AI Strategy Specialist

Software International; Toronto; Remote; CAD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech talent provider based in Toronto is looking for an AI Strategy Specialist to drive strategic initiatives and innovation for their global IT SaaS clients. This full-time role requires 3-5 years of experience in management consulting or corporate strategy and 1+ years in AI strategy. You will work closely with senior management to improve business performance and create insightful reports, all while enjoying a remote working arrangement.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Vacation

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in management consulting or corporate strategy.
• 1+ years working on AI strategy.
• Excellent communication abilities and a self-starter attitude.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis to formulate strategy recommendations.
• Support leaders in strategic planning.
• Collaborate across departments for in-depth analysis.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Communication

Data analysis

Innovation

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in business, economics, engineering

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Overview

Software International (SI) supplies technical talent to a variety of clients ranging from Fortune 100/500/1000 companies to small and mid-sized organizations in Canada/US. We are currently hiring for a AI Strategy Specialist for our global IT SaaS client in the Toronto area.

Role: AI Strategy Specialist

Type: Fulltime, Perm

Salary Range: $110,000 - $120,000 as base salary depending on overall experience + annual bonus + vacation + benefits + other great company perks s

Location: Remote - Toronto, ON, Canada

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will enable our team to drive high-impact strategic initiatives spanning various areas, including:

• Innovation and Applied AI (50%): Partner with senior leaders to push innovation at our portfolio companies by developing frameworks, approaches, and use cases where AI can help re-invent their processes and business model.
• Market Assessment and Analysis (30%): Conduct thorough industry and trend research, market analysis, and market sizing to address business challenges, evaluate potential M&A targets, and support Sales and Marketing growth for company investments.
• Value Creation and Transformation (20%): Identify, develop, and implement strategies to improve business performance at our portfolio companies. Collaborate with senior management at our portfolio companies to drive projects related to Pricing, Go-to-Market, Change Management / Organization, etc.
• Reporting and Dashboarding (10%): Create insightful reports and dashboards to consolidate key findings and provide data-driven insights for executive decision-making.

This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in all aspects of successful B2B software company management, from strategic planning to execution. It provides a dynamic platform with a global scope and ample prospects for long-term career progression. Your role entails working closely with senior management and leaders to drive business growth within the company's portfolios.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis to formulate strategy recommendations.
• Analyze and synthesize key insights from diverse data sources to drive strategy and inform decision-making.
• Support leaders in strategic planning and long-term business strategy.
• Collaborate across departments like Finance, M&A, and portfolio teams for in-depth research and analysis.
• Assess organic growth opportunities and contribute to fostering a culture of innovation.
• Undertake any special projects as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or masters degree in business, economics, engineering, or related fields.
• 3-5 years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, or a similar analytical role.
• 1+ years working on AI strategy
• Strong strategic thinking skills to derive and deliver key insights from data.
• Skilled in synthesizing trends and consolidating findings into meaningful, visually appealing formats for presentations to executives.
• Excellent communication abilities, and a self-starter attitude.
• High curiosity, passion for continuous learning and creative problem-solving.
• Proficient in PowerPoint and Excel for effective reporting.
• Sound knowledge of business financials and operations.
• Demonstrated adaptability, flexibility, and willingness to travel occasionally (<20%).