AI/ML Strategy Manager

Grant Thornton (US)

. Talk to potential and current clients to ideate ways Grant Thornton can help them .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeNewport Beach • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $170,568 - $196,880 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in delivering AI/ML solutions, guiding technology choices, and developing client relationships. Proven ability to mentor teams, lead projects, and translate business objectives into actionable strategies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Machine Learning DevelopmentArtificial Intelligence SolutionsClient Relationship ManagementProject Delivery LeadershipTechnical Proposal Writing

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Hard Skills

Data ScienceMachine LearningArtificial IntelligenceApplication IntegrationData GovernancePerformance ReviewSolutioningTechnical WritingProcess ModernizationValue-First Approaches

Soft Skills

MentoringCommunicationAdaptabilityProblem-SolvingClient Engagement

Industry Keywords

Consulting IndustryAI/ML EngagementsEcosystem PartnershipGo-To-Market StrategyPipeline Discussions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Talk to potential and current clients to ideate ways Grant Thornton can help them
Develop right-sized approaches for delivering client value on AI/ML/data engagements
Own delivery of multiple AI/ML/data projects in parallel
Participate in pipeline discussions and hiring decisions
Conduct performance reviews and assist with ecosystem partnership go-to-market motions
Mentor teams and individuals
Translate business objectives into end-to-end ML/AI, application integration, data, and governance solutions
Define value-first approaches and implementation roadmaps
Guide technology choices, process modernization, and people enablement
Actively sell and solution deals
Contribute to practice management
Shape repeatable assets and accelerators

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, or related discipline
5+ years of hands-on developer experience in machine learning and artificial intelligence stacks
2+ years of experience selling, solutioning, and delivering AI/ML engagements
Ability to lead senior client stakeholders through decisions under ambiguity
Experience developing long-standing client relationships
Experience leading AI/ML delivery programs
Experience leading proposal solutioning, estimates, and technical writing for pursuits
Experience mentoring junior or senior colleagues
Experience guiding clients on AI/ML build-versus-buy decisions
Flexible, adaptable, and an eager self-starter
Fluent spoken and written English communication skills
Prior consulting industry experience
Ability to attend in person at least 3 days per week at a Grant Thornton office or client site
Readiness to travel up to 60%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work location, weekly schedule, and flex time off options
Work-life integration options
Personalized and comprehensive benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs
Employee assistance program
Discretionary annual bonus based on individual and firm performance
Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
Reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants with disabilities