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EY AI & Data Strategy - Private Equity Sector - Senior Manager - US Consulting in Columbia, South Carolina
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AI & Data Strategy - Private Equity Sector - Senior Manager – Tech Consulting
EY delivers unparalleled cross functional tech consulting services in artificial intelligence, big data and cloud engineering. We always support and enable big ideas with the ambition to keep doing more. We leverage leading practices and a high degree of business acumen that has been compiled over years of experience to ensure the highest level of execution and satisfaction for our clients. Our Artificial Intelligence and Data team helps apply cutting edge technology and techniques to bring solutions to our clients. As part of that, you’ll sit side-by-side with clients and diverse teams from EY to create a well-rounded approach to advising and solving challenging problems, some of which have not been solved before. Come help define the future of AI.
The opportunity
EY is significantly investing in their award-winning AI & Data practice. You will help our clients develop and realize their ambition to leverage AI at scale and drive better business outcomes. You will work with a wide variety of clients to deliver the latest data science and big data technologies. Your teams will design and build scalable solutions that unify, enrich, and derive insights from varied data sources across a broad technology landscape. You will help our clients navigate the complex world of modern data science, analytics, and software engineering. We’ll look to you to provide consulting services to ensure AI solutions are properly engineered and maintained to support the ongoing business needs of our clients.
As a key member of our Private Equity sector team, you will help private equity backed companies and their Sponsors navigate the complex world of modern data management, AI, data engineering, data science, analytics, and emerging technologies. We will look to you to bring cross-sector industry depth and knowledge about client’s data and analytics related problems, and help develop solutions, go-to-market strategy and plans solving the most critical business problems for our clients. This is a high growth, high visibility area with plenty of opportunities to enhance your skillset and build your career.
Your key responsibilities
You will work closely with our Strategy and Transactions and Consulting teams to understand the Private Equity Firm’s investment thesis and deal hypothesis to help create and deliver differentiated value for the portfolio company and its Sponsor. As a data and analytics PE sector Senior Manager you will:
Working knowledge of data acquisition, data modelling, data products and data governance in complex.
Knowledgeable on the latest technologies, products and approaches related to modern data management (data fabric, data mesh, data products, and more) data engineering practices and Analytics and AI execution.
Developing and executing a comprehensive AI Strategy that aligns with the client’s goals, mission and vision
Leading teams of AI engineers and data scientists in delivery of modern Machine Learning and AI solutions for clients
Staying abreast of AI technology trends and provide directional guidance and recommendations around ModelOps tools and solutions that fit their needs and integrate with their existing ecosystem
Lead project teams, pursuit teams and coordinate with executives in translating business problems to analytical solutions and insights
Help our clients make data-driven decisions by leading teams utilizing structured and unstructured data to produce insights leveraging both basic and advanced analytics approaches
Organize and lead business development strategies, and serve as a thought leader by bringing market leading insights to find, strategize around, and capture new markets for driving business growth
Lead teams in developing compelling sales materials, proposals, and presentations for presenting business focused data related solution to clients
Clearly communicate findings, recommendations and opportunities to improve data systems and solutions
Seek out information to learn about emerging methodologies and technologies
Collaborate, influence and build consensus through constructive relationships and effective listening across functional and sector teams
Host brainstorming sessions and workshops with business, technology, sector, industry, and executive teams on data related topics for developing data assessments, project execution plans, roadmaps, and action plans
Leverage a network of external partners and alliance partners for developing cutting edge solutions so solve our client’s business problems
Skills and attributes for success
Strong working knowledge in applying data analysis algorithms (statistics, machine learning, natural language processing, sentiment analysis, text mining, etc.) to analyze large amounts of data and deliver value creation points of view and recommendations
Strong working knowledge of and experience with data dissemination, analysis, reporting, dashboarding, generating insights
Experience with mergers and acquisitions or in a private equity backed companies
Previous management consulting experience required
To qualify for the role, you must have
A bachelor’s degree or above in data and analytics, information systems, statistics, computer science, or related disciplines
Approximately 8+ years in designing developing and implementing data and analytics strategies and solutions including data management, quality management, master data management, big data, AI, ML, IoT, and other emerging technologies
Experience coordinating complex transformations across multiple workstreams and audiences encompassing the business and vendor partners
Willingness to travel to meet client obligations
Ideally, you’ll also have
Experience working with a Big 4, technology consulting firm or extensive industry experience that includes consultative roles
Bachelor’s degree, or MS degree in Business or Economics, Technology Entrepreneurship, Computer Science, Informatics, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, or Machine Learning
Experience working in a fast-paced transactions oriented team environment and ability to adapt quickly to change
Experience and demonstratable results in professional services sales
Refined executive presentation skills focused on driving business outcomes
What we look for
Ability to develop relationships with Fund and portfolio key business, technical and client stakeholders to ensure the value creation strategy and customer satisfaction goals are met
Ability to seek expansion and improvements of existing data environments within your areas of expertise to create growth opportunities and sales
An inclusive mindset that consistently seeks to empower others and harness the value of diverse teams
Ability to embrace teaming with others to get to the best answers and outcomes for our clients and our people
Ability to react and strategize approaches and recommendations quickly and in a high-pressure environment
What we offer you
At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more .
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $176,500 to $403,000. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $211,800 to $458,000. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
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