The AI Senior Consultant will advise clients on AI strategy, develop roadmaps, conduct assessments, and lead workshops to align AI initiatives with business objectives.
AHEAD builds platforms for digital business. By weaving together advances in cloud infrastructure, automation and analytics, and software delivery, we help enterprises deliver on the promise of digital transformation.
At AHEAD, we prioritize creating a culture of belonging, where all perspectives and voices are represented, valued, respected, and heard. We create spaces to empower everyone to speak up, make change, and drive the culture at AHEAD.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and do not discriminate based on an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived.
We embrace all candidates that will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives at AHEAD.
As an AI Sr Consultant, you will work closely with clients to assess their AI readiness, define strategic priorities, and develop actionable roadmaps. This role combines advanced advisory expertise with hands-on facilitation, helping organizations align AI initiatives with business objectives while ensuring governance and ethical standards. You will lead workshops, conduct assessments, and provide guidance on best practices for AI adoption and scaling.
Key Responsibilities
- Client Advisory: Advise clients on AI strategy, readiness, and governance frameworks.
- Workshops & Facilitation: Design and lead executive workshops to identify AI opportunities and define transformation goals.
- Roadmap Development: Develop detailed AI adoption roadmaps, including capability building, technology selection, and governance models.
- Readiness Assessments: Conduct maturity assessments to evaluate organizational preparedness for AI initiatives.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with client leadership teams to ensure alignment between AI strategy and business objectives.
- Best Practices & Thought Leadership: Share insights on emerging trends, responsible AI principles, and industry benchmarks.
Qualifications
- 6–8 years of experience in consulting, digital transformation, or AI strategy roles.
- Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts, platforms, and business applications.
- Experience in facilitating workshops and engaging senior stakeholders.
- Familiarity with governance frameworks and ethical AI principles.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Background in management consulting or technology advisory.
- Exposure to MLOps, data platforms, and cloud ecosystems.
- Advanced degree in business, technology, or related field preferred.
Why AHEAD:
Through our daily work and internal groups like Moving Women AHEAD and RISE AHEAD, we value and benefit from diversity of people, ideas, experience, and everything in between.
We fuel growth by stacking our office with top-notch technologies in a multi-million-dollar lab, by encouraging cross department training and development, sponsoring certifications and credentials for continued learning.
USA Employment Benefits include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid company holidays
- Paid time off
- Paid parental and caregiver leave
- Plus more! See benefits https://www.aheadbenefits.com/ for additional details.
The compensation range indicated in this posting reflects the On-Target Earnings (“OTE”) for this role, which includes a base salary and any applicable target bonus amount. This OTE range may vary based on the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and geographic location.
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AHEAD Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
401 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, 60611
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