Associate Director, Technology Innovation

About the Role Join KPMG's Digital Nexus organization as an Associate Director, Technology Innovation. This hybrid role leads Gen AI development and strategy, collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners to explore innovative AI solutions that drive business impact. You will help shape Gen AI roadmaps and establish next-generation technology directions.

What You'll Do

• Lead the development efforts in Gen AI, including developing new algorithms, models, and techniques for analyzing and interpreting enterprise data
• Collaborate with external partners and stakeholders to identify new opportunities for innovation and research in Gen AI
• Coordinate with a team of engineers and developers, providing guidance and support to ensure the successful execution of GenAI/AI projects
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to develop proof of concept (POC) projects and prototypes that demonstrate the potential of Gen AI
• Portray as a thought leader for Gen AI, Gen AI roadmaps, and next generation technology direction
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

What We're Looking For

• Minimum eight years of recent experience in development implementing SDLC projects; minimum five years of recent experience in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required
• Proven experience in bringing in AI platforms/Solutions to solve business problems and make a business impact; hands-on experience with Python, Azure AI Foundry or Google enterprise Vertex AI
• Strong leadership skills, experience managing and working with cross-functional team of developers and engineers; hands-on experience developing applications with AI technologies preferably GenAI; strong digital skills, fast learner on emerging technology and new ways of working
• Ability to understand the long-term ("big picture") and short-term perspectives of situations and ability to apply multiple AI solutions to business problems
• Excellent verbal/written communication, collaboration, analytical and presentation skills to lead an environment driven by customer service and teamwork; ability to set goals and participate in strategic initiatives for a team; foster the development of high-performance teams and interface with all levels of the organization; capability to participate in development of resource plans and structures and influence organizational priorities
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.