Leader of Technical assessment of AI

Job Description & Summary

About the team 

Our Data & AI is a dynamic group of consultants, subject matter experts and developers, leading the way in delivering AI trust, governance, design, strategy, and development services. We operate in a flat culture with a start-up mindset, fostering open and transparent communication. We serve both the Czech market and cross-border clients, making us a truly international team. 

About the manager 

Patrik is the team manager leading consulting services and being responsible for the Data Strategy, Management & Ethics team. Patrik studied at University of Kent and dedicated his early career to development of analytics and business intelligence before transitioning to advisory roles. In recent years, Patrik worked with some of Europe's largest organisations: supported an Energy client in the Netherlands; advised a major Retailer in Sweden; and built a strategy for a smart city in Saudi Arabia. Patrik enjoys spending his free time with his family and stays active by trail running and walking his dog, Molly.

Job description & summary 

We are seeking an experienced leader to head the Technical Assessment of AI within our regional AI team, driving the strategic initiative of a new business stream – Technical assessment of AI. This role requires visionary, leadership and communication skills, besides the required technical background. Key success factor is the ability to foster collaboration across the BAS CEE network. You will:

• Lead team(s) performing the technical review, testing, and validation of AI systems to ensure they perform as expected and intended, including:

- Conduct thorough assessments of AI system architectures and designs, identifying potential risks or biases.

- Perform functional, performance, and stress testing to evaluate system efficiency and robustness.

- Ensure the accuracy and reliability of AI system outputs through rigorous validation techniques.

- Oversee compliance checks with industry regulations, ethical guidelines, and data privacy requirements.

• Develop risk assessment strategies to identify and mitigate potential issues with AI system deployment.

• Collaborate with PwC Legal on services around Responsible AI regulations, such as the EU AI Act, similar to previous cooperation for GDPR.

• Engage with local and global start-up scenes, research, and academia to share thought leadership on AI technical assessments.

• Utilize a technology-first, hands-on approach to deliver practical solutions backed by strong technologies and custom frameworks.

Requirements of the role 

• Technical expertise and experience in Data & AI, with a focus on AI assurance services.

• In-depth understanding of data and AI architecture, including data pipelines, integration, and the lifecycle of AI models from development to deployment.

• Proficiency in using AI tools and systems such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or similar frameworks, with the ability to evaluate their performance and ensure they meet business requirements.

• Knowledge of best practices for AI quality assurance, including implementing strategies for continuous monitoring, error detection, and bias mitigation in AI outputs.

• Strong leadership skills and experience, the capability to manage multiple projects across EMEA.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Experience in engaging with research and academia to drive innovation and thought leadership.

Our Benefits and Fun 

• Concentrated experience and rapid career growth. It may sound like a platitude, but it really is.  

• Flexible working hours.  

• Fair salary plus paid overtime and annual bonus.  

• Paid time off 20 + 10 days, 3 wellbeing days and 2 extra days off from the company at the end of the year.  

• High-end Ultrabook and iPhone with unlimited data.  

• Benefit program with 55.000 points that you can use for holidays, education, food vouchers, sports, health... Simply on what you enjoy.   

• Support for your education and development: business and digital skills training (e.g. Alteryx, Power BI, Tableau), ongoing training and certification, for example in Microsoft (Azure, PowerApps), project management (Prince2, PMI), service management (ITIL), agile development (Scrum, SAFe), DAMA, Salesforce, coaching and presentation skills and more. We pay for technical certifications and the time you spend studying them.   

• Opportunity to work in the future at a foreign PwC office, for example in the USA, Canada and there are others in the selection.   

• Extra-work activities and Away Days (team building, etc.).   

• Regular feedback on your work, also consultation with a coach with whom you can address your further development and career direction.  

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PwC is the largest audit team in the Czech Republic, but also law, tax, consulting and technology, data or forensic teams. Find out how easy it is to combine this knowledge when you're in the right place. With us, you will get the opportunity to see how business is done in large companies. We are part of an international network of companies with more than 364,000 colleagues in 151 countries. At PwC, we create an inclusive work environment where everyone can be themselves and find their place and opportunity to develop. This year, we have successfully maintained the prestigious  Equal Pay Certification, making us one of only four companies in the Czech Republic (and the only one from the Big 4) that demonstrably implements fair compensation practices regardless of gender.  

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