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phData · 2 days ago

AI & Data Strategy Leader

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

6+ years exp

phData is a dynamic and innovative leader in the modern data stack, partnering with major cloud data platforms to deliver cutting-edge services and solutions. The AI & Data Strategy Leader will help clients turn AI and data capabilities into measurable business outcomes by shaping AI/data strategy and leading cross-functional teams to deliver on that strategy.

AnalyticsInformation ServicesInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Lead AI & data strategy engagements end-to-end: define problems, assess readiness, prioritize use cases, and design roadmaps and operating models tied to revenue, customer experience, and innovation

Own engagement delivery and stakeholder alignment: manage scope and risks, maintain executive (including C‑suite) relationships, and facilitate discovery / prioritization / “art of the possible” workshops

Bridge business and technology by balancing technical, organizational, and process recommendations and building clear narratives and business cases for AI/data investments

Shape the future-state AI & data operating model and stack (roles, processes, governance, and key platform/tooling choices) with safety, scalability, TCO, and regulatory needs in mind

Provide delivery oversight for AI/data platforms and capabilities, partnering with Delivery Leads and technical teams to ensure execution matches the agreed strategy

Own the quality of engagement outputs and provide hands-on coaching to project team members on consulting fundamentals and business impact

At the Principal level, you also:

Co‑own account strategy with Client Account Leads and Technical Account Leads, shaping multi‑year AI/data roadmaps and connecting engagement outcomes to account growth

Serve as a trusted executive advisor and play a senior role in critical pursuits and visible thought leadership, while mentoring other Engagement Leads and reinforcing ways of working

Qualification

AI strategy leadershipData strategy leadershipStakeholder engagementCloud platforms proficiencyData governanceBusiness case developmentWorkshop facilitationCoachingPlanningExecutionMentoringCross-functional collaboration

Required

6+ years as a hands-on AI or data strategy leader, owning strategy engagements and roadmaps

2+ years of consulting leadership with external clients, managing multiple workstreams and teams

Proven ability to engage senior stakeholders (including C-suite) and tell a clear, compelling story about the 'why' behind recommendations

Experience identifying and prioritizing AI/data opportunities, designing roadmaps and operating models, and building business cases and ROI tied to revenue, cost, risk, and customer experience

Strong technical literacy across modern cloud and data platforms, data governance, AI governance, data/ML solutions (pipelines, models, SQL), and how these connect to business outcomes

Experience leading workshops (discovery, prioritization, 'art of the possible'), driving change and adoption, and coaching/mentoring consultants and technical leaders

Track record of collaborating with client stakeholders, partners, and cross-functional teams, with a high sense of ownership and accountability

Repeatedly owned full lifecycle delivery of AI or data strategy engagements as day-to-day Engagement Lead

Comfortable managing complex single engagements or a small portfolio with strong planning, execution oversight, and stakeholder communication

Willingness to travel as required by clients

Extensive experience leading multi-engagement or multi-year AI/data strategy portfolios

Has operated as a trusted advisor to executive teams and co-owns account strategy, with a visible thought leadership profile and a strong track record developing other Engagement Leads