Data & AI Strategist - London, UK

Job Description

Role - Data & AI Strategist/Data Strategist

Location - London, UK

Compensation - Competitive (including bonus)

Why Infosys Data and AI Strategy Practice:

The Data and AI Strategy practice enables business transformation for survival and excellence in an AI-first world, by framing the opportunities of the future and structuring the pathway for engineering and execution. The data and AI strategist enables CEOs and heads of businesses to amplify the power of data through AI.

We are a group of modern strategists, who distinguish ourselves by spearheading business transformation driven by these six (6) core principles:

1. Drive AI First business transformation and industry disruption enabling clients to go from a .com world to a .ai world.
2. Enable modern business models, which eliminate boundaries between "business" and "technology".
3. Enable science-driven business decision making informed by "best-practices" powered by Data and Mathematics.
4. Create Dynamic Actionable Measurable near-term business Impact.
5. Be a culture carrier and define the strategy aligned to an Empowered Organization that amplifies existing strengths and leverages winning business practices of the past.
6. Define all strategies with a common goal of creating a social impact for an improved planet.

Your role:

Infosys is seeking a dynamic, strategic, and innovative Data and AI Strategy leader to facilitate the organization's mission to grow and evolve Infosys' Data and Analytics business unit.

The successful candidate will distinguish themselves by being a coach to the CEOs of Infosys' client-base to navigate business transformation using the power of data and AI. They will lead and contribute to strategic master plan and advisory engagements with the client to develop data and AI led initiatives for transformation. They can also be involved in the execution and delivery of such engagements in a leadership role. They will act as the brand ambassador for Infosys and represent Infosys' thought leadership in public forums and media.

Required:

Business Empathy:

• Experience in performing and leading business functions and/or units in one of the following industries:

1. Healthcare and Life Sciences
2. Telecommunications
3. Energy, Utilities and Sustainable Ecosystem
4. Financial Services and Insurance
5. Retail and Consumer Packaged Goods
6. Manufacturing and Supply Chain

Data and AI Savvy:

• Programmer
• Experience in Applied Mathematics, including but not limited to Statistical analysis, Machine Learning, Neural Networks, etc.
• Experience in modern data engineering technologies including but not limited to cloud-native data estates, data pipelines, data virtualization, data as a product, data privacy, micro-services architecture, access management, data locality.

Storyteller:

• Ability to engage CEOs and COOs of Fortune 500 companies.
• Developed formal business cases and business narrative, and is schooled in techniques such as Value Analysis, Market Research.
• Strong presence and excellent communications skills to lead and motivate peers and leaders.

Preferred:

• Ability to manage and execute technology projects, preferably using Agile Methodology.
• Awareness and Research on the emerging technology differentiators to enable AI such as Quantum Computing, GPUs, Blockchain Technology (BCT).
• Ability to perform Financial Analysis and create Value propositions for Investments.
• Proficient in Visualization techniques to articulate business cases and Return-On-Investments.
• Entrepreneurial experience as a startup co-founder is a big plus.

Leadership:

• Leads by example, conveys, and instills integrity, and is capable of inspiring dedicated professionals at all levels. Possess a confident, seasoned, engaging, and personable style.
• Ability and willingness to roll-up sleeves, drive consistent execution of strategic plans and strategies and, "make it happen" in a fast-moving, lean, and entrepreneurial environment.
• Multi-dimensional thinker who operates not only from important past experiences, but with new approaches and developments that occur in a changing and competitive marketplace.
• Demonstrated success in recruiting, developing, and retaining a top-notch team. Possessing clear skills in forming and developing cohesive teams of strong, diverse individuals.
• Sound business judgment and prudent risk-taking, balanced by an innovative, courageous, entrepreneurial style.
• Proven ability to influence, collaborate, build consensus, and resolve conflict while maintaining an enthusiastic and approachable leadership style.

About Infosys

Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. We enable clients in 56 countries to navigate their digital transformation. With over three decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer our clients through the many next steps of their digital journey. We do it by enabling the enterprise with an AI-powered core that helps prioritize the execution of change. We also empower the business with agile digital at scale to deliver unprecedented levels of performance and customer delight. Our always-on learning agenda drives continuous improvement through building and transferring digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem.

Visit www.infosys.com to see how Infosys can help your enterprise navigate your next.

All aspects of employment at Infosys are based on merit, competence, and performance. We are committed to embracing diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Infosys is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.