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The Accenture Microsoft Business Group (AMBG) practice seeks a hands-on Microsoft Data & AI Manager specialized in Gen.AI and Open.AI to develop and grow our UAE practices.
Key characteristics for applicants include team-oriented and self-starting individuals with the ability to form strong relationships for solutions in delivering Microsoft cloud applications and technologies for our customers. Applicants should have deep hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Data & AI, Gen.AI, Open.AI, and Accenture Microsoft offerings.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Develop Data & Artificial intelligence strategies for organizations to harness Artificial Intelligence value and oversee their execution.
Advise on shaping Artificial intelligence Research & Development portfolio across industry sectors highlighting business cases.
Design and set up a data governance program to elevate data quality assets and drive data monetization.
Design and establish the operating model for organizations’ data and AI units.
Participate in Artificial intelligence thought leadership development.
Establish strong data foundations in data management, data governance, regulatory compliance, and data architecture and platform considerations to protect data quality and treat it like a valuable asset.
Design a target operating model for a data-driven organization that is responsive to business demands, adaptable to evolving technology, and fosters data culture.
Define and prioritize data consumption across the business to launch intelligent products that release value from reporting, analytics, and artificial intelligence.
Drive internal data strategy skills, assets, and capability building and identify opportunities for collaboration across Accenture and ecosystem partners to win in the market.
Utilize programming skills to design and build data pipelines to drive and accelerate business impact.
Analyze and perform data profiling to understand data patterns and discrepancies following Data Quality and Data Management processes.
Understand and follow best practices to design and develop the E2E Data Pipeline: data transformation, ingestion, processing, and surfacing of data for large-scale applications.
What can you expect in the role?
Be part of the largest, most complex enterprise scale Microsoft transformations in the Middle East.
Leverage your quest for knowledge to learn about every stage of the Microsoft Data & AI Delivery Lifecycle
Use your creativity to design and build dashboards, reports, and visual products while developing your ability to analyze data.
Engage your curiosity to change the way people experience interactions with technology, each other and with companies.
Display your collaborative spirit while connecting with team members to help solve complex business needs.
Rely on your attention to detail while acting as a detective, looking closely at software to make sure everything’s working to specification while helping ensure data quality.
What are we looking for:
The following qualification(s) are required / preferable and beneficial for the candidate to perform the role:
Bachelor’s / Master’s degree or equivalent in relevant subject areas such as Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science and similar.
Strong numerical and analytical skills, capable of applying quantitative methods and approaches
Knowledge in Microsoft Data Lake / OpenAI / GenAI/ Data Warehousing / Big data tools, ETLs
Very good understanding of SQL, Python, or both.
Familiarity and interest to specialized in Microsoft Technologies (Azure, OpenAI, Purview..).
Self-motivation, proactiveness and openness to changes.
Ability to make things happen and to keep deadlines.
Ability to work under pressure and manage unexpected situations.
Effective communication and presentation skills.
Related certifications would be a plus.
Excellent spoken and written command of English allowing you to collaborate in the international Accenture environment.
Why join us?
We offer a transparent, fast paced approach career progression, with a focus on your strengths and continuous coaching from senior colleagues.
You will benefit from working alongside Accenture experts who are solving some of the biggest industry challenges with innovative thinking and pioneering tools.
Flexible work arrangements and a range of benefits including competitive rewards.
You will have access to state-of-the-art technology that will give you the opportunity to deepen your existing skills even as you help create the latest business trends.
You will also have opportunities to make a difference to the communities in which we work and live.
Next Steps
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