AI Transformation Advisory - Senior Associate

SVCS Huron Consulting Services LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) generous match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Huron Consulting Group is seeking a Senior Associate for AI Transformation Advisory in the United States. You’ll shape how clients design, deploy, and scale AI with humans at the center, translating strategy into actionable roadmaps and governance models.

You’ll collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and change managers to deliver AI-enabled solutions, drive client engagement, and help win new work through compelling proposals and prototypes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years in consulting, technology, or enterprise transformation with exposure to AI, analytics, or digital strategy.
• Familiarity with major AI ecosystems and platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).

Responsibilities

• Define AI strategies, transformation roadmaps, and implementation plans.
• Lead independent workstreams within larger projects.
• Analyze business processes, data flows, and tech ecosystems to identify AI opportunities.
• Support design of human-centered AI operating models and governance.
• Partner with data scientists, engineers, and change management specialists.
• Develop go-to-market materials, frameworks, and client proposals.
• Develop proof-of-concepts and prototypes using agentic systems and RAG workflows.

Skills

AI strategy

Consulting experience

Data analytics

Communication & storytelling

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/CS/Engineering/Data Science

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

Huron is a global consultancy that collaborates with clients to drive strategic growth, ignite innovation and navigate constant change. Through a combination of strategy, expertise and creativity, we help clients accelerate operational, digital and cultural transformation, enabling the change they need to own their future. Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future. Huron's AI Transformation team helps clients harness the transformative potential of artificial intelligence to accelerate growth, enhance decision-making, and reimagine the enterprise. As a Senior Associate in AI Transformation Advisory, you'll play a critical role in shaping how organizations design, deploy, and scale AI with humans at the center. You'll collaborate with client teams to translate strategy into action-helping define AI roadmaps, reimagine business processes, and deliver impactful, enterprise-grade AI solutions across industries. This role blends business strategy, process improvement, and technology fluency-ideal for a consultant who can move seamlessly between problem-solving, client delivery, and emerging innovation.

Experience and Role Description

Contribute to client engagements focused on defining AI strategies, transformation roadmaps, and implementation plans. Lead independent workstreams within larger projects, ensuring deliverables are insightful, well-structured, and aligned to client objectives. Conduct analysis of business processes, data flows, and technology ecosystems to identify AI and automation opportunities. Support the design of responsible, human-centered AI operating models and governance frameworks. Partner with cross-functional teams—including data scientists, engineers, and change management specialists to deliver AI-enabled solutions. Assist in developing go-to-market materials, frameworks, and client proposals that showcase Huron's AI capabilities. Develop proof-of-concepts and prototypes leveraging agentic systems, RAG pipelines, and workflow automation tools. Stay current on emerging AI technologies and frameworks, bringing forward innovative ideas for client and firm initiatives. Contribute to thought leadership and internal knowledge-sharing on AI transformation topics.

Qualifications Required:

Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or Data Science preferred. 7+ years of experience in consulting, technology, or enterprise transformation, with exposure to AI, analytics, or digital strategy. Demonstrated ability to connect business challenges with technology solutions. Familiarity with major AI ecosystems and platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP). Experience supporting AI or data-driven solution delivery, including generative or agentic AI applications. Strong analytical, communication, and storytelling skills-able to structure insights and influence client stakeholders. Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deliver independently, and thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Preferred:

Experience with RAG architectures, orchestration frameworks, or AI agents. Familiarity with data platform modernization, AIOps/MLOps, or cloud infrastructure. Hands-on experience building dashboards, prototypes, or lightweight AI automations. Certifications in cloud AI platforms (Azure AI Engineer, AWS Machine Learning Specialty, or equivalent). Prior consulting experience supporting client delivery, business development, or thought leadership.

Your Impact As a Senior Associate, you'll help clients turn AI ambition into measurable outcomes-translating strategy into solutions that enhance productivity, accelerate decision-making, and unlock innovation. You'll serve as a trusted advisor and technical problem-solver, contributing to the responsible and scalable adoption of AI across industries.

Position Level Senior Associate Country United States of America

The estimated base salary for this job is $130,000 - $160,000. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel. This job is also eligible to participate in Huron's annual incentive compensation program, which reflects Huron's pay for performance philosophy. Inclusive of annual incentive compensation opportunity, the total estimated compensation range for this job is $149,000 - $184,000.

The job is also eligible to participate in Huron's benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs.

At Huron, we're redefining what a consulting organization can be. We go beyond advice to deliver results that last. We inherit our client's challenges as if they were our own. We help them transform for the future. We advocate. We make a difference. And we intelligently, passionately, relentlessly do great work together.

Are you the kind of person who stands ready to jump in, roll up your sleeves and transform ideas into action? Then come discover Huron. Whether you have years of experience or come right out of college, we invite you to explore our many opportunities. Find out how you can use your talents and develop your skills to make an impact immediately. Learn about how our culture and values provide you with the kind of environment that invites new ideas and innovation. Come see how we collaborate with each other in a culture of learning, coaching, diversity and inclusion. And hear about our unwavering commitment to make a difference in partnership with our clients, shareholders, communities and colleagues.

• medical, dental, and vision coverage to employees and dependents
• a 401(k) plan with a generous employer match
• an employee stock purchase plan
• a generous Paid Time Off policy
• paid parental leave and adoption assistance

Our Wellness Program supports employee total well-being by providing free annual health screenings and coaching, bank at work, and on-site workshops, as well as ongoing programs recognizing major events in the lives of our employees throughout the year. All benefits and programs are subject to applicable eligibility requirements.

Huron is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunity to job applicants and employees in recruitment, hiring, employment, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, training, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Huron will not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, religion, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, creed, citizenship or any other status protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. We endeavor to maintain a drug-free workplace.