AI Strategy Consultant

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Híbrido; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary

Health, dental & vision insurance

Professional development budget

Retirement plan

Challenging AI projects

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 seeks an AI Strategy Consultant to guide clients in leveraging AI to meet strategic goals. The hybrid role in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga involves developing AI roadmaps, identifying opportunities, and steering implementations.

The candidate should possess deep AI knowledge, business strategy expertise, and strong analytical and communication skills to drive AI adoption and transformation for regional clients.

Qualificações

• MBA or similar graduate degree in business, CS, or engineering.
• 5+ years in strategy consulting, business development, or tech advisory with a focus on AI.
• Deep understanding of AI tech like ML, DL, NLP, CV.
• Experience turning strategy into actionable initiatives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication abilities.
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build client relationships and manage stakeholders.
• Familiarity with change management and AI implementation challenges.

Responsabilidades

• Develop AI strategies and roadmaps for clients across industries.
• Identify AI opportunities and assess potential business impact.
• Advise on AI best practices, tech selection, and implementation approaches.
• Conduct market research and analyze AI trends.
• Lead workshops to define AI vision and goals.
• Create business cases and ROI analyses for AI initiatives.
• Collaborate with technical teams for feasibility and alignment.
• Present findings to senior client leadership.
• Stay updated on AI advancements and applications.
• Contribute to thought leadership and business development in AI.

Conhecimentos

AI strategy

Strategy consulting

Business development

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Change management

Formação académica

MBA

Computer Science/Engineering background

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About the Role

Our client, a prominent consultancy firm at the forefront of AI & Emerging Technologies , is seeking a strategic and insightful AI Strategy Consultant . This hybrid role, based in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga , will focus on advising businesses on how to leverage artificial intelligence to achieve their strategic objectives. You will work closely with clients to identify AI opportunities, develop actionable AI roadmaps, and guide the implementation of AI solutions. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of AI capabilities, business strategy, and market trends, coupled with excellent analytical and communication skills. You will be instrumental in helping organizations navigate the complexities of AI adoption and transformation. This is an exceptional opportunity to drive strategic impact for clients and contribute to the advancement of AI adoption in the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive AI strategies and roadmaps for clients across various industries.
• Identify and assess potential AI applications and opportunities for business impact.
• Advise clients on AI best practices, technology selection, and implementation approaches.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis related to AI trends.
• Facilitate workshops and stakeholder meetings to define AI vision and goals.
• Develop business cases and ROI analyses for AI initiatives.
• Collaborate with technical teams to ensure feasibility and alignment of proposed solutions.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior client leadership.
• Stay current with advancements in AI technologies and their business applications.
• Contribute to thought leadership and business development efforts in AI consulting.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience (5+ years) in strategy consulting, business development, or technology advisory roles, with a strong focus on AI.
• Deep understanding of various AI technologies, including machine learning, deep learning, NLP, and computer vision.
• Experience in developing strategic plans and translating them into actionable initiatives.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with change management principles and AI implementation challenges.
• Experience in advising clients within the Mpumalanga region is a plus.
• A passion for innovation and driving business transformation through technology.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Hybrid work model providing flexibility for employees in Nelspruit .
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous professional development budget and opportunities for continued learning.
• Access to industry-leading AI research and case studies.
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
• Work on challenging and impactful projects for diverse clients in the AI & Emerging Technologies sector.
• Collaborative and intellectually stimulating work environment.
• Opportunity to shape the future of AI adoption in businesses.