Director of Data Analytics & AI

Location Type: On-site

 

• Location: United States, Michigan

Make your mark. Plante Moran’s technology services team has been awarded Computerworld’s “100 Best Places to Work in IT” for five consecutive years. We are also previous recipients of the InformationWeek IT Excellence award and the CIO 100 award. If you’re seeking professional growth, like being innovative and challenged, and have a desire to work on impactful business technology solutions, we want to hear from you!

Plante Moran enjoys a “Workplace for Your Day” model which, simply put, means we strive for flexibility and balance while staying true to our principally in-person model. We believe that face-to-face interactions are paramount for individual and collective development, but also encourage individuals to determine their optimal working environment each day based on team needs.

The Director of Data Analytics and AI will be responsible for collaboratively leading the firm’s data and AI strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives, leveraging technology to drive business value, improve efficiency, and foster data-driven decision-making. This individual will leverage deep technical and business expertise to effectively balance the evolution of existing data and AI platforms and products, while also delivering new and innovative data and AI capabilities.

This role will serve as a member of the Information Technology leadership team, reporting to the CIO, and works collaboratively with a close-knit team of Directors to help shape and execute on our enterprise IT strategy and roadmap, continuously improve IT delivery and operations, and help grow and develop our talented team of IT staff.

Your role.

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

• Lead the evolution of a comprehensive data analytics and AI strategy aligned with our firm’s objectives
• Partner with business and technology leadership to build and execute on the data analytics and AI roadmaps, ensuring alignment with business objectives and market trends
• Collaborate with business leaders across the organization to understand needs, deliver insights, and drive business performance improvements
• Lead high performing data analytics and AI teams – inclusive of strategy, delivery, and data engineering and operations – providing coaching, career development, and fostering a culture of innovation, learning, and growth
• Oversee data governance, data architecture, and data operations, ensuring robust data integration, scalability, reliability, and efficiency
• Lead and grow our AI engineering and solution capabilities, overseeing the development of GenAI based solutions, machine learning solutions, and advanced analytical frameworks
• Stay abreast of emerging data and AI technologies, trends, and best practices, and assess their relevance to the organization
• Develop and maintain partnerships with external vendors, research institutions, and industry associations to help keep the firm on the cutting edge of data and AI

The qualifications.

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred – either or both in computer science and/or data science related field
• 12+ years’ experience, with deep knowledge of both fields of data analytics/BI and AI from both a business and technical domain
• 5+ years of leadership experience, with experience in leading delivery and large cross-functional teams
• 5+ years of leadership experience in delivery and operations of a data warehouse/lake house based solutions
• Solid understanding of AI technology, and how to lead AI enabled solution delivery and operations
• Experience collaborating with senior leadership to create strategy and roadmaps organized around business outcomes
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills combined with high personal integrity
• An ability to develop strong interpersonal relationships at all levels both within and outside the firm, characterized by mutual respect, openness, and trust.

Our difference.

On the surface, we’re one of the nation’s largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms. But dig a little deeper, and you’ll see what makes us different: we’re a relatively jerk-free firm (hey, nobody ‘s perfect) with a world-class culture, consistent recognition as one of Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For,” and an endless array of opportunities. At Plante Moran, diversity, equity and inclusion means that all staff members have equitable and fair opportunities to succeed, in an inclusive environment, with their individual, unique identities. So, what are you waiting for? Apply now.

This is an exempt position, so you may have to work hours that exceed the standard 40-hour work week.

Plante Moran is committed to a diverse workplace. We strive to create a culture where each person feels accepted and valued. We believe that each person’s ultimate potential begins with first acknowledging their inherent dignity. When we can recognize – and celebrate – our many human differences, we’re able to create a workplace where all staff feel a sense of belonging and an opportunity to succeed. This allows us to attract and retain the best talent, serve clients through diverse thinking, and better represent and support the various communities in which we live and work. Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Plante Moran maintains a drug-free workplace.

Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, with the exception of candidates that are bilingual in Japanese and English. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Plante Moran.

The specific statements above are not intended to be all-inclusive.

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We are pleased to offer eligible staff a robust benefits package. Eligibility and contribution requirements for some of these benefits vary based on the number of hours staff work per week. Highlights include health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. These standard offerings are effective on the first of the month following your start date. In addition to this, eligible staff are able to take advantage of our Flexible Time Off and various pre-determined holidays as well as a 401(k) plan, flexible benefits plans, business-related travel expense, lodging and meal reimbursement for business-related use. A Pension plan is also available for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff. A discretionary bonus plan is available for eligible staff. Plante Moran also offers Interns and Contractors the option to elect health insurance under our contingent staff medical plan as of the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment in addition to limited paid time sick time. Seasonal staff are not eligible for benefits.

Compensation is commensurate with technical skills and experience is provided in accordance with applicable state requirement. Compensation information posted is based on a position being located in the state of CO or IL. Please review the position location for the applicable geographic location.

Under Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act, you have the right to redact from any documents that you submit in connection with your application information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Should you wish to exercise your right to redact such information, please redact it prior to submitting documentation.

Colorado monthly base range is as follows:

$15,916.67 to $24,583.33

Illinois monthly base range is as follows:

$15,833.33 to $24,583.33