Senior AI Strategy & Transformation Lead (ESOP)

BDO USA, Llp; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 190,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

Total Rewards benefits

Job summary

BDO USA, LLP is seeking an AI Strategist to plan, manage, and lead AI, automation, and data-driven engagements. You will guide clients through AI readiness, strategy, and digital transformation while coordinating multidisciplinary teams and ensuring high-quality deliverables.

The role involves developing new business with existing clients, driving proposals, and shaping the firm’s AI offerings. Strong leadership, governance, and client-management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 8+ years in AI/Automation/AI Consulting/AI Strategy.
• 4+ years leading AI & automation strategy for clients.
• Experience leading GenAI solutions with measurable business results.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI strategy discussions with clients and prospects.
• Author AI & Automation Strategy and related SOWs.
• Lead AI discovery engagements to rank use cases by value and feasibility.
• Build ROI models and define success metrics for AI projects.
• Advise on AI governance, risk, and data privacy considerations.
• Plan AI operating models and CoE structures.
• Lead transitions from sales to engagement kickoff and staffing plans.

Skills

AI strategy

Project management

Client relationships

Executive presence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

RAG & LLMs

Cloud data ingestion

Job description

BDO USA, LLP is seeking an AI Strategist to plan, manage, and lead AI, automation, and data-driven engagements. You will guide clients through AI readiness, strategy, and digital transformation while coordinating multidisciplinary teams and ensuring high-quality deliverables.

The role involves developing new business with existing clients, driving proposals, and shaping the firm’s AI offerings. Strong leadership, governance, and client-management skills are essential.