Sr. Consultant, Process Engineering and AI Strategy

Sand Cherry; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sand Cherry Associates seeks a Senior Consultant to lead AI strategy discovery for a global telecommunications client. You will drive discovery, shape an actionable AI roadmap, and align cross-functional leaders around strategic recommendations.

The role requires 8+ years in strategy, deep telecom AI experience, and exceptional presentation skills to communicate complex concepts to executives. Hybrid work with some onsite days in Denver or Philadelphia.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience advising executive stakeholders (CIO/CTO level).
• Deep telecommunications experience required.
• Strong background in AI, digital transformation, or advanced technology strategy.
• Proven ability to lead enterprise discovery and stakeholder interviews.
• Excellent analytical and presentation skills; experience with governance models and dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Lead discovery efforts with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams to identify AI opportunities and impact.
• Refine ideas through research and industry experience to uncover additional opportunities.
• Evaluate AI opportunities by effort and business impact and develop a prioritization framework.
• Create a data-driven AI strategy and present it in executive-ready PowerPoint presentations.
• Socialize the strategy with senior leadership and the AI Committee; refine as needed.
• Design an AI initiative tracking dashboard with KPIs and success metrics.
• Develop an AI governance model, including RACI and operating standards.
• Produce project plans and roadmaps identifying risks and dependencies.

Skills

Senior strategy consultant

Telecommunications domain

AI strategy

Executive communication

PowerPoint proficiency

Governance & KPIs

Stakeholder interviews

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Job description

Company Profile

At Sand Cherry Associates, we excel in the design and delivery of strategic customer-centric initiatives through digitally native, data-empowered solutions. Our client's confidence in us is centered on exceptionally skilled, high-energy talent working with the support of the full Sand Cherry team. Finding the right match for this role is a critical aspect of continuing that success.

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Consultant to lead AI strategy discovery within a global Telecommunications organization focused on optimizing the use of AI. This role will serve as a single, accountable lead driving discovery, shaping strategic recommendations, and aligning cross-functional leaders around a prioritized AI roadmap. The ideal candidate blends executive presence, strategic thinking, data analysis, and facilitation skills to translate ideas into a clear, actionable AI strategy. This is a hybrid role that requires a few days onsite in either Denver, CO or Philadelphia, PA. Only candidates located in the Denver and Philly areas will be considered for this position. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship, visa transfer or C2C candidates.

Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive discovery efforts, including interviews with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams, to identify where AI is desired, needed, and most impactful
• Refine current ideas and uncover additional opportunities through discovery, research, and industry experience
• Evaluate AI opportunities based on level of effort and business impact (e.g., revenue generation, cost savings, efficiency gains)
• Develop and facilitate a prioritization framework and strategic AI roadmap
• Craft and present a data-driven AI strategy in executive-ready PowerPoint presentations
• Socialize and refine the strategy with senior leadership and the AI Committee
• Design recommendations for an AI initiative tracking dashboard, including KPIs and success metrics
• Develop an AI governance model, including RACI, operating standards, and decision frameworks
• Create a project plan and roadmap, identifying risks, dependencies, and required change-management activities

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience as a senior strategy consultant, advisor, or program leader supporting executive stakeholders (CIO/CTO level)
• Deep telecommunications experience is required
• Strong background in AI, digital transformation, or advanced technology strategy
• Demonstrated ability to lead enterprise discovery and stakeholder interviews
• Excellent analytical skills, with experience assessing business impact and effort tradeoffs
• Exceptional executive communication and presentation skills, especially in PowerPoint
• Experience defining governance models, KPI metrics, dashboards, and roadmaps
• Ability to operate independently while influencing across complex, global organizations
• Bachelors degree required; MBA preferred

Compensation

Sand Cherry Associates is required by Colorado law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range considers a wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and delivery model. This is a consulting engagement with an expected annual salary of $125,000 - $150,000. Years of experience, level of education, geographic location, unique skills/qualifications for the specific role and potential certifications can be key factors in the final compensation for this role.

Benefits

Our team is unique - we are passionate about what we do. At Sand Cherry, our Consultants know they are impacting and shaping our clients' industries. We recognize our employees for their contributions. Our culture is one of the most friendly and communicative in the consulting industry. Sand Cherry is not a top-heavy organization. We offer the opportunity to be part of a digital workforce. Discover the experience that only comes with self-responsibility in the workplace. Our team members manage their own workloads and are expected to deliver exceptional work for our clients. Professional career growth is one of our main priorities, as we affirm that investing in our Consultants and empowering our people will also deliver the best results and value for our clients.