Sr AI Product Strategist

Vizient, Inc; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 102,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits plan

Incentive eligible

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. seeks a strategic AI and automation advisor to guide the enterprise in adopting emerging technologies and shaping investment decisions. You will translate trends and vendor developments into actionable insights for tool evaluation, roadmap planning, and governance-aligned strategy.

You will work with business, product, and governance leaders to balance current delivery priorities with future capability opportunities, supporting executive-level decision making and portfolio planning.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to evaluate complex technology trends.
• Experience assessing emerging technology landscapes and translating into strategic recommendations.
• Knowledge of AI, automation, and governance considerations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct horizon scanning across AI and automation landscape.
• Translate market intelligence into concise recommendations for AI strategy and roadmaps.
• Evaluate AI, generative AI, agentic AI, and automation against enterprise needs and governance.
• Develop evidence-based recommendations on technology adoption, pilots, and investments.
• Communicate emerging technology risks and regulatory developments to leaders.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Market research

Technology strategy

AI governance

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

When you’re the best, we’re the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future.

Summary

In this role, you will serve as the enterprise's strategic advisor on emerging AI and automation technologies, ensuring the organization maintains a current and informed view of the rapidly evolving market landscape. You will translate technology trends, vendor developments, industry shifts, and competitive intelligence into actionable insights that guide tool evaluation, roadmap planning, and investment decisions. You will partner closely with business, product, and governance leaders to ensure the organization's AI strategy is informed by future opportunities, emerging risks, and evolving market dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct continuous research and horizon scanning across the AI and automation landscape, including emerging technologies, vendor roadmaps, capability advancements, and industry adoption trends.
• Analyze and synthesize market intelligence into concise, actionable recommendations that inform enterprise AI strategy, tool evaluations, and roadmap decisions.
• Evaluate emerging AI, generative AI, agentic AI, and automation capabilities against enterprise needs, existing technology investments, and governance requirements.
• Develop evidence-based recommendations regarding technology adoption, pilot opportunities, investment priorities, and capability development.
• Own and maintain the enterprise AI competitive intelligence function by monitoring industry peers, analyst research, market benchmarks, and emerging best practices.
• Partner with business and product leaders to ensure strategic roadmaps balance current delivery priorities with future capability opportunities.
• Support investment and portfolio planning through value assessments, risk analysis, business case development, and technology landscape evaluations.
• Identify and communicate emerging technology risks, regulatory developments, and market trends that may require governance, policy, or strategic consideration.
• Collaborate with governance stakeholders to ensure responsible AI principles and enterprise standards are reflected in strategic recommendations.
• Develop executive-level presentations, reports, and briefings that communicate complex technology concepts in a clear and actionable manner.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders by providing forward-looking perspectives on AI, automation, and digital transformation opportunities.
• Build organizational awareness and confidence in the enterprise AI strategy through thought leadership, education, and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 7 or more years of experience in technology strategy, enterprise architecture, management consulting, product strategy, or a related field required.
• Demonstrated experience assessing emerging technology landscapes and translating findings into strategic, decision-ready recommendations required.
• Strong knowledge of the AI and automation ecosystem, including generative AI, agentic AI, intelligent automation, robotic process automation (RPA), and related enterprise technologies required.
• Experience conducting market research, competitive analysis, technology evaluations, and investment assessments required.
• Experience developing executive-level strategic recommendations, business cases, technology assessments, or market intelligence reports required.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to evaluate complex technology trends and business implications required.
• Ability to assess technology opportunities, risks, and potential business value within an enterprise context required.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear guidance for executive and non-technical audiences required.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills with experience collaborating across business and technology organizations required.
• Experience supporting strategic planning, roadmap development, portfolio management, or investment prioritization required.
• Understanding of AI governance principles, responsible AI practices, and regulatory considerations related to enterprise AI adoption preferred.
• Experience working with analyst research organizations such as Gartner, Forrester, or equivalent technology advisory firms preferred.
• Background in management consulting, technology advisory, enterprise strategy, or digital transformation initiatives preferred.
• Familiarity with enterprise governance processes, intake frameworks, and technology portfolio management preferred.
• You must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Estimated Hiring Range

The current salary range for this role is $102,400.00 to $179,000.00. This position is also incentive eligible. Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here: http://www.vizientinc.com/about-us/careers

Equal Opportunity Employer: Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.

Working at Vizient means shaping the future of healthcare, every day. Alongside our clients, we're building a healthier, more human healthcare system. We connect people, data, and solutions to enable healthcare organizations to improve financial sustainability, enhance system performance, and deliver better care.

Headquartered in Irving, Texas, with 11 offices across the United States, Vizient has more than 5,000 employees who bring deep expertise and a shared commitment to transforming healthcare. Together, we're solving some of the industry's most complex challenges while creating opportunities to learn, grow, and drive lasting change for healthcare organizations and the communities they serve.

Through our enterprise of companies, we deliver meaningful impact across the continuum of care: Apexus - The exclusive contractor for 340B Drug Pricing Program, managed by the Health Resources and Services Administration. aptitude - The industry's first online direct contracting market, supporting self-contracting activity between hospitals and suppliers. Kaufman Hall - Leading healthcare advisory services to support our clients in achieving financial, clinical, and operational excellence. Provista - Proven supply chain partner specializing in extended, diagnostic, and preventive care facilities, including surgery centers, home health, and senior living.