Senior AI Strategy & ROI Architect

Cadre AI; San Diego, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadre AI is seeking a VP of AI Strategy to own the full lifecycle of AI strategy engagements, from kickoff through final delivery, and to convert completed projects into long-term retainers. You will engage directly with C-suite stakeholders, lead workshops, and produce executive-grade deliverables that drive ROI.

The role requires deep consulting experience, commercial instincts, and the ability to move fast without sacrificing quality.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in management consulting, AI strategy, or business advisory work; leading client engagements from kickoff to delivery.
• Proven ability to engage and influence C-suite stakeholders at CEO level.
• Strong commercial instincts with history of renewal and upsell conversations.

Responsibilities

• Own AI strategy engagements end to end with scope, timeline, and client satisfaction.
• Lead onboarding and set project scope, success criteria, stakeholders, and rhythms.
• Develop AI roadmaps prioritizing use cases by feasibility and ROI; translate findings into executive narratives.
• Produce polished deliverables including discovery findings and roadmaps for executives.

Skills

8+ years experience

C-suite engagement

Commercial instincts

AI strategy

Roadmaps & maturity assessments

Executive storytelling

Multi-engagement management

Job description

Cadre AI is seeking a VP of AI Strategy to own the full lifecycle of AI strategy engagements, from kickoff through final delivery, and to convert completed projects into long-term retainers. You will engage directly with C-suite stakeholders, lead workshops, and produce executive-grade deliverables that drive ROI.

The role requires deep consulting experience, commercial instincts, and the ability to move fast without sacrificing quality.