Data & AI Manager

Role overview

Accenture New Zealand is hiring Managers for its Data & AI practice in Auckland. The role is centered on shaping AI and data strategies for clients, leading teams, and turning complex business problems into practical, high-impact solutions.

Why this opportunity stands out

You will join a culture that values innovation, teamwork, and ongoing learning. This position offers exposure to advanced technologies, real client challenges, and work that directly supports business transformation.

What you will do

• Form and guide mixed teams that bring both qualitative and quantitative strengths, using insight-led thinking to address changing market needs.
• Handle client partnerships and ensure AI and data initiatives are delivered successfully.
• Support the expansion of the AI practice through growth-focused and innovative thinking.
• Use data-backed recommendations to brief senior leaders and shape business decisions.
• Provide strategic advice to business stakeholders and deliver solutions that are compelling and evidence based.
• Oversee several projects across different industries and build solutions grounded in data and analysis.
• Prepare reports and presentations for both internal teams and clients, translating findings clearly.
• Address complex issues in areas such as data governance, machine learning, and natural language processing.
• Explain business value using scientific storytelling and advanced data visualization.
• Create AI-enabled language solutions that help systems understand and respond to human speech.
• Design and deliver AI solutions using deep learning and neural network models to convert data into actionable insight.
• Run engagements from early ideation and prototyping through development and deployment.

About you

You are expected to bring strong experience in using data to generate insight and a genuine interest in helping clients mature their analytics capability. A background in managing people and leading AI or data work is important.

Education and experience

• A degree in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, or a related discipline.
• At least 7 years of experience deploying machine learning algorithms for analytics-led digital transformation work.
• At least 3 years of experience in people management, including leading teams on AI and data initiatives.

Core technical areas

• Natural Language Understanding (NLU)
• Conversational AI and virtual agents
• Narrative science
• Speech-to-text and text-to-speech solutions
• Computer vision, including face recognition and handwriting recognition
• Snowflake
• Apache Spark
• Microsoft Azure Machine Learning
• Mathematical programming
• Sentiment analysis

What Accenture offers

• Work on challenging business problems using modern AI, machine learning, and data analytics tools.
• Access training, certifications, and mentorship that support long-term career growth.
• Flexible working arrangements that recognize responsibilities outside the office.
• Opportunity to collaborate with leading experts across a global network.
• Market-competitive pay, wellness support, and professional development benefits.

About Accenture New Zealand

Accenture New Zealand combines technology and human ingenuity to help organisations transform. The company works locally with a global foundation, supporting clients and communities across New Zealand while focusing on positive change and responsible impact.

Additional information

This position is based in Auckland and is a full-time onsite role. The role is aimed at experienced managers who can contribute to strategy, delivery, and practice growth within Data & AI.