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While strong AI expertise and extensive EY global solutions already exist, local teams need additional capacity to structure client business challenges into clear AI-enabled use cases and map those needs to relevant EY solutions, assets and accelerators.\nThis Manager role is a hands-on use case and solution mapping position, supporting Senior Managers and Partners in translating client needs into structured AI use cases, solution mappings, value case inputs and pursuit materials. The role is not responsible for building or engineering new AI solutions; it focuses on business analysis, use case development, solution alignment and commercial enablement.\nKey Responsibilities:\nSupport development of AI-enabled use cases aligned to client business challenges, priorities and value drivers.\nGather and structure client pain points, operating context and opportunity areas through workshops, interviews and engagement analysis.\nIdentify and document relevant EY global AI solutions, assets, accelerators and delivery capabilities that may address client needs.\nDevelop problem-to-solution mappings, use case summaries, initial value hypotheses and feasibility inputs with support from delivery and technical teams.\nContribute to AI value cases, business case inputs, proposals, pitch materials and client presentations.\nWork with delivery teams to test solution fit, implementation considerations, dependencies and practical delivery implications.\nMaintain and improve local 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