AI Strategy Director

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k plan

Wellness program

Job summary

CLA is seeking an AI Strategy Director to lead the design and delivery of end-to-end AI strategy engagements, guiding clients from opportunity identification through deployment and optimization. You will translate complex AI concepts into executive decisions, manage cross-functional teams, and drive business development to advance the firm’s AI capabilities.

This role emphasizes building trusted client relationships, driving high-impact AI solutions, and ensuring alignment with risk and

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of relevant AI/strategy experience.
• Bachelor's degree required; combination of experience may be considered.
• Experience leading AI strategy engagements and engaging with senior executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end AI strategy engagements from opportunity to deployment and optimization.
• Set AI strategy approaches translating AI concepts into executive insights and decisions.
• Advise clients on aligning AI with business strategy, risk, regulatory requirements, and organizational readiness.
• Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders (Director, VP, C-suite).
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver integrated AI solutions.
• Monitor engagement risks, dependencies, and decision points, implementing mitigation strategies.
• Develop AI frameworks, methodologies, and thought leadership to evolve with AI trends.
• Support growth and market presence through business development and follow-on opportunities.

Skills

AI strategy

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Business development

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 8,500 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you.

We are seeking a AI Strategy Director. This role leads the design and delivery of end to end AI strategy engagements, guiding clients from opportunity identification and solution architecture through deployment and optimization while translating complex AI concepts into executive level decisions. They build trusted client relationships, directs cross functional teams, manages engagement risks and outcomes, and advances the firm’s AI capabilities through thought leadership and business development.

Essential Job Functions

• Lead the design and delivery of end-to-end AI strategy engagements, from opportunity identification and solution architecture through deployment and ongoing optimization
• Develop and set director for AI strategy approaches that translate complex AI concepts into clear, executive level insights and decisions.
• Advise and guide clients to align AI initiatives with business strategy, risk tolerance, regulatory requirements, and organizational readiness.
• Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders (Director, VP, C-suite).
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple AI engagements, ensuring quality outcomes and client expectations are met.
• Direct and coordinate cross-functional teams (Data Science, Engineering, Risk, Legal, Cyber, Digital Operations) to deliver integrated solutions.
• Monitor engagement risks, dependencies, and decision points, implementing mitigation strategies as needed.
• Develop and advance AI frameworks, methodologies, and thought leadership, informed by evolving AI trends and regulations.
• Support firm growth and market presence through business development, identification of follow on opportunities, and representing the firm’s AI capabilities.

Requirements

Experience

6 Years Of Relevant Experience Required.

Education

Bachelor's degree is required. Combination of relevant experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree.

Certifications / Licenses

None required.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Wellness at CLA

To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.