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Kearney · 3 months ago

Kearney Activate Vice President, Data & AI Strategy

Americas-United States-Dallas

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

12+ years exp

Kearney is a consulting firm that focuses on driving data and AI strategy for its clients. The Vice President of Data & AI Strategy will lead initiatives to unlock business impact through advanced analytics and AI transformations, guiding organizations from strategy to execution.

CollaborationConsultingInformation TechnologyManagement Consulting

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Build trusted C-suite relationships, advising clients on data and AI strategies that unlock measurable outcomes

Lead pursuits, proposals, and thought leadership, positioning Activate as the partner of choice for data and AI transformation

Represent Activate in the market as a recognized data and AI leader through conferences, publications, and executive forums

Shape Activate’s go-to-market strategy for data, analytics, and AI, including packaging, pricing, and positioning of offerings

Stay ahead of the curve on emerging data and AI technologies (e.g. data platforms, governance frameworks, generative AI, LLMs, MLOps, and data fabric) and translate them into practical client solutions

Drive innovation in areas such as predictive modeling, decision intelligence, data integration, personalization, and responsible AI

Embed robust data governance, data quality, and management practices that enable scalable and trusted AI outcomes

Advise clients on data platform modernization—covering cloud data ecosystems, data mesh, and real-time analytics—to ensure AI readiness

Oversee multiple teams to ensure world-class delivery, governance, and scalability

Guide solution architecture and validate critical data and AI designs

Step in during pivotal project phases, whether facilitating a data strategy or AI transformation workshop, leading a design sprint, or shaping a prototype

Ensure end-to-end data lifecycle excellence—from ingestion and modeling to analytics and AI enablement

Attract, grow, and retain top AI and data talent across geographies

Champion a culture of innovation, optimism, and growth mindset

Foster cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing across the global team

Qualification

Data architectureAI/ML technologiesData governanceCloud-native architecturesMLOpsData platformsNatural language processingGenerative AIPredictive modelingDecision intelligenceData ethicsSoft skills

Required

An experienced leader with 12+ years in data, analytics, and AI, ideally with a consulting or professional services background

Skilled in bridging technology and business, with 5+ years in hybrid delivery and commercial roles leading large-scale, multi-year AI and data transformation initiatives from strategy to execution

Deeply knowledgeable about modern data and AI technologies, including machine learning, natural language processing, generative AI, cloud-native architectures, MLOps, data platforms, and governance frameworks

Business-minded, with a proven ability to translate data and AI capabilities into measurable impact and sustained client value

A strong communicator and storyteller who can influence and inspire executive audiences

Resilient, optimistic, and energized by working in fast-paced, high-growth environments

Preferred

Educated with an advanced degree in data science, AI, or a related field

Experienced in industries such as life sciences, financial services, retail, or manufacturing

Recognized as a thought leader or contributor within the data and AI community through speaking, publishing, or industry engagement

Knowledgeable about data ethics, responsible AI, and regulatory compliance frameworks

Benefits

Competitive base compensation with discretionary performance bonuses

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and immediate family

Generous retirement and savings contributions

Non-partner equity-based awards (for consulting managers and above)

Structured learning and leadership development opportunities

Personalized flexibility programs, including remote work, talent mobility, and externships

Access to health, wellness, and family care benefits

Paid time off

401(k) match and profit sharing

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Healthcare concierge

Backup child/adult care

Annual employer HSA contribution

Home office stipend

Subsidized Gympass

Annual wellness program

Leaves of absence when needed to support employees’ physical, mental, and emotional well-being

Company

Kearney

Glassdoor4.2

Kearney is a management consulting firm offering solutions to strategic and operational CEO agenda issues.

Founded in 1926

Chicago, Illinois, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.kearney.com/

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