Executive Director, Functional AI, Process Excellence
Novartis
Senior Consultant – Data and AI Strategy
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full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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Senior
Tech Stack
Cloud
About the role
- Develop and refine AI and Data strategies that align with business goals and objectives.
- Identify and prioritize high-impact use cases for AI, Machine Learning, and advanced analytics across various business domains.
- Facilitate discovery sessions and workshops with client stakeholders to define strategic roadmaps and secure cross-functional alignment on objectives and business value.
- Contribute to the design of implementation roadmaps, helping to sequence long-term plans that balance technical, organizational, and process changes.
- Develop business cases that articulate the return on investment (ROI) for AI and data initiatives.
- Analyze clients' current AI and data capabilities and operating models, evaluating them against industry best practices and providing strategic recommendations.
- Communicate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely to diverse audiences, from technical teams to senior non-technical stakeholders.
- Prepare “art of the possible” sessions based on industry trends for customer organizations, and where they can play to drive organizational growth.
- Support the expansion of the Advisory practice by developing content, participating in thought leadership, and contributing to the creation of repeatable strategic frameworks and offerings.
- Guide on the responsible and ethical use of AI, including considerations for governance, bias, and compliance with regulations like GDPR or CCPA.
Requirements
- 3 to 5 years of experience with AI and Data Strategy.
- 3+ years of previous Consulting experience working with external clients, managing various projects and priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to engage senior stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into actionable AI and data strategies.
- Ability to create AI-based workflows to accelerate our strategy delivery, bringing efficiencies to our execution, and identify opportunities to bring additional thought leadership.
- Experience in a Functional Strategy capacity, including the identification of business-focused opportunities and the development of long-term roadmaps.
- Experience with prioritizing use cases by value and complexity.
- A foundational understanding of Cloud computing, modern data architectures, and core data and AI technologies (e.g., machine learning, GenAI, data governance).
- Ability to make technical recommendations tied to business outcomes in areas such as Data Governance, Data Platform development, or Data Quality.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with proven experience crafting compelling storylines and presentations for clients.
- Experience in leading project workstreams and collaborating with cross-functional technical teams (Data Engineers, Data Scientists, etc.).
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Business, Statistics, or equivalent).
Benefits
- Remote-First Work Environment
- Casual, award-winning small-business work environment
- Collaborative culture that prizes autonomy, creativity, and transparency
- Competitive comp, excellent benefits, 4 weeks PTO plan plus 10 Holidays (and other cool perks)
- Accelerated learning and professional development through advanced training and certifications
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
AI strategyData strategyMachine learningData governanceData platform developmentData qualityCloud computingModern data architecturesAI-based workflowsAdvanced analytics
Soft skills
Stakeholder engagementCommunication skillsProject managementCross-functional collaborationStrategic thinkingAnalytical skillsPresentation skillsThought leadershipFacilitationOrganizational skills
Certifications
Bachelor's degree
