AI Strategy & Digital Transformation Lead

Konrad; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship Program

Socials, Outings & Retreats

Culture of Learning & Development

Comprehensive Health & Wellness

Retirement Planning

Flexible Working Hours

Work from Home Flexibility

Service Recognition Programs

Job summary

Konrad, a global AI and digital innovation consultancy, is seeking a Senior Manager on the Strategy team. You will lead large-scale, cross-functional programs for global clients, directing the creation of AI-enabled, human-centered experiences and advising C-suite stakeholders.

You will shape long-term client strategy, oversee engagements, and drive program growth, client satisfaction, and practice development while mentoring managers and consultants across the global team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline or equivalent professional experience; prior consulting experience is not required.
• Minimum 6–7+ years of relevant professional experience.
• A passion for great user experiences, product innovation, and the rapidly evolving AI technology landscape.
• History as an Engagement Lead managing large-scale, multi-workstream digital programs and client relationships from inception to completion.
• Demonstrated success in business development, relationship expansion, and leading strategic client pursuits.
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, with the executive presence to advise C-suite and senior client leaders.
• Strong problem-solving ability, sharp business acumen, and experience overseeing multiple complex programs and cross-functional teams.
• Experience presenting, executive workshop facilitation, and public speaking.
• Experience mentoring, guiding, and developing junior team members.
• Genuine enthusiasm for in-person work and collaboration; this role follows a hybrid model with four or more days per week in the office.
• Willingness to travel globally for client work as required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Engagement Lead on our most strategic digital transformation programs and client partnerships, including AI strategy and product strategy work.
• Responsible for program governance including budget, scope, timelines, organization, resourcing, implementation, and risk management for flagship enterprise initiatives.
• Direct cross-functional teams of consultants, designers, and engineers, inspiring a shared vision that bridges business objectives with elegant user experiences.
• Act as a primary point of contact and strategic advisor to executive client stakeholders, managing expectations and building deep, long-term relationships.
• Drive business development initiatives, proactively shaping new engagements, leading pursuits, and growing our business with existing clients.
• Direct the creation of AI-forward digital solutions, target-state operating models, and strategic visions for how AI will reshape intelligent products and customer experiences.
• Lead executive stakeholder sessions, design thinking workshops, technology architecture sessions, and strategic planning activities.
• Oversee the structuring and authoring of high-impact presentations, business cases, RFP responses, and thought leadership collateral for executive audiences.
• Leverage AI and digital expertise to strengthen client deliverables and mentorship for junior members of our global team.

Skills

Engagement Lead

Business Development

Executive Communication

Public Speaking

Mentoring

Travel Flexible

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Konrad, a global AI and digital innovation consultancy, is seeking a Senior Manager on the Strategy team. You will lead large-scale, cross-functional programs for global clients, directing the creation of AI-enabled, human-centered experiences and advising C-suite stakeholders.

You will shape long-term client strategy, oversee engagements, and drive program growth, client satisfaction, and practice development while mentoring managers and consultants across the global team.