Data & AI Strategy Consultant (m/f/d)

At Machine Learning Reply Austria we strive to work on leading-edge data science projects with our clients for which we are seeking Data Frameworks consultants with a strong economics and IT background to support on the bridge between strategy consulting and data science.

Machine Learning Reply, with its sister companies in Italy and Germany and over 15000 employees at Reply globally, is a fast-growing consultancy focused on solving problems with Data Science and the right organizational frameworks as their backbone. We are a tight knit, laid back, but seriously motivated unit that aims to be involved at conferences and in community of practice with our tech partners.

Whether you are already experienced in strategic project management and execution with a focus on enabling data driven business models or just graduated having gained first experience in big data technologies or strategic thinking, then we want to hear from you.

You are both a techie at heart and a Strategy Consultant – or want to become one? You never lose focus, are numbers driven, but with a passion for data-story-telling?

We bring together what belongs together. Working with Data Scientists and Data Engineers we enable our clients with cutting-edge open source technology to become a truly Data Driven company. Engaging the upper management level of the customer we analyse the core business of our customers, generate real tangible value and deliver what others can only think of.
As a Data & AI Strategist, your aim is to advise the customer on how data usage is shaping strategic decisions or how Advanced Analytics can support business by opening new fields of operations. You will work together with technical specialists in the area of big data and data science, so we expect a keen interest, but not necessarily hands-on experience, in these areas.

Depending on project scope and your interest, you may be working

• In a project to analyse the customers business need to devise the pathway for data strategy projects

• In an implementation project as part of a project team, together with Data Scientists and Data Engineers

• Supporting C-Level decision making by providing business cases, qualitative assessments and workshops

You will work across several industries like banking, insurance, automotive, retail, etc. securing a maximum of cross-industrial learning.

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  Develop Data & AI Strategies with the customer based on current challenges

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  Transform the business on an organizational level to be ready to become Data Driven

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  Analyse and adapt current business processes to make them fit for purpose

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  Formulate business needs as a Business Analyst and translate needs into technological requirements together with Data Scientists and Data Engineers

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  Develop customer specific Use-Cases and guide him through the entire life-cycle from creative workshops to implementation

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  Communicate and present results effectively and confidently to the clients in meetings and workshops with keen attention to detail and overall goals

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  Participate in tenders and Requests-for-proposals (RfPs) along with project pitches

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  Active involvement in business development of Machine Learning Reply Austria

• Experience and interest in the area of Digitalization of Business Models, Economies of Platform Businesses or Strategies within Network Industries and their disruptive impact on corporations

• A strong quantitative background, for example in Business Informatics, Business Science (with an additional background in Informatics), Computer Science (with additional background in Economics)

• Ability to convincingly communicate results also to upper management level

• Strong communication and presentation skills in German as well as in English

• Basic Knowledge of Business Process Modelling

• Experience with BI Tools, such as Power BI or Tableau

• Entrepreneurial Spirit

• Previous experience in dealing with clients and customers, in projects or within Key Accounting roles

• Knowledge of machine learning, algorithms or empirical economics

• Experience in Agile Project Management and Methodologies

• Business Case Writing or Financial Evaluation / Controlling

• Experience in Proposal Management

What are you waiting for?

Join our team at Machine Learning Reply as a Data & AI Strategy Consultant!