Accenture - Data Science Consultant

Job Description :

Job Title : Consultant - Data & AI

Department : Public Service Data & AI - Growth Network

Location : Mumbai, Bangalore, Gurgaon

Reporting To : Manager/Senior Manager Data & AI

Job Summary :

We are seeking an experienced Data & AI Consultant to lead and deliver client-facing projects focused on data strategy, AI adoption, and analytics transformation. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in data engineering, analytics, machine learning, stakeholder management, and project delivery. This role requires the ability to translate business problems into data-driven solutions and manage end-to-end project lifecycle while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities :

Client Engagement & Project Management :

- Lead end-to-end delivery of Data & AI consulting engagements.

- Act as primary point of contact for client stakeholders and executives.

- Understand business requirements and convert them into technical roadmaps.

- Manage project planning, timelines, budgets, and risk mitigation.

- Drive workshops, requirements sessions, demos, and client presentations.

- Ensure project quality, governance, and successful business outcomes.

Data & AI Solutioning :

- Define data and AI strategy, architecture, and implementation approach.

- Conduct data assessments, maturity analysis, and technology recommendations.

- Design and develop data pipelines, data models, dashboards, or ML prototypes (as needed).

- Support development and deployment of AI/ML models or generative AI applications.

- Apply best practices for data governance, security, and responsible AI.

Technical Leadership (Hands-on or Oversight) :

- Guide technical teams (data engineers, analysts, ML engineers) in solution delivery.

- Review architecture, data models, and AI model performance.

- Support POCs and MVPs to validate solution feasibility.

Business Consulting & Value Delivery :

- Identify business problems and opportunities to drive data-enabled transformation.

- Develop business cases, ROI calculations, and adoption frameworks.

- Support change management, enablement, and AI literacy initiatives.

Required Qualifications :

- Bachelor's/Masters in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field is preferred.

- 3-5+ years of experience in Consulting / Data & AI / Digital Transformation.

- Proven experience leading and delivering client projects.

Job Qualifications :

Required Qualifications :

- Bachelor's/Masters in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field is preferred.

- 3-5+ years of experience in Consulting / Data & AI / Digital Transformation.

- Proven experience leading and delivering client projects.

Technical Skills :

Experience in one or more of the following areas :

- Data platforms : Azure / AWS / GCP

- Data engineering tools : Databricks, Spark, SQL, ETL tools

- BI & analytics : Power BI, Tableau, Looker, Excel

- AI/ML : Python (Pandas, Scikit-Learn, PyTorch/TensorFlow optional), LLM applications

- Databases & cloud storage : SQL/NoSQL systems

- MLOps & DevOps (bonus) : CI/CD, ML deployment pipelines

- Mastery of project delivery frameworks : Agile / Scrum / Kanban

Soft Skills :

- Strong communication & stakeholder management

- Business problem-solving and analytical mindset

- Ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams

- Client-facing experience and executive communication skills

- Proactive, structured, and detail-oriented approach to delivery

Preferred :

- Certification(s) : Azure/AWS/GCP Data/AI, Scrum Master, PMP

- Experience with Generative AI solutions and LLM frameworks

- Experience in consulting or digital transformation programs

Success Metrics :

- Client satisfaction & successful project delivery

- Achievement of project milestones, financial targets, and ROI outcomes

- Quality of deliverables and innovation in Data & AI adoption

- Growth of client relationships and potential project expansion