AI and Technology Strategy Consultant

HMCI.AI; Citrus Heights (CA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Generous flexible time off including unlimited vacation and personal wellness days

Job summary

A leading AI and robotics research firm in California is seeking a hybrid strategy and execution position to serve as a trusted advisor in AI and technology. The role involves leading assessments, developing strategic roadmaps, and transforming AI curriculum into structured pathways. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in technology consulting, strong knowledge of AI systems, and the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. This full-time position offers a salary range of $105,000 – $120,000 annually with comprehensive benefits including unlimited vacation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in AI, cloud, technology consulting, workforce strategy, or education innovation.
• Strong knowledge of AI systems and cloud platforms.
• Experience in assessments, strategy development, and creating roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI assessments and develop strategy roadmaps for clients.
• Transform AI curriculum into structured learning pathways.
• Engage with education partners and industry collaborators.

Skills

AI systems

Cloud platforms

Technology consulting

Workforce strategy

Education innovation

Job description

CEO @ HMCI | Trained 700,000+ in AI | 2x Founder | Author | Keynote Speaker | Creator

About the Human Machine Collaboration Institute (HMCI)

The Human Machine Collaboration Institute (HMCI) is an independent AI and robotics research firm shaping the future of human–machine collaboration. We partner with cities, corporations, and institutions to accelerate digital transformation through education, applied research, and advisory services. Our mission is simple yet bold: to build the bridge between humans and technology.

At HMCI, we live by our principles:

• We solve problems.
• We create the future.
• We are augmented by AI.
• We are continual learners and adapters.

If you believe education is the key to unlocking human potential in the age of intelligent machines, this is the place for you.

Role Overview

This role is ahybrid strategy and execution positionsitting at the intersection ofAI, cloud, workforce transformation, and education pathways.

On the client side, this person serves as atrusted AI and technology advisor, leading assessments, developing AI and cloud roadmaps, and helping organizations translate emerging technologies into practical, human-centered strategies.

When not client-facing, they focus internally onturning AI curriculum into structured learning pathways, aligning training content to real job roles, workforce needs, and regional ecosystem goals.

This role requires someone equally comfortableleading executive conversations,designing strategy, androlling up their sleevesto build scalable education and workforce solutions.

Key Responsibilities

1. AI & Technology Assessments (Client-Facing)

• Lead client assessments acrossAI, cloud infrastructure, data readiness, and education/workforce capability.
• Evaluate current-state people, process, technology, and tooling environments.
• Identify gaps, risks, and opportunities related to AI adoption and workforce readiness.
• Synthesize findings into clear, actionable insights for executives and stakeholders.

2. AI, Cloud & Education Strategy and Roadmaps

• DevelopAI and cloud strategy roadmapsaligned to business, workforce, and community outcomes.
• Design phased implementation plans that balance innovation, feasibility, and human impact.
• Advise clients on AI enablement, governance, tooling, and skills transformation.
• Partner with HMCI leadership to shape ecosystem-level strategies for cities, regions, and institutions.

3. Training Strategy and Enablement

• Lead and coordinateAI training strategy, ensuring alignment between assessment insights, roadmap priorities, and learning interventions.
• Advise on build vs buy decisions for AI tools and training platforms.
• Support client workshops, executive briefings, and AI use case sessions as needed.

4. AI Curriculum Pathways and Workforce Design

• Transform AI and technology curriculum intostructured, role-based learning pathways.
• Align content to job roles, career progression, and employer needs.
• Work with K–12, higher education, workforce agencies, and industry partners to map pathways from learning to employment.
• Ensure curriculum reflects real-world AI workflows, tools, and human-machine collaboration practices.

5. Education and Workforce Ecosystem Engagement

• Serve as a strategic liaison with education partners, workforce agencies, and industry collaborators.
• Support partnerships with community colleges, universities, and workforce programs.
• Represent HMCI at ecosystem meetings, strategy sessions, and selective events as needed.

Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years of experience acrossAI, cloud, technology consulting, workforce strategy, or education innovation.
• Strong working knowledge of AI systems, cloud platforms, and modern data infrastructure.
• Experience leadingassessments, strategy development, and roadmap creation.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Comfortable being client-facing, facilitating workshops, and presenting to executives.
• Strong systems thinker who can connect technology, skills, and human outcomes.

Preferred

• Experience in technology consulting, digital transformation, or AI advisory roles.
• Background working with education systems, workforce development, or learning design.
• Familiarity with AI training tools, GenAI platforms, or role-based learning models.
• Passion for the future of work, human-machine collaboration, and equitable access to technology.
• Salary Range:$105,000 – $120,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
• Benefits:Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) plan; and generous flexible time off, including unlimited vacation and personal wellness days.
• Work Environment:Hybrid; in-office presence required at HMCI’s Rancho Cordova HQ several days per week, with travel to partner sites as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Human Machine Collaboration Institute (HMCI) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Business Development and Sales

Industries

Research Services