AI and Data Strategist - Infrastructure
Grade: Manager
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced AI and Data infrastructure Strategy Manager to help shape and deliver enterprise-wide AI transformation initiatives for clients across the infrastructure sector. This role requires a strategic business technologist who can translate AI, data and automation capabilities into tangible business value while designing the organisational frameworks needed to become an AI-first enterprise.
Your client impact
* Define comprehensive AI, data and automation strategies tailored to client organisations across infrastructure sectors
* Communicate current global thinking and trends in the AI, Automation and Data space including within EY.
* Conduct in-depth analysis of industry-specific value chain and identify a portfolio of high impact AI, data and automation use cases, to drive revenue growth, operational efficiency, and competitive differentiation
* Assess organisational AI and data landscape maturity and create tailored roadmaps for transformation including operating models, organisational structure and capabilities required to deliver the strategy
* Contribute to the development of high-level business and technology architectures and operating models that enable scalable AI deployment (encompassing both data and automation)
* Support in the leading of cross-functional workshops and design sessions with senior stakeholders to align diverse stakeholder groups around a unified AI vision
* Present complex AI/agentic concepts and recommendations to senior leadership audiences
* Support the prioritisation of AI initiatives based on strategic value, feasibility, and organisational readiness
* Contribute to solution development of high impact bid responses and proposal for AI led transformation
* Drive change management initiatives to embed AI-driven and automation-enabled culture across client organisations. Ensure strategies align with ethical AI principles, regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, AI Act), and risk mitigation frameworks.
Essential Qualifications
* STEM degree or an equivalent certification in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field
* Certifications in relevant areas (e.g., cloud platforms, data governance, AI ethics, automation technologies)
Essential Criteria
* Strong experience of delivering enterprise-level AI strategies for complex or multinational organisations
* Expertise and interest in, the UK Infrastructure sector including HMG commitments such as National Infrastructure Strategy and Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution.
* Experience in designing operating models and organisational structures for data and AI functions
* Experience of working with client organisations to write business or investment cases
* Strong understanding of AI/ML technologies, including generative AI, predictive analytics, NLP, data and Intelligent Automation
* Knowledge of modern data governance frameworks and architectures, cloud platforms, and AI infrastructure including DAMA
* Knowledge of AI governance frameworks, model risk management, and regulatory requirements
* Strategic thinking with demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts into business language
Soft Skills
* Team leadership and coaching skills
* Proven communication, storytelling and presentation skills
* Proven stakeholder management skills with excellent facilitation and workshop design capabilities including ability to influence senior stakeholders
* Proven ability to collaborate in multi-disciplinary teams (data scientists, engineers, business strategists)
* Continuous learning mindset to stay ahead of rapidly evolving AI landscape and strategies for deployment
* Strategic thinking with demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts into business language and explain how they drive business value
Preferred Criteria
* Experience with Big 4 consulting methodologies and framework
* Knowledge of sustainability and climate change challenges across industries
* Knowledge of one or more of the following sectors: Energy, Government, Transport, Power and Utilities, Telco and Media
* Experience working in industry, government or a management consultancy environment
* Ability to analyse data and deliver insightful, practical solutions
* Experience of managing teams, including internal staff, clients and wider stakeholders
* Experience of delivering presentations to senior audiences
* Skills and experience in Portfolio, Programme and Project Management
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