S&C Global Network - AI - Public Services- Senior Manager

Job Title: Senior Manager – Data & AI Location: Mumbai, Gurgaon, Bangalore Department: AI & Data in Growth Networks Experience: 8-10 years Role Overview We are seeking a seasoned Senior Manager – Data & AI to lead complex, high-impact client engagements and deliver data-driven transformation programs. This individual will work closely with senior client stakeholders, manage project teams, and drive business value through innovative application of data engineering, analytics, and AI technologies. This is a strategic, client-facing leadership role requiring strong technical understanding, delivery excellence, stakeholder management, and business consulting experience. Key Responsibilities Client & Engagement Leadership Act as the primary engagement leader for Data & AI projects across multiple clients Build and maintain trusted executive-level client relationships Understand business challenges and translate them into data-driven solutions Lead pre-sales discussions, solution design, scoping and proposal creation Project Delivery & Execution Oversee end-to-end delivery of complex Data, Analytics & AI programmes Manage cross-functional data teams (data engineers, data scientists, analysts, architects) Ensure delivery quality, scope adherence, timelines, and budget Establish data governance, delivery frameworks, and operational excellence practices Technical & Strategic Leadership Develop data modernization, cloud analytics, MLOps and AI adoption strategies Guide team on data engineering, analytics, AI, ML, and Generative AI best practices Review architectures, models, pipelines and solutions for quality and scalability Drive innovation and adoption of emerging AI and GenAI capabilities People Development Mentor and coach project managers and technical teams Lead talent development, workforce planning, and capability building Foster a high-performance, collaborative culture Business Development Identify new opportunities within existing accounts Support organization-wide Data & AI GTM initiatives Represent the company in thought leadership, events, and client workshops Required Qualifications & Skills Education Bachelor’s/Master’s in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Statistics, or related discipline will be preferred MBA preferred but not mandatory Professional Skills Strong client leadership, consulting, and executive stakeholder management Proven track record managing multi-million-dollar data initiatives Excellent communication, facilitation & presentation skills Strong problem-solving and structured thinking abilities Key Traits & Competencies Strategic thinker with execution excellence mindset Customer-obsessed with strong business acumen Ability to lead through influence in a matrix environment High adaptability and continuous-learning mindset Entrepreneurial, collaborative, and proactive About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, military veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by applicable law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.