(INV) Senior Consultant, AI & Data, Data Strategist, Infrastructure, TC UKI

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced AI and Data Strategy Senior Consultant to help shape and deliver enterprise-wide AI transformation initiatives for clients across the infrastructure industry. This role requires a strategic business technologist who can operate as part of a team to 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

• Help define comprehensive AI, data and automation strategies tailored to client organisations across consumer products, retail, health, energy and life sciences sectors
• Support 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
• Help assess organisational AI and data landscape maturity and create tailored roadmaps for transformation in areas such as 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 EY project leadership in cross‑functional workshops and design sessions with senior stakeholders as they seek to align diverse stakeholder groups around a unified AI vision
• Help create content to articulate complex AI/agentic concepts and recommendations to senior leadership audiences
• Conduct analysis that inputs to the prioritisation of AI initiatives based on strategic value, feasibility and organisational readiness
• Contribute to solution development of high‑impact bid responses and proposals for AI‑led transformation

Essential Qualifications

• STEM degree or an equivalent certification in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering or a related field

Essential Criteria

• Experience contributing to enterprise‑level AI strategies for complex or multinational organisations
• Familiarity with the design of operating models and organisational structures for data and AI functions
• Familiarity and understanding of AI/ML technologies, including generative AI, predictive analytics, NLP, data and intelligent automation
• Familiarity with AI governance frameworks, model risk management and regulatory requirements

Soft Skills

• Communication, storytelling and presentation skills
• Experience of facilitation and workshop design including ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Experience of interacting and collaborating with multi‑disciplinary teams (data scientists, engineers, business strategists)
• Continuous learning mindset to stay ahead of the rapidly evolving AI landscape and strategies for deployment
• Strategic thinking with ability to translate complex technical concepts into business language and explain how they drive business value

Preferred Criteria

• Familiarity with modern data governance frameworks and architectures, cloud platforms and AI infrastructure including DAMA
• Experience with Big 4 consulting methodologies and framework
• Experience in one of the following domains and/or sectors: Finance, Supply Chain, Commercial, Programme & Portfolio, Capital Delivery

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications in relevant areas (e.g., cloud platforms, data governance, AI ethics, automation technologies)
• 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

What We Offer

• Continuous learning: you’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: we’ll provide the tools and flexibility so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: we’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

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