Assistant Manager SA2 - GTS

Roles & responsibilities 
This role combines people and project management, strategizing AI application development and deployment into Audit, guiding and mentoring a dynamic team, and managing AI products used in Audit. The position calls for a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of AI applications in audit practices, exceptional leadership skills, and the ability to cultivate a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment.
Lead business requirement, prioritization, and translation into actionable development backlogs.
Conduct workshops with Audit Innovation teams to derive and refine requirements.
Work on developing proof of concepts on various use-cases along with Developers and Solution Architects
Ability to learn different tools and technologies related to the application of AI in the Audit
Ability to handle stakeholder relationships across member firms
Be a coach / mentor to a team of Managers, Seniors, Associates, and train them to deliver high quality solutions
Demonstrate professionalism, industry competence and clarity of communication when dealing with the engagement teams
Use technology (on specific areas of work), continually learn, share knowledge with team members, and enhance service delivery
Contribute to technical and soft-skills training to continually develop the teams skills on industry specific areas of work
Coordinate with business team and LT to understand the business needs and work with development team to build custom solutions
Apply Agile product management practices to ensure efficient and iterative delivery of AI products.
Lead cross-functional teams including Business Analysts and technical experts to deliver impactful solutions.
Hold relevant Product Management certifications (e.g., SAFe or equivalent) to support structured delivery frameworks.

Development-
Work closely with Business Analysts to comprehend project demands and offer recommendations on solutions; guide BA’s on best practices for building audit solutions
Actively lead preparation and review of all relevant documentation to enable tool usage like business requirements, test cases, user manuals, and other required documentation
Coordinate testing of new solution releases working with the Product Integrity team
Ensure effective project control, change control, risk management and testing processes are maintained
Monitor and control resources, revenue and capital costs against the project budget and manages expectations of all project stakeholders

Manage people -
Lead and nurture a high-performing team, promoting a culture of innovation and cooperation.
Be a performance manager to guide and coach GTS professionals on career advancement and provide continuous feedback throughout the performance year on their development areas
Actively participate and lead overall performance development and feedback process at team level and at overall GDC level
Prior team and people management skills and ability to handle stakeholder relationships are helpful.

Lead projects –
Lead / participate in firm’s strategic initiatives and/or corporate social responsibility programs
Experience working in leading audit firms with proven project management skills — managing teams on multiple projects in client-facing roles/debugging skills
Drive ideas related to efficiencies, compliance and projects
Contribute to business development and drive strategic programs and projects; to be implemented within the agreed time and budget
Sound understanding of various internal frameworks and guidelines; ensuring adherence of self and team
 

Responsibilities

Roles & responsibilities 
This role combines people and project management, strategizing AI application development and deployment into Audit, guiding and mentoring a dynamic team, and managing AI products used in Audit. The position calls for a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of AI applications in audit practices, exceptional leadership skills, and the ability to cultivate a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment.
Lead business requirement, prioritization, and translation into actionable development backlogs.
Conduct workshops with Audit Innovation teams to derive and refine requirements.
Work on developing proof of concepts on various use-cases along with Developers and Solution Architects
Ability to learn different tools and technologies related to the application of AI in the Audit
Ability to handle stakeholder relationships across member firms
Be a coach / mentor to a team of Managers, Seniors, Associates, and train them to deliver high quality solutions
Demonstrate professionalism, industry competence and clarity of communication when dealing with the engagement teams
Use technology (on specific areas of work), continually learn, share knowledge with team members, and enhance service delivery
Contribute to technical and soft-skills training to continually develop the teams skills on industry specific areas of work
Coordinate with business team and LT to understand the business needs and work with development team to build custom solutions
Apply Agile product management practices to ensure efficient and iterative delivery of AI products.
Lead cross-functional teams including Business Analysts and technical experts to deliver impactful solutions.
Hold relevant Product Management certifications (e.g., SAFe or equivalent) to support structured delivery frameworks.

Development-
Work closely with Business Analysts to comprehend project demands and offer recommendations on solutions; guide BA’s on best practices for building audit solutions
Actively lead preparation and review of all relevant documentation to enable tool usage like business requirements, test cases, user manuals, and other required documentation
Coordinate testing of new solution releases working with the Product Integrity team
Ensure effective project control, change control, risk management and testing processes are maintained
Monitor and control resources, revenue and capital costs against the project budget and manages expectations of all project stakeholders

Manage people -
Lead and nurture a high-performing team, promoting a culture of innovation and cooperation.
Be a performance manager to guide and coach GTS professionals on career advancement and provide continuous feedback throughout the performance year on their development areas
Actively participate and lead overall performance development and feedback process at team level and at overall GDC level
Prior team and people management skills and ability to handle stakeholder relationships are helpful.

Lead projects –
Lead / participate in firm’s strategic initiatives and/or corporate social responsibility programs
Experience working in leading audit firms with proven project management skills — managing teams on multiple projects in client-facing roles/debugging skills
Drive ideas related to efficiencies, compliance and projects
Contribute to business development and drive strategic programs and projects; to be implemented within the agreed time and budget
Sound understanding of various internal frameworks and guidelines; ensuring adherence of self and team
 

Mandatory  technical & functional skills
Good knowledge of US GAAS
Project management skills in development projects: Should have handled multiple programs in parallel.
Experience with applying emerging technologies in solution development - Good exposure on latest innovations in AI/ML
Working knowledge of JIRA
AI/GenAI product development understanding
 

Qualifications

This role is for you if you have  the below
Educational qualifications 
CA (Chartered Accountant) / CPA

Work experience
Total number of years of work experience – 18+
Relevant number of years of work experience required – 12+
Experience as a product manager / product owner
Demonstrate hands on experience working with technology, preferably in the AI stack or building analytics solutions in Audit
Formulated and execute strategic plans to integrate technology to drive business / process improvements
Experience leading technology projects from ideation to implementation