About the Role Accenture is looking for a strategic, outcomes-focused leader to join our D&AI Strategy team within Strategy & Consulting. This role is designed for a seasoned professional who can shape and lead complex, enterprise-wide transformations, embedding data and AI at the heart of business and operating model reinvention. You will be responsible for guiding clients through large-scale AI-led change - from defining ambition and identifying opportunity, to building investment cases and steering end-to-end execution. We’re particularly interested in individuals with experience operating in Communications, Media & Technology, who bring both strategic depth and delivery credibility. Key Responsibilities Lead the development of holistic data and AI strategies, including operating models, architecture frameworks, and multi-year transformation roadmaps Design and drive AI transformation programs that reimagine business and technology functions, and accelerate value capture at scale Advise C-level stakeholders on the strategic implications of AI and data – influencing decision-making and aligning transformation with business objectives Shape actionable, insight-driven business cases and prioritised AI use cases aligned to value potential Guide clients through the organisational and cultural changes required to operationalise AI at scale – across talent, governance, and ways of working Lead and mentor cross-functional teams across strategy, architecture, engineering, and delivery Contribute to go-to-market activity, solutioning, proposal development, and internal capability uplift What We’re Looking For Demonstrated experience leading enterprise data and AI strategy or transformation programs Strong understanding of enterprise architecture, operating model design, and value-driven solutioning Proven ability to influence and partner with senior business and technology stakeholders Ability to navigate ambiguity and bring structure to complex problems Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to connect AI ambition to business impact Industry experience or exposure to Communications, Media or Technology-driven environments Prior consulting experience, or demonstrated success in a senior internal transformation role Ability to drive excellent client delivery as well as lead strategic executive conversations to shape new opportunities Preferred Attributes Expertise in AI maturity frameworks, adoption roadmaps, and AI operating models Understanding of cloud platforms and modern data ecosystems (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP) Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience in crafting executive-level presentations and points of view Why Join Us? At Accenture, you’ll be part of a high-performing team helping organisations unlock the full potential of AI and data. You’ll operate at the forefront of transformation, advising industry leaders on how to navigate disruption and build the future of their businesses with intelligence at the core. This is your opportunity to lead change at scale - with impact, with purpose, and with the backing of one of the world’s most trusted innovation brands. LI-GM About Accenture We work with one shared purpose: to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Every day, more than 775,000 of us help our stakeholders continuously reinvent. Together, we drive positive change and deliver value to our clients, partners, shareholders, communities, and each other.We believe that delivering value requires innovation, and innovation thrives in an inclusive and diverse environment. 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