Senior Manager, Data Analytics Automation-AI Strategy Modernization

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KPMG’s Management Consulting practice helps organizations
leverage
change.
The Data, Analytics and Automation team helps organizations unlock value from data and AI by enabling data-informed decision-making through strategy, governance, and operating model design in complex enterprise environments.

We help organizations
to
become
AI dr
iven! Will you collaborate with us?

Our Team

As a
Senior Manager in Data, Analytics and Automation
, you will be part of our Technology Consulting practice within Consulting Firm. Our global network of professionals collaborates to design innovative, data-
driven
and AI-enabled solutions.

We integrate across advisory domains including Business Intelligence, Advanced Analytics, Digital Transformation, and Enterprise Solutions to help organizations embed AI into their core business strategy.
We collaborate across service offerings on
AI
driven solutions.

The successful candidate will lead
AI and advanced analytics strategy engagements
, helping organizations
identify
, prioritize, and design AI-enabled opportunities.

This role is focused on
strategy, use case design, and operating model definition
—not model development or implementation. You will work with business and technology leaders to shape how AI is adopted responsibly and effectively across the enterprise.

What you will do

• Lead the development of
  AI and advanced analytics strategies and roadmaps

• Identify
  and prioritize
  AI use cases
  aligned to business value and strategic objectives

• Design
  AI operating models
  , including governance, roles, and delivery structures

• Define frameworks for
  responsible AI
  , including model risk management, ethics, and compliance

• Translate business challenges into
  AI-enabled solutions and high-level designs

• Develop
  business cases and value realization frameworks
  for AI initiatives

• Facilitate workshops to drive
  AI ideation, use case discovery, and prioritization

• Align AI strategy with underlying
  data capabilities and enterprise architecture

• Advise on adoption of emerging technologies (e.g., GenAI) at a strategic level

• Support executive stakeholders in understanding
  AI risks, opportunities, and investment decisions

• Collaborate with data strategy teams to ensure alignment between
  data and AI transformation

• Co
  ntribute to the development of
  AI advisory offerings and thought leadership

• Mentor team members in AI strategy, analytics translation, and business engagement

What you bring to the role

• University degree in data science, computer science, business, or a related field

• 10+ years of experience in analytics, AI, or data-driven strategy roles, including 5-7 years of hands on consulting experience

• Proven experience in defining
  AI strategies, use cases, and operating models

• Strong understanding of
  AI/ML concepts and lifecycle
  (without requiring hands-on development)

• Experience with
  GenAI and emerging AI trends
  is strongly preferred

• Strong business acumen and ability to translate analytics into
  business value

• Experience engaging with
  senior stakeholders and executives

• Excellent communication and storytelling skills

• Experience in financial services or insurance is considered an asset

• Familiarity with AI governance, ethics, and regulatory considerations is an asset

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best