Business Strategy Lead - M&A and AI

Software International; Mississauga; Remote; CAD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Business Strategy Lead in M&A, where you'll design and launch innovative AI strategies that shape the future of business. This role involves collaborating with senior leadership to conduct market assessments, develop performance-enhancing strategies, and drive innovation through AI applications. You'll engage in strategic planning and execution within a global B2B software context, fostering growth and transformation. If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for data and innovation, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in management consulting or corporate strategy.
• Experience in AI/software industry is a plus.
• Proficient in data visualization and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market assessment and analysis for M&A.
• Develop strategies for business performance improvement.
• Create reports and dashboards for decision-making.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Data Analysis

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's in Business

Master's in Business

Bachelor's in Economics

Bachelor's in Engineering

Bachelor's in Mathematics

Bachelor's in Philosophy

Tools

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

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 Business Strategy Lead - M&A for our global IT M&A client in the Mississauga area. This role involves designing and launching strategy programs in the AI space that will impact day-to-day business.

Role

Business Strategy Lead - M&A and AI

Type

Fulltime, Perm

Salary Range

$130,000 - $140,000 as base depending on experience + bonus + benefits + other perks. OTEs are about 160-180k total compensation.

Location

Remote - Mississauga, ON, Canada

Job Description

What You'll Do:

You will collaborate with senior leadership, managing projects such as:

• Market Assessment and Analysis: Conduct industry research, market analysis, and sizing to address business challenges, evaluate M&A targets, and support growth.
• Value Creation and Transformation: Develop strategies to improve business performance, working with senior management on projects like Pricing, Go-to-Market, and Change Management.
• Innovation and Applied AI: Drive innovation by developing frameworks and prototypes where AI can reinvent processes and business models.
• Reporting and Dashboarding: Create reports and dashboards to provide insights for decision-making.

This role offers engagement across strategic planning and execution within a global B2B software context, working closely with leadership to drive growth.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Conduct research and analysis independently to recommend strategies.
• Synthesize insights from data to inform decisions.
• Develop and present reusable data assets to promote thought leadership.
• Partner with leaders on strategic planning.
• Collaborate with Finance, M&A, and portfolio teams for research.
• Identify growth opportunities and foster innovation.
• Handle special projects as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's in business, economics, engineering, mathematics, philosophy, or related fields.
• At least 5 years in management consulting, corporate strategy, or similar roles, with AI/software industry experience a plus.
• Strong strategic thinking and data insight skills.
• Proficiency with data visualization tools (Power BI preferred), Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of business financials and operations.
• Ability to build relationships at the executive level.
• Skilled in trend synthesis and presentation.
• Excellent project management and communication skills, self-motivated.
• Curious, eager to learn, and creative problem-solver.
• Adaptable, flexible, willing to travel (<20%).