AI Strategy & Operations Advisor

Our clients have articulated an AI strategy but need a senior operational leader who can turn that strategy into a working reality. This is a hands-on advisory role for a consultant who understands both the business and technical dimensions of AI deployment and can help organizations build the infrastructure, governance, and workflows needed to extract measurable value from AI investments. The right candidate has done this before, can move quickly, and knows how to align a leadership team around a credible AI operating model. Responsibilities: Assess the client's current AI maturity, tooling, and workflow gaps across priority business functionsDevelop or refine an AI operationalization roadmap with clear milestones, owners, and success metricsDefine AI governance frameworks including data access policies, model oversight protocols, and risk management standardsIdentify and prioritize high-ROI AI use cases within finance, accounting, operations, and client service deliveryPartner with technology vendors and internal IT to evaluate, select, and configure AI tools appropriate to the client's scale and infrastructureTranslate AI strategy into role-level workflow changes and lead cross-functional working sessions to design new operating proceduresBuild internal AI capability by advising on hiring profiles, team structures, and upskilling programsEstablish dashboards and reporting cadences to track AI initiative performance against business outcomesServe as a thought partner and strategic advisor to senior leadership throughout the engagement Qualifications: 10+ years of experience in strategy, operations, or management consulting with at least 3 years focused on AI or advanced analytics implementationDemonstrated ability to operationalize AI strategies within finance, accounting, or professional services environmentsExperience building or advising on AI governance structures and responsible AI policiesStrong command of the AI and automation tool landscape relevant to mid-market organizations (workflow automation, GenAI productivity tools, data analytics platforms)Ability to work at both the strategic and operational level, translating executive vision into actionable execution plansExcellent communication and facilitation skills with experience driving alignment across executive teams and functional leaders $150 - $200 an hour #GHJSS We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.