AI Strategy Senior Manager

Responsibilities: Drive AI, data, and automation strategy discussions with clients and prospects Author AI & Automation Strategy and assist with cost/effort estimation Lead AI discovery engagements: evaluate and rank use cases Build business cases and ROI models for priority use cases Write AI roadmaps and phased plans translating into implementation SOWs Advise on AI governance, risk, privacy, and regulatory considerations Design AI operating models including CoE structure and funding Plan change management and adoption for AI solutions Lead GenAI prototype initiatives on client data to validate value Support development of firm’s AI strategy, discovery offerings, and reusable assets Build relationships with technology partners to support go-to-market and client pursuits Conduct client workshops to assess AI maturity and identify opportunities Oversee staffing and transition from sales to engagement kickoff Gather and recommend AI requirements and envision viable solutions Create visualization prototypes to confirm requirements Oversee functional design documentation Manage client relationships during project execution as trusted advisor Ensure validation/testing aligns with functional design intent Maintain current knowledge of AI, automation, data, and IT strategies Contribute to IP around agentic AI use cases and best practices Other duties as assigned

Key requirements: Eight (8) or more years in AI, Automation, AI Consulting, or AI Strategy Four (4) or more years leading AI & automation strategy for clients Demonstrated experience leading AI/GenAI solutions with measurable business results PMP, AWS ML Specialty, Azure AI Engineer Associate, Google PMLE, CISSP, or CIPP/US preferred Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite Knowledge of statistical techniques, RAG, and LLMs preferred Knowledge of cloud data ingestion/storage/transformation technologies preferred Strong project management and client relationship skills Excellent communication and organizational skills Ability to manage multiple projects and lead teams Executive presence and ability to act as primary engagement contact Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively Strong communication Client relationship management Leadership and mentoring AI strategy and governance GenAI and prototype development ROI modeling and business case development