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EY GDS is seeking a highly experienced Associate Director – AI Strategy to lead the development and execution of AI-led business transformation engagements within EY-Parthenon's global strategy consulting practice.

This role sits at the intersection of strategy, artificial intelligence, generative AI, data analytics, digital transformation and value creation. The Associate Director will partner with global EY-Parthenon leadership and client executives to shape enterprise AI strategies, identify growth and efficiency opportunities, establish AI governance frameworks and deliver large-scale AI transformation programmes.

The individual will play a critical role in building EY-Parthenon's AI Strategy capabilities across GDS while supporting client pursuits, thought leadership, innovation initiatives and high-impact transformation engagements.

AI Strategy & Enterprise Transformation

Lead AI strategy engagements for Fortune 500 and private equity-backed organisations across sectors.

Advise C-suite executives on AI-enabled growth, operating model transformation, productivity enhancement and innovation opportunities.

Develop enterprise AI and Generative AI roadmaps aligned to business and value creation objectives.

Support post-merger integration and value creation programmes through AI-enabled business transformation.

Design AI-driven value realisation frameworks and business cases.

Advise clients on Large Language Models (LLMs), AI platforms, intelligent automation, digital workers and emerging technologies.

AI Governance, Risk & Responsible AI





Establish AI governance models, controls, policies and oversight mechanisms.

Assess AI-related risks including data privacy, cybersecurity, model bias, explainability and regulatory compliance.

Private Equity & Value Creation Support

Support commercial due diligence and technology diligence engagements from an AI perspective.

Develop AI-led transformation opportunities for portfolio companies.

Business Development & Market Leadership

Support account growth and strategic pursuit initiatives.

Build reusable AI strategy methodologies, assets and accelerators.

Lead multidisciplinary teams of strategy consultants, data scientists, AI specialists and transformation professionals.

Support recruitment, workforce planning and talent development initiatives.

Collaborate with global EY-Parthenon, Consulting, Technology, Data & Analytics and EY.ai teams.

Preferred Experience

- 15+ years of consulting, strategy, technology, analytics or digital transformation experience.
- 5+ years leading enterprise-scale AI, analytics or transformation programmes.
- Demonstrated experience working with C-suite stakeholders.
- Solid understanding of strategic planning and business transformation.
- Experience leading global delivery and distributed teams.

Experience in strategy consulting firms such as EY-Parthenon, EY Consulting, MBB, Big Four, Accenture Strategy, Kearney, Strategy& or equivalent.

Experience supporting Private Equity, Corporate Strategy or Value Creation engagements.

Experience with Generative AI, Agentic AI,



Large Language Models, AI governance, data strategy, advanced analytics, intelligent automation, digital workforce solutions and cloud-based AI platforms.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, Data Science, Statistics, Business or a related discipline.

MBA from a reputed institution.

Master's degree in AI, Data Science, Analytics, Technology Management or a related field.

Professional certifications in AI, Cloud, Analytics or Agile methodologies.

market assessment and competitive analysis; value creation planning; digital transformation; data and analytics strategy; financial and business case modelling

Commercial Acumen - Revenue generation; account management; practice building

Quantifiable business value realised for clients

Commercial Performance

Account expansion and revenue growth

Coaching and talent development

The ideal candidate combines the strategic thinking of an EY-Parthenon consultant with the practical AI transformation experience of a technology leader. They will have a proven track record of shaping AI-enabled business strategies, driving executive alignment, building governance frameworks, developing AI-driven value creation opportunities and leading globally distributed consulting teams to deliver measurable business outcomes.

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