Business Transformation Specialist - AI

Software International; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global IT solutions firm in the Mississauga area seeks a Business Transformation Specialist - AI and M&A. The role involves driving innovation, conducting market research, and formulating strategic recommendations for business transformation. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in management consulting or corporate strategy, with proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel. This position offers competitive compensation including salary, bonuses, and robust benefits, along with opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Vacation

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, or a similar analytical role.
• Strong strategic thinking skills to derive and deliver key insights from data.
• Excellent communication abilities and a self-starter attitude.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis to formulate strategy recommendations.
• Analyze and synthesize key insights from diverse data sources.
• Support leaders in strategic planning and long-term business strategy.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Data analysis

Communication

Creative problem-solving

Adaptability

Education

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

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

About the job Business Transformation Specialist - AI

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 aBusiness Transformation Specialist - AI and M&A for our global IT SAAS client in the Toronto area.

Role: Business Transformation Specialist - AI and M&A

Salary Range: $100,000 - $120,000 as base salary depending on overall experience + annual bonus + vacation + benefits + other great company perks

Job Description

What You'll Do:

• 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:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in business, economics, engineering, or related fields.
• 3‑5 years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, or a similar analytical role, with a background in AI / software industry being advantageous.
• 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% of the time).