Strategy Lead for AI-First Tech & Platforms

Accenture; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 253,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a strategy advisor to help world-leading technology and AI companies solve transformational questions. You will shape product strategy, AI adoption, data center strategies, and total AI costs while leading cross-functional workstreams and client relationships.

The role emphasizes building actionable, executive-ready recommendations, mentoring junior teams, and driving growth—often traveling 40–80% depending on engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in the tech industry or consulting.

Responsibilities

• Define strategies and roadmaps spanning product strategy, AI adoption, data center strategy and cost of ownership for AI.
• Shape the strategic choices defining the next generation of technology companies; where to play, how to win, how AI changes the business.
• Conduct market analysis and competitive research to identify industry movements and opportunities; translate into a clear point of view.
• Size markets, model financial scenarios, and build business cases supporting major client decisions.
• Identify cost reduction and efficiency opportunities across the business including AI-related spend and operational overhead.
• Build the analytical foundation for client decisions by synthesizing market dynamics, signals, and financial data into actionable recommendations.
• Develop client-ready materials to communicate complex ideas and drive executive decisions.
• Lead workstreams end-to-end; frame problems, design approach, manage analysis, and deliver client-ready outputs.
• Own quality across deliverables with coherence, rigor, and client-readiness.
• Support business development; contribute to proposals and grow client relationships.
• Lead the client relationship day-to-day; manage communication and expectations.
• Keep internal delivery on track; coordinate across workstreams and allocate resources.
• Develop junior team members; provide feedback and growth opportunities.
• Travel: Average 40 to 50% (up to 80% as needed).

Skills

Client communication

Influence executives

AI / ML knowledge

Proposal development

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or equivalent graduate degree

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Adobe Analytics

Google Analytics

Job description

Accenture is seeking a strategy advisor to help world-leading technology and AI companies solve transformational questions. You will shape product strategy, AI adoption, data center strategies, and total AI costs while leading cross-functional workstreams and client relationships.

The role emphasizes building actionable, executive-ready recommendations, mentoring junior teams, and driving growth—often traveling 40–80% depending on engagements.