation is essential.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s desirable.
- Relevant AI/ML/Cloud or innovation/strategy certifications are a plus.
Responsibilities
- Prioritize a balanced portfolio across key forward looking AI capabilities including Vibe Coding, Reasoning Models, AI Evals, Open Weight models, Tabular Intelligence (Excel-based), and Intelligent Web Browsers.
- Go‑to‑Market: Collaborate with key service lines and regions to bring some of these capabilities to market in order to drive customer impact.
- Stay abreast of industry trends and academic advancements to inform innovation and strategic direction.
- Represent the company at conferences and forums to promote its AI capabilities and establish thought leadership.
Benefits
- Comprehensive compensation and benefits package
- Medical and dental coverage
- Pension and 401(k) plans
- Wide range of paid time off options
- Flexible vacation policy
- Designated EY Paid Holidays
- Winter/Summer breaks
- Personal/Family Care
- Other leaves of absence
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
