Manager of AI Strategy in Oil & Gas Consulting

Qualifications

• This position requires deep industry knowledge and a successful track record in designing and implementing responsible, scalable AI solutions
• Exceptional analytical and decision-making capabilities to address intricate challenges
• Demonstrated experience in managing client relationships and leading teams
• Effective communication skills to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels
• 5+ years in technology consulting, digital transformation, or AI-focused business solutions
• 3+ years leading AI/ML projects with team and executive stakeholder management
• Strong expertise in AI platforms and tools, and proficiency in data architecture design
• Knowledge of emerging technologies and the ability to develop technology strategies
• Substantial knowledge of oil & gas industry operations and AI use cases
• Experience in developing AI strategy and governance models
• Hands-on familiarity with Generative AI frameworks and cloud-native environments
• Proficient in programming with Python, alongside tools like Pandas, PyTorch, and SQL

Benefits

• Explore a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative environment that encourages excellence

Responsibilities

• You will manage high-impact engagements focusing on Generative AI, Agentic AI, MLOps, and AI governance, driving measurable outcomes across business operations
• As the AI Strategy Manager, you will utilize proprietary, industry-specific business models and innovative operational strategies to enhance AI investment results
• Your responsibilities will include capability assessments, operating model design, product management, and process design, ensuring AI efforts align with business strategies and stakeholder priorities
• Lead the execution of complex AI strategies aimed at improving business efficiency and effectiveness
• Collaborate closely with clients to visualize how AI can revolutionize their markets, products, and capabilities
• Maintain high-quality engagement delivery while managing risks throughout the project lifecycle
• Grow client relationships by focusing on revenue generation and identifying new opportunities
• Manage resource planning and budgeting for projects to align with performance goals
• Define and implement organization-wide AI and quantitative modeling strategies adapted for oil & gas value chains, including asset optimization and predictive maintenance
• Establish frameworks for AI governance that promote responsible AI practices, ethical data usage, and model risk management
• Design and operationalize Agentic AI solutions for advanced reasoning, planning, and decision-making tasks
• Prioritize AI use cases for maximum business impact while ensuring ROI on initiatives
• Lead diverse teams of data scientists, engineers, and consultants in delivering comprehensive AI solutions
• Partner with senior leaders to identify and shape strategic AI opportunities that enable business transformation
• Implement ModelOps and MLOps practices, ensuring model transparency and monitoring in production
• Oversee AI solution architecture, including deployments on platforms like Microsoft Azure and Amazon AWS
• Be a thought leader in emerging AI technologies including Generative AI and Agentic AI
• Advocate for internal capability building and innovation in Responsible AI and energy sector-specific solutions

Full Description

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About the Role

We are currently looking for an experienced Manager to spearhead enterprise AI strategy and quantitative modeling initiatives for our clients in the Oil & Gas sector.

This position requires deep industry knowledge and a successful track record in designing and implementing responsible, scalable AI solutions.

You will manage high-impact engagements focusing on Generative AI, Agentic AI, MLOps, and AI governance, driving measurable outcomes across business operations.

As the AI Strategy Manager, you will utilize proprietary, industry-specific business models and innovative operational strategies to enhance AI investment results.

Your responsibilities will include capability assessments, operating model design, product management, and process design, ensuring AI efforts align with business strategies and stakeholder priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of complex AI strategies aimed at improving business efficiency and effectiveness.

• Collaborate closely with clients to visualize how AI can revolutionize their markets, products, and capabilities.

• Maintain high-quality engagement delivery while managing risks throughout the project lifecycle.

• Grow client relationships by focusing on revenue generation and identifying new opportunities.

• Manage resource planning and budgeting for projects to align with performance goals.

• Define and implement organization-wide AI and quantitative modeling strategies adapted for oil & gas value chains, including asset optimization and predictive maintenance.

• Establish frameworks for AI governance that promote responsible AI practices, ethical data usage, and model risk management.

• Design and operationalize Agentic AI solutions for advanced reasoning, planning, and decision-making tasks.

• Prioritize AI use cases for maximum business impact while ensuring ROI on initiatives.

• Lead diverse teams of data scientists, engineers, and consultants in delivering comprehensive AI solutions.

• Partner with senior leaders to identify and shape strategic AI opportunities that enable business transformation.

• Implement ModelOps and MLOps practices, ensuring model transparency and monitoring in production.

• Oversee AI solution architecture, including deployments on platforms like Microsoft Azure and Amazon AWS.

• Be a thought leader in emerging AI technologies including Generative AI and Agentic AI.

• Advocate for internal capability building and innovation in Responsible AI and energy sector-specific solutions.

Skills Required

• Exceptional analytical and decision-making capabilities to address intricate challenges.

• Demonstrated experience in managing client relationships and leading teams.

• Effective communication skills to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred in Computer Science, Applied Math, or a related field, with prior consulting experience.

• 5+ years in technology consulting, digital transformation, or AI-focused business solutions.

• 3+ years leading AI/ML projects with team and executive stakeholder management.

• Strong expertise in AI platforms and tools, and proficiency in data architecture design.

• Knowledge of emerging technologies and the ability to develop technology strategies.

• Substantial knowledge of oil & gas industry operations and AI use cases.

• Experience in developing AI strategy and governance models.

• Hands-on familiarity with Generative AI frameworks and cloud-native environments.

• Proficient in programming with Python, alongside tools like Pandas, PyTorch, and SQL.

Additional Desired Experience

• Expertise in managing organizational change and fostering team development.

• Strong negotiation and influencing abilities.

• Familiarity with commercial aspects of the oil & gas sector.

• Background in leading AI initiatives in energy exploration or trading.

• Understanding of ESG data and climate risk modeling.

• AI certifications from recognized institutions.

• Experience with agile methodologies and design thinking approaches.

Join Our Team

If you are passionate about driving innovation through AI and are eager to make a significant impact, we want to hear from you!

At EY, we foster a flexible and inclusive work culture, supporting your talents and career growth. Explore a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative environment that encourages excellence.