Manager, AI Engineer (Houston)

The KPMG Advisory practice is at the forefront of transformation, offering excellent opportunities for individuals to advance their careers and expertise with KPMG. Looking ahead, we anticipate continued evolution and success within the practice, fostering both personal and professional development, thereby creating new pathways for growth. In this ever-changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, a world-class training facility, and leading market tools, we help our people continue to grow both professionally and personally. If you're looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility and access to constantly find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then consider a career in Advisory.KPMG is currently seeking a Manager, AI Engineer to join our Advisory Services practice.Responsibilities:End-to-end design and development of AI/ML solutions, leveraging cloud AI services (Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud)Define solution architectures that integrate LLMs, generative AI, and traditional ML with enterprise platformsManage AI projects including architecture design, model development, integration, and testing, and ensure projects follow best practices in MLOps, security, compliance, and scalability to support enterprise-grade adoption; partner directly with clients to translate business objectives into technical solutions, aligning with enterprise strategy and measurable outcomesLead workshops and design sessions with executives, business stakeholders, and technical teams to shape AI roadmaps; oversee deliverable quality and timelines, while proactively managing risks and dependencies; mentor and coach junior engineers and consultants, fostering a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and continuous learningCollaborate with strategic alliance partners (Microsoft, Google, AWS, Salesforce) to incorporate the latest ecosystem innovations into client engagementsStay current with emerging AI/ML technologies, frameworks, and tools, and evaluate their applicability for client needsAct with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environmentQualifications:Minimum five years of recent professional experience in AI/ML, data engineering, or cloud solution engineering, with a minimum two years in a consulting or client-facing leadership roleMaster's degree from an accredited college or university preferred; minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, data science, engineering, or related field required; Professional certifications in cloud AI/ML platforms (for example: Azure AI Engineer Associate, AWS ML Specialty, Google Cloud ML Engineer) are a plusTrack record of delivering AI/ML solutions at enterprise scale, including integrations with core business systems with demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, manage deliverables, and build trusted client relationships; hands-on expertise with at least two major cloud AI platforms (Azure AI/ML, AWS Bedrock/SageMaker, or Google Cloud Vertex AI)Proficiency in Python (and/or other relevant languages) with strong experience in API development, microservices, containers, and CI/CD pipelines; familiarity with MLOps frameworks (model monitoring, retraining pipelines, drift detection) and modern data engineering practicesExperience in building conversational AI/chatbots, generative AI use cases, or AI-powered automation solutions; knowledge of AI security, data privacy, governance, and ethical AI frameworksStrong problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for executives; excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience creating client-facing deliverablesWillingness and ability to travelApplicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)KPMG LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“KPMG”) complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, KPMG is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Additionally, each year KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides eligible employees two breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday. Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at Benefits & How We Work.Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA:
California Salary Range: $134710 - $268985
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