Senior Manager - AI & Data (AI Strategy)

Job Description

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Location: Zurich, Basel, Geneva

Work Pattern Percentage: 80-100% 

You bring ambition, we provide opportunities 

Help our clients navigate the future by aligning AI innovation with strategic business goals to drive sustainable growth and competitive advantage. 

Deloitte AI & Data supports clients in unlocking the full potential of AI by bridging the gap between business strategy and technical execution. We enable organizations to embed AI thoughtfully and responsibly into their operations, ensuring measurable business impact and long-term value. 

How You Can Make An Impact 

• Lead end-to-end AI strategy engagements that align with clients’ business objectives, market dynamics, and regulatory environments. 
• Develop client accounts: lead business development, opportunity qualification and proposal shaping.
• Shape Deloitte’s market presence: publish thought leadership, speak at conferences, and develop go-to-market propositions with our alliances.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior client sponsors on AI adoption, governance frameworks, ethical considerations, and risk management to ensure responsible AI deployment. 
• Translate complex AI technologies and capabilities into clear business cases, roadmaps, and actionable plans that drive transformation. 
• Drive cross-functional collaboration among business leaders, data scientists, engineers, and external partners to identify use cases, prioritise initiatives and lead organisational change. 
• Mentor and lead teams, fostering a culture of innovation, strategic thinking, and client-centric delivery excellence. 

Who We Are Looking For 

Experience:

• 8-10+ years of relevant experience in AI strategy, technology consulting, business advisory or strategic industry roles focused on AI and digital transformation. 
• Proven track record advising senior executives and influencing strategic decisions related to AI adoption and innovation. 
• Proven track record selling complex AI or data-driven transformation programmes across multiple industries. 
• Strong understanding of AI technologies, including machine learning, natural language processing, and generative AI, and their business applications. 
• Familiarity with AI governance, ethics, and regulatory considerations in AI deployment. 

Drive and Motivation: 

• Ambitious, strategic thinker with a passion for AI and its potential to transform businesses. 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead teams in a fast-paced, evolving environment. 
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying abreast of AI trends and best practices. 
• Leadership, Commercial Acumen, and Communication Skills: 
• Strong executive presence with the ability to build trusted, senior relationships and influence outcomes.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills, capable of articulating complex AI concepts in business terms to diverse audiences. 
• Expert in senior stakeholder management, negotiation, and influencing decision-making. 
• Proficient in leading and developing high-performing teams, managing project delivery, and driving business growth (pipeline generation, account expansion). 

Technical and Strategic Expertise: 

• Deep knowledge of AI technologies, data analytics, and digital ecosystems. 
• Proven ability to assess AI risks and benefits from a strategic and operational perspective. 
• Proficient in AI use case identification, prioritisation, and value realisation. 
• Understanding of cloud platforms and AI tools (AWS, Azure, GCP, LLMs) is advantageous. 

Language Proficiency: 

• Fluent in English; proficiency in German and/or French is highly preferred to engage effectively with local clients and teams.

Industry Experience:

• Experience in Banking, Insurance, Life Sciences, Healthcare, or other regulated sectors is preferred. 

Your team  

Become part of a diverse and multinational team of 60+ highly motivated individuals located in our Zurich, Geneva, or Basel offices. We specialise in AI & data – how to structure it, how to source it, how to transform it, how to store it, and how to consume it. Join our fast-paced and fun team, working alongside highly talented colleagues on varied and exciting projects, with access to excellent and continuous learning opportunities.  

Deloitte AI & Data is the leading data & analytics consulting team in Switzerland. You will have a chance to work with outstanding colleagues and have access to a variety of clients, vendors, and technologies. Our business is growing fast, and there are plenty of market opportunities to develop your career in the direction that you want.  

We will help you grow both personally and professionally: through our trainings, mentoring programmes, and on-the-job learning, but also by working with clients and vendors across different industries.  

Careers at Deloitte. Choose your impact. 

At Deloitte, your ideas create impact and spark meaningful change for our clients, people and society. Your unique expertise, background, and perspective help us find new ways into the most complex challenges so we can brighten the futures of those our work affects. At Deloitte, you can build a career that inspires and energises you. At Deloitte, you can choose your impact.  

In Switzerland, we provide industry-specific services in the areas of Audit & Assurance, Tax & Legal, Strategy, Risk & Transactions Advisory, and Technology & Transformation. With close to 3,000 employees at six locations, we serve companies and organisations of all sizes in all industry sectors. We offer meaningful and challenging work, an inclusive and supportive environment where you can be your best self and where you will never stop growing. You will benefit from flexible and hybrid working conditions, wellbeing and parental programmes as well as many opportunities to connect, collaborate, and learn.   

Join us and become part of a global network of like-minded people dedicated to making a difference, whether by  addressing climate change  or improving 100 million futures by 2030. Want to know more about opportunities at Deloitte? Visit  www.apply.deloitte.ch

How to apply    

We look forward to hearing from you! Please click on “apply now” to submit a complete application, including CV, cover letter, references and degree certificates.    If you have any questions, please contact Aarabi at  [email protected]  

• We consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, ethnicity, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability, in accordance with applicable law. Research shows that women are less likely to apply for roles unless they match all the criteria; do not hold yourself back – apply today.   

We do not accept applications from recruitment agencies for this position.   

Deloitte Consulting AG and Deloitte AG are affiliates of Deloitte NSE LLP, a member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, a UK private company limited by guarantee (“DTTL”) 

Requisition ID: 21733

AI Strategy