AI Transformation Manager

Sia; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 122,400 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

HSA and FSA options

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Sia is a next-generation global management consulting group seeking an AI Transformation Manager to guide clients in adopting and scaling AI across energy, transportation, and industrial sectors.

You will work with executives to translate AI capabilities into business value, leading organizational change without building models yourself.

Qualifications

• 6-10+ years in management consulting or digital transformation.
• Experience leading cross-functional programs from strategy through implementation.
• Strong executive communication and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with Generative AI and automation platforms as practitioner/evaluator.
• Experience partnering with both business and technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Identify AI value opportunities with executives and leaders.
• Develop AI transformation roadmaps aligned to objectives.
• Lead client workshops on AI strategy and adoption.
• Oversee end-to-end delivery and change management.
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to ETI practice development.

Skills

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Change management

Stakeholder management

AI awareness

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Azure DevOps

Job description

Sia is a next-generation, global management consulting group. Founded in 1999, we were born digital. Today our strategy and management capabilities are augmented by data science, enhanced by creativity and driven by responsibility. We’re optimists for change and we help clients initiate, navigate and benefit from transformation. We believe optimism is a force multiplier, helping clients to mitigate downside and maximize opportunity. With expertise across a broad range of sectors and services, our 3,000 consultants serve clients worldwide from 48 locations in 19 countries. Our expertise delivers results. Our optimism transforms outcomes.

Sia’s Strategy & Management Consulting global footprint and expertise in more than 40 sectors and services allow us to enhance our clients' businesses worldwide. We guide their projects and initiatives in strategy, business transformation, IT & digital strategy.

Sia supports Energy & Utilities, Transportation, and Industrials in driving transformation, innovation, and competitiveness. Since 2000, we have guided energy companies (oil & gas and utilities), transportation, industrial and processes manufacturing leaders through growth strategies, business transformation, digital modernization, energy transition, regulatory challenges, application of AI technologies, and Industry 4.0 advancements. Our industry subject matter experts help our clients to adapt, innovate, and lead in an evolving landscape.

Job Description

We'relooking for an AI Transformation Manager to join Sia's ETI practice and help clients across energy, transportation, and industrial sectors successfully adopt and scale AI across their organizations.

This is a business- and strategy-facing role.You'llwork with executives and operational leaders toidentifywhere AI can create value, build the roadmap to get there, and lead clients through the changerequiredto make adoptionstick. You are not expected to write production code or build models yourself. Your value is knowing what today's AI tools and platforms can realistically do, translating that into a business case, and leading the organizational change that turns a pilot into an operating reality.

You'lljoin a growing ETI team, working day to day alongside Applied AI Leads and other Sia consultants who own the technical build, so you can focus on where you add the most value: strategy, stakeholder alignment, and delivery leadership.

What You'll Do

Partner with executive and operational stakeholders toidentifywhere AI can improve efficiency, productivity, decision-making, and customer outcomes

Assess current business processes and operating models toidentifyhigh-impact AI use cases

Develop AI transformation roadmaps aligned to businessobjectivesand measurable outcomes

Lead client workshops focused on AI strategy, prioritization, and adoption

Drive Delivery & Change Management

Lead end-to-end delivery of AI-enabled transformation initiatives, partnering with Applied AI Leads and technical teams to translate strategy into execution

Manage multiple workstreams while balancing scope, timelines, risks, and stakeholder expectations

Establish governance, KPIs, and reporting to measure business impact and adoption

Build trusted relationships with business and technology leaders

Drive organizational adoption through communication, training, and change management

Present recommendations and progress updates to executive stakeholders

Mentor junior consultants and contribute to ETI practice development

Evaluate & Guide AI Tool Adoption

Maintain working knowledge of Generative AI, AI agents, copilots, and automation platforms so you can evaluate options and advise clients, without needing to build or configure them yourself

Assess vendor and platform options and recommend practical enterprise applications

Support organizations in moving from pilot to production by aligning stakeholders, timelines, and change readiness, working closely with the technical build team

Business Process Improvement

Analyze existing workflows andidentifyopportunities for automation and operational improvement

Lead process redesign initiativesleveragingAI and digital technologies

Build repeatable frameworks, playbooks, and documentation that enable sustainable transformation

Qualifications

Required

6-10+ years of experience in management consulting, business transformation, technology consulting, operations, or digital transformation

Experience leading complex cross-functional programs from strategy through implementation

Experienceidentifyingbusiness process improvement opportunities and driving organizational change

Working knowledge of Generative AI, AI agents, copilots, workflow automation, or intelligent automation platforms as a practitioner and evaluator (notrequiredto build or code)

Experience partnering with both business and technical stakeholders

Strong executive communication and presentation skills

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple client engagements in fast-paced consulting environments

Preferred

Experience serving clients in Energy & Utilities, Transportation & Logistics, Manufacturing, or Industrial Products

Experience with AI platforms such as OpenAI, Microsoft Copilot, Claude, Gemini, AWS Bedrock, or Azure AI, as a user and evaluator

Experience with Agile delivery methodologies

PMP, Scrum Master, Lean Six Sigma, or other project management certification

Familiarity with data visualization and project tracking tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Smartsheet, Azure DevOps, or ServiceNow

Additional Information

Sia invests in total rewards that support how our people work, live, and grow.

Compensation

• Annual Base Salary Ranges,commensurate with experience and qualifications,geographic location, and other job-related factorspermittedby applicable law.
  • Associate Manager Level: $122,400 - $127,500
  • Manager Level: $130,000 - $150,000
• Annual Performance Bonus

Medical, dental, and vision; company-paid life and AD&D; voluntary supplemental insurance and EAP

401(k) with company match and immediate vesting; HSA and FSA options

College savings and student loan repayment programs

Paid parental leave; generous PTO, nine company holidays, and one floating holiday

Cell phone stipend; well-being and professional development programs

Benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.

Workplace
Sia values in‑person collaboration. When serving clients, consultants maybe requiredto work onsite at a client location based on engagement needs. Between client engagements, consultants are expected to work from a Sia office or approved coworking location at least three days per week. Candidates shouldresidewithin a reasonable commuting distance of a Sia office or approved coworking location. Sia maintains offices and coworking arrangements across multiple U.S. markets,includingNew York City, Charlotte, Greater Seattle, San Francisco Greater Bay Area,Los Angeles,Houston, Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago,Washington D.C.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout their employment. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.

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