Roles & responsibilities

This role combines people and project management, strategizing AI application development and deployment into Audit, guiding and mentoring a dynamic team, and managing AI products used in Audit. The position calls for a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of AI applications in audit practices, exceptional leadership skills, and the ability to cultivate a team-oriented and forward-thinking work environment.

Lead business requirement, prioritization, and translation into actionable development backlogs.

Conduct workshops with Audit Innovation teams to derive and refine requirements.

Work on developing proof of concepts on various use-cases along with Developers and Solution Architects

Ability to learn different tools and technologies related to the application of AI in the Audit

Ability to handle stakeholder relationships across member firms

Be a coach / mentor to a team of Managers, Seniors, Associates, and train them to deliver high quality solutions

Demonstrate professionalism, industry competence and clarity of communication when dealing with the engagement teams

Use technology (on specific areas of work), continually learn, share knowledge with team members, and enhance service delivery

Contribute to technical and soft-skills training to continually develop the team's skills on industry specific areas of work

Coordinate with business team and LT to understand the business needs and work with development team to build custom solutions

Apply Agile product management practices to ensure efficient and iterative delivery of AI products.

Lead cross-functional teams including Business Analysts and technical experts to deliver impactful solutions.

Hold relevant Product Management certifications (e.g., SAFe or equivalent) to support structured delivery frameworks.

Development-

Work closely with Business Analysts to comprehend project demands and offer recommendations on solutions; guide BA’s on best practices for building audit solutions

Actively lead preparation and review of all relevant documentation to enable tool usage like business requirements, test cases, user manuals, and other required documentation

Coordinate testing of new solution releases working with the Product Integrity team

Ensure effective project control, change control, risk management and testing processes are maintained

Monitor and control resources, revenue and capital costs against the project budget and manages expectations of all project stakeholders

Manage people -

Lead and nurture a high-performing team, promoting a culture of innovation and cooperation.





Be a performance manager to guide and coach GTS professionals on career advancement and provide continuous feedback throughout the performance year on their development areas

Actively participate and lead overall performance development and feedback process at team level and at overall GDC level

Prior team and people management skills and ability to handle stakeholder relationships are helpful.

Lead projects –

Lead / participate in firm’s strategic initiatives and/or corporate social responsibility programs

Experience working in leading audit firms with proven project management skills — managing teams on multiple projects in client-facing roles/debugging skills

Drive ideas related to efficiencies, compliance and projects

Contribute to business development and drive strategic programs and projects; to be implemented within the agreed time and budget

Sound understanding of various internal frameworks and guidelines; ensuring adherence of self and team

Responsibilities

Roles & responsibilities This role combines people and project management, strategizing AI application development and deployment into Audit, guiding and mentoring a dynamic team, and managing AI products used in Audit. The position calls for a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of AI applications in audit practices, exceptional leadership skills, and the ability to cultivate a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment.

Lead business requirement, prioritization, and translation into actionable development backlogs.

Conduct workshops with Audit Innovation teams to derive and refine requirements.

Work on developing proof of concepts on various use-cases along with Developers and Solution Architects

Ability to learn different tools and technologies related to the application of AI in the Audit

Ability to handle stakeholder relationships across member firms

Be a coach / mentor to a team of Managers, Seniors, Associates, and train them to deliver high quality solutions

Demonstrate professionalism, industry competence and clarity of communication when dealing with the engagement teams

Use technology (on specific areas of work), continually learn, share knowledge with team members, and enhance service delivery

Contribute to technical and soft-skills training to continually develop the team's skills on industry specific areas of work

Coordinate with business team and LT to understand the business needs and work with development team to build custom solutions





Apply Agile product management practices to ensure efficient and iterative delivery of AI products.

Lead cross-functional teams including Business Analysts and technical experts to deliver impactful solutions.

Hold relevant Product Management certifications (e.g., SAFe or equivalent) to support structured delivery frameworks.

Development-

Work closely with Business Analysts to comprehend project demands and offer recommendations on solutions; guide BA’s on best practices for building audit solutions

Actively lead preparation and review of all relevant documentation to enable tool usage like business requirements, test cases, user manuals, and other required documentation

Coordinate testing of new solution releases working with the Product Integrity team

Ensure effective project control, change control, risk management and testing processes are maintained

Monitor and control resources, revenue and capital costs against the project budget and manages expectations of all project stakeholders

Manage people -

Lead and nurture a high-performing team, promoting a culture of innovation and cooperation.

Be a performance manager to guide and coach GTS professionals on career advancement and provide continuous feedback throughout the performance year on their development areas

Actively participate and lead overall performance development and feedback process at team level and at overall GDC level

Prior team and people management skills and ability to handle stakeholder relationships are helpful.

Lead projects –

Lead / participate in firm’s strategic initiatives and/or corporate social responsibility programs

Experience working in leading audit firms with proven project management skills — managing teams on multiple projects in client-facing roles/debugging skills

Drive ideas related to efficiencies, compliance and projects

Contribute to business development and drive strategic programs and projects; to be implemented within the agreed time and budget

Sound understanding of various internal frameworks and guidelines; ensuring adherence of self and team

Qualifications

This role is for you if you have the below

Educational qualifications

CA (Chartered Accountant) / CPA

Work experience

Total number of years of work experience – 18+

Relevant number of years of work experience required – 12+

Experience as a product manager / product owner

Demonstrate hands on experience working with technology, preferably in the AI stack or building analytics solutions in Audit

Formulated and execute strategic plans to integrate technology to drive business / process improvements

Experience leading technology projects from ideation to implementation

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