AI Strategist

Cadre AI; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadre AI is seeking an AI Strategist to lead product discovery, define use cases, and prioritize client projects. You will analyze workflows, design AI solutions, prototype improvements, and manage delivery against commitments.

Collaboration with engineers and training for client adoption will be essential as you optimize utilization and project efficiency. The role emphasizes strong communication, cross-functional coordination, and a track record of delivering AI/LLM initiatives in fast-paced

Qualifications

• Proven AI strategy or AI consulting experience.
• Strong ability to analyze workflows and optimize processes.
• Excellent client communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Self-driven with time management and administrative responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead discovery sessions with clients and define use cases within SOW scope.
• Set articulation and strategy for deliverables before starting work.
• Collaborate with engineers on execution and prototype development.
• Analyze client workflows to identify AI opportunities and optimize processes.
• Design and prototype AI solutions and process improvement recommendations.
• Manage project delivery against contractual commitments and maintain timelines and quality.
• Provide client training and support adoption of solutions.
• Track time and project progress in ClickUp and share weekly updates.

Skills

AI strategy

Workflow analysis

Project management

Client communication

Time tracking

Tools

ClickUp

Job description

Role Overview

As an AI Strategist, you will lead product discovery, use-case definition, and prioritization for clients. You will analyze workflows, design and prototype AI solutions and process improvements, and manage project delivery against defined commitments. You'll partner with engineers, support client training and adoption, and continuously optimize your own utilization and project efficiency.

Role Overview

As an AI Strategist, you will lead product discovery, use-case definition, and prioritization for clients. You will analyze workflows, design and prototype AI solutions and process improvements, and manage project delivery against defined commitments. You'll partner with engineers, support client training and adoption, and continuously optimize your own utilization and project efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead discovery sessions with clients, document their needs, and define use cases and prioritization within SOW scope.
• Set articulation & strategy for deliverables, ensuring clarity before beginning work.
• Collaborate closely with engineers on project execution and prototype development.
• Analyse client workflows to identify AI solution opportunities and process optimization.
• Design and prototype AI solutions and process improvement recommendations.
• Manage project delivery against contractual commitments, ensure projects meet timelines and quality standards, and client satisfaction is high.
• Conduct client training and support adoption of solutions as needed.
• Track your time and project progress in ClickUp, submit weekly updates, and keep utilization and project efficiency optimised.
• Gather feedback on solutions, make needed adjustments, and iterate for better outcomes.

What You Need To Succeed

• Proven experience in AI strategy, solution design or AI/LLM implementation.
• Demonstrated ability in workflow analysis and process optimization.
• Strong project management and delivery track record, ideally in AI, technology, or consulting environments.
• Excellent communication skills with clients and cross functional teams; capable of translating technical concepts to business outcomes.
• Self-driven, detail-oriented, able to manage time and tasks (including time tracking and administrative responsibilities) effectively.
• Comfortable in fast-paced, evolving situations with multiple simultaneous client engagements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working directly with clients in an AI or automation context, from discovery through delivery and adoption.
• Familiarity with tools/processes like ClickUp (or similar project-management platforms).
• Background in consulting, workflow automation, or AI driven process transformation.
• Technical acumen with AI/ML/LLM tools, prototyping or automation systems is a plus.

Compensation

The base pay range for this role is $80,000 – $100,000 per year.