Engagement Manager (Strategy & Data/AI Transformation)

Welcome to the Jungle; Vaud; On-site; CHF 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Artefact, a next-generation strategy and data consulting firm, seeks an Engagement Manager for our Zurich/Lausanne offices. You will shape AI-enabled strategies, manage client relationships, and lead hybrid teams delivering end-to-end engagements from hypothesis to implementation roadmaps.

You’ll work with C-level stakeholders, contribute to new offerings, and drive growth in a fast-evolving data and AI practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, CS, Economics or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to present to C-level.
• Fluency in German and English (French a plus).
• Eligible to work in Switzerland.

Responsibilities

• Strategy development with client leadership to shape AI-driven programs.
• Break down complex challenges into actionable recommendations using frameworks.
• Support engagements end-to-end: hypothesis framing, market analysis, and roadmaps.
• Engage with C-level stakeholders and business unit leaders for alignment.
• Contribute to knowledge-building and practice growth in the Zurich/Lausanne office.
• Lead, mentor, and foster collaboration within hybrid project teams.

Education

Bachelor/Master degree

Tools

Data & AI

Job description

Who/What is Artefact?

Artefact is a next-generation strategy and data consulting firm dedicated to transformingorganizations through data and AI. We combine the rigor of top-tier strategy consultingwith deep expertise in data, digital, and analytics to help clients achieve tangible business impact. With 1,800+ consultants, data scientists, and engineers across 23 countries, we work with global leaders such as Samsung, L’Oréal, Orange, and Sanofi. Our Zurich and Lausanne offices are at the heart of Artefact’s growth, advising clients on their most pressing strategic challenges — from AI strategy and governance to digital transformation roadmaps and new business model design.

Main Responsibilities

As an Engagement Manager in our Zurich/Lausanne office, you will be at the intersection of strategy consulting and data/AI innovation. You will:

• Strategy Development: Work with client leadership teams to address high-stakes questions: How can AI reshape our business model? How should wegovern and organize for data? Which strategic programs deliver the mostimpact?
• Structured Problem-Solving: Break down complex challenges into clear,actionable recommendations, using frameworks and methodologies rooted inclassic strategy consulting, enriched by Artefact’s data and AI expertise.
• Project Delivery: Support engagements end-to-end, from hypothesis framingand market/competitor analysis to client workshops, governance design, andimplementation roadmaps.
• Client Engagement: Collaborate closely with C-level stakeholders and businessunit leaders. You’ll build trusted relationships, communicate recommendationswith clarity, and ensure strategic alignment.
• Knowledge & Practice Building: Contribute to the growth of Artefact’s Zurich/Lausanne office by shaping new offerings, creating intellectual capital (frameworks, thought pieces, benchmarks), and participating in business development.
• Team Management: Lead, mentor, and foster collaboration within hybrid project teams, ensuring high-quality delivery and team growth.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for an ambitious, analytically minded talent who is passionate aboutleveraging data and AI to solve business problems. The ideal candidate meets severalof the following qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s and Master’s degree (preferred) in Business,Engineering, Computer Science, Economics or a related field. An excellentacademic track record is highly valued.
• Work Experience: Approximately 5–8 years of experience in strategy consulting, with aproven track record of delivering data, analytics, or AI-driven transformation projects.
• Business Acumen & AI Fluency: A strong dual affinity for business and technology. You possess a deep understanding of modern data and AI concepts (e.g., Generative AI, LLMs, predictive machine learning, cloud architectures) and their practical business applications. While you do not need to be a programmer, you must be capable of scoping AI use cases and confidently discussing tech constraints and opportunities with c-level stakeholders.
• Knowledge of data and digital technologies (e.g. analytics, AI, machinelearning concepts, digital marketing, cloud platforms) is expected – you don’tneed to be a programmer, but you should be tech-savvy and eager to deepenyour understanding of the data/AI domain.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Strong quantitative and analytical skills,with an ability to draw insights from data. You have an analytical mindset and arecomfortable handling data-driven analysis to support decision making.
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication skills, bothwritten and verbal. You can present complex ideas clearly and can adapt yourmessage to both technical and non-technical audiences. Experience creatingimpactful presentations or reports is a must. You also enjoy workingcollaboratively in teams and liaising with clients.
• Languages: Fluency in German and English (both written and spoken) ismandatory; French is a strong plus.
• Work Eligibility: You must be eligible to work in Switzerland.

Why Join Us

• Strategy with a Data Edge: Artefact is not a traditional strategy consultancy nora pure tech player — we sit uniquely at the crossroads, giving you the chance tobuild boardroom-level strategy expertise while being at the forefront of AI anddigital transformation.
• Zurich Office Impact: As part of a growing Swiss team, you will have visibilityand impact from day one. You will help shape Artefact’s footprint in the regionand work directly with senior leadership.
• Learning & Growth: Regular training in both strategy consulting methodologiesand AI/data capabilities, combined with international exposure.
• Culture of Doers: Innovation, Action, Collaboration. We are entrepreneurial,fast-moving, and committed to delivering impact — while supporting each other’sgrowth.

This position is based in Zürich or Lausanne/Geneva.

Don’t worry if you don’t meet all the criteria! We value motivation, pragmatic problem-solving, and potential above all else. We’d love to hear from you and learn more about your passion for driving the AI revolution.