EY - GDS Consulting - AI Enabled Automation - Architect - Associate Director

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EY GDS – AI Enabled Automation – Associate Director

As part of our EY-GDS D&A (AI Enabled Automation) team, we help our clients solve complex business challenges with the help of data and technology. We help clients drive efficiency, productivity, reduce risk and improve stakeholder experience through AI Enabled intelligent automation. We accelerate time to value for clients by helping discover opportunities in key sectors like TMT, Power & Utilities, GPS, HS&W, Retail, Manufacturing and Auto, Consumer & Financial Services.

The opportunity

We’re looking for Senior Manager/Associate Directors with strong technology and process redesign & automation understanding, having proven delivery capability and client experience. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a leading firm as well as a part of a growing Data and Analytics team.

Your key responsibilities

• Requires 14+ years minimum prior relevant experience.
• Oversee portfolio of automation projects at EY GDS, ensuring alignment to business objectives and strategy
• Lead delivery, maintenance and implementation of strategic automation initiatives
• Utilize expertise and leadership skills to plan, monitor, manage and/or support complex aspects of the data architecture process
• Responsible for building a world class technology team focused on next gen technology – Intelligent automation, cloud, AI / ML / GenAI
• Should have strong consulting background.
• Should have ability to consult CxO level audience in the client organization
• Should have proven credential to drive client conversations, participate in pre-sales activities, convert and promote EY value proposition in client organization
• Improve EY next gen automation capability by tracking emerging technologies; and by evaluating their applicability to business goals and operational requirements
• Anchor and build solutions and POV in the next gen technology areas
• Anticipate internal and/or external business challenges and/or regulatory issues; recommends process, product or service improvements
• Identify areas within EY where process improvement / streamlining, automation, cloud thought leadership could be enhanced
• Define the end-to-end management vision aligned to the broader organization strategy and objectives
• Identify strategic links with other functions and geographies and builds partnerships with varied stakeholders, providing technical leadership and advisory services to the business

Skills and attributes for succes

• Deep knowledge of next generation of automation technologies and have proven delivery experience in
  • Building solutions
  • Building capability and handling large teams and
  • Proven thought leadership
• Hands on knowledge with all across many of the following tech stack - process mining, conversation AL, RPA, LCNC, GenAI / Agentic AI
• Strong technical and hands on experience in building analytics applications
• Should have deep knowledge of complex solution architecting; have worked on various technologies, application space, data security and governance

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Flexible and proactive/self-motivated working style with strong personal ownership of problem resolution, change management and client influencing skills
• Excellent communicator (written and verbal formal and informal).
• Ability to multi-task under pressure and work independently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be a team player and enjoy working in a cooperative and collaborative team environment.
• Adaptable to new technologies and standards.

• 18+ years of experience in the industry with at least 5 years in a technology leader role

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong Program management skills
• Client management skills
• Solutioning skills
• Influencing skills

What we look for

• People with Technology consulting experience and enthusiasm to learn new things in this fast-moving environment

What working at EY offers

At EY, we’re dedicated to helping our clients, from start–ups to Fortune 500 companies — and the work we do with them is as varied as they are.

You get to work with inspiring and meaningful projects. Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. We value our employees and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating assignments. Moreover, you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that emphasizes high quality and knowledge exchange. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

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