Hitachi Solutions, Ltd. ยท 3 weeks ago
Senior Managing Consultant - Business Strategy/AI Advisor
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$125K/yr - $190K/yr
10+ years expHitachi Solutions is a global Microsoft solutions integrator focused on delivering industry-specific solutions to support clients in their business transformation goals. As a Senior Business Strategy & AI Advisor, you will lead teams in delivering advisory services, partnering with clients to implement AI technologies and innovative strategies for measurable outcomes.
Information TechnologySalesSoftware
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Advise clients on business strategy , including leadership alignment, policies and procedures, governance, Centers of Excellence, process evaluation, and organizational design/development
Contribute to the continued development of the AI Advisory vision and roadmap , aligning offerings and methods with Advisory leadership
Serve as a trusted advisor to client executives , guiding organizations from AI readiness assessment through enterprise-scale adoption
Position Advisory as the strategic entry point for AI engagements , connecting business objectives, KPIs, and transformation outcomes
Deliver and support continued development of Business Advisory offerings and cross-discipline offerings within the Advisory subdomain
Contribute to the continued development of repeatable AI Advisory offerings (AI Starter, AI Value Accelerator, Copilot Readiness, Governance frameworks, etc.)
Create frameworks, accelerators, and playbooks that integrate AI maturity models (Microsoft, NIST, Google, Ng) and Responsible AI practices
Contribute to the evolution of Advisory's portfolio through thought leadership, case studies, and market insights
Facilitate engaging conversations, workshops, and interviews for meaningful discovery that lead to insights, business intelligence, and recommendations
Lead C-suite workshops, envisioning sessions, and transformation roadmaps , translating AI into measurable business value
Partner with cross-functional teams (UX, data, technical, change management) to deliver holistic, human-centered solutions
Ensure delivery of measurable value, operational efficiency, and sustainable adoption for clients
Mentor Advisory consultants in AI fluency, client strategy, and facilitation skills
Support hiring, onboarding, and upskilling the Advisory team to strengthen our AI bench
Actively contribute to internal AI Center of Excellence (COE) and cross-practice enablement
Qualification
Required
Proven experience in business strategy, value realization, and technology-enabled transformation
Understanding of AI governance, generative AI, Copilot/LLM ecosystems, data maturity, and RAG architectures
Familiarity with Microsoft platforms (Azure, M365 Copilot, D365, Power Platform, Fabric/Databricks)
Skilled in strategic roadmapping, design thinking, and executive-level facilitation
Ability to drive adoption, manage risk, and embed responsible, ethical AI practices
High EQ, creativity, and a passion for building high-performing, future-ready teams
Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
Microsoft AI-900 (required); AI-102 (preferred)
PROSCI or equivalent change management certification (preferred)
10+ years of experience in business strategy, advisory, or consulting, with a focus on AI, analytics, or digital transformation
Track record of executive engagement and trusted advisor relationships at senior levels
Preferred
MBA or advanced degree preferred
AI-102 (preferred)
PROSCI or equivalent change management certification (preferred)
Benefits
Bonus Plan
Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
Life Insurance and Disability Programs
Retirement Savings with Company Match
Paid Time Off
Flexible Work Arrangements including Remote Work
Company
Hitachi Solutions, Ltd.
Hitachi Solutions is a core IT company of the Hitachi Group.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
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