AI Capability Center Lead (Sr Manager) - Remote

Huron; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 224,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy is seeking an AI Capability Center Lead to guide AI innovation initiatives. You will lead the development of AI solutions and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance delivery effectiveness. Ideal candidates have over 8 years of experience in technology delivery and a strong understanding of AI applications. This role is located in Canada with a salary range of $160,000 - $185,000 USD, plus incentives.

Benefits

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in technology delivery, product management, or innovation roles, ideally in consulting or professional services.
• Ability to manage cross-functional projects and coordinate between technical and business stakeholders.
• Strong ability to translate business needs into actionable initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the AICC team in developing and piloting AI-enabled solutions.
• Partner with leaders to identify high-value use cases.
• Coordinate technical and business contributors.
• Track milestones and manage interdependencies.

Skills

Technology delivery

Product management

Cross-functional project management

AI and automation understanding

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or related field

Job description

Huron is a global consultancy that collaborates with clients to drive strategic growth, ignite innovation and navigate constant change. Through a combination of strategy, expertise and creativity, we help clients accelerate operational, digital and cultural transformation, enabling the change they need to own their future.

Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future.

We are looking for a collaborative and delivery-focused AI Capability Center (AICC) Lead to guide the firm’s AI innovation and enablement initiatives. The AICC partners with the firm’s industry leaders and consulting teams to identify opportunities where AI can enhance delivery efficiency, improve quality, and enable new ways of working.

As the AICC Lead, you will ensure the team delivers high-impact, practical AI solutions—from early experimentation to pilot deployment. You will coordinate across technical and consulting teams, align priorities with business needs, and keep projects moving from concept to adoption.

If you thrive at the intersection of technology, innovation, and delivery, and enjoy turning ideas into tangible results, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the AICC team in developing and piloting AI-enabled solutions that improve how the firm delivers work.
• Partner with the firm’s industry leaders and consulting teams to identify high-value use cases and define project priorities.
• Coordinate technical and business contributors, ensuring projects progress smoothly from design to pilot implementation.
• Oversee delivery execution, tracking milestones, managing interdependencies, and ensuring results align with consulting needs.
• Collaborate with AI Engineers, Solution Architects, and Full Stack Developers to design and build prototypes or proof-of-concepts.
• Capture outcomes and lessons learned, helping scale successful pilots into reusable assets or delivery frameworks.
• Promote collaboration and knowledge sharing across teams to accelerate innovation and adoption.

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in technology delivery, product management, or innovation roles, ideally within a consulting or professional services environment.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects and coordinate between technical and business stakeholders.
• Understanding of AI and automation applications that improve delivery efficiency or client outcomes.
• Strong ability to translate business needs into actionable initiatives and guide teams through execution.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship management skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.

Flexible living locations across US OR Canada, ability to travel as needed.

The estimated base salary for this job is $160,000 - $185,000 USD. The range represents a good faith estimate of the range that Huron reasonably expects to pay for this job at the time of the job posting. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel. This job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s annual incentive compensation program, which reflects Huron’s pay for performance philosophy. Inclusive of annual incentive compensation opportunity, the total estimated compensation range for this job is $184,000 - $231,250 USD. The job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs. The salary range information provided is in accordance with applicable state and local laws regarding salary transparency that are currently in effect and may be implemented in the future.

Position Level Senior Manager Country United States of America